They, whom God hath accepted in His Beloved, effectually called, and sanctified by His Spirit, can neither totally nor finally fall away from the state of grace, but shall certainly persevere therein to the end, and be eternally saved. (Phil. 1:6, 2 Pet. 1:10, 1 John 3:9, 1 Pet. 1:5,9) — Westminster Confession of Faith... Continue Reading

In Jesus, we see a love that is stronger than death, fueled by divine passion, and of immeasurable value. This is the love that saves us, sustains us, and calls us to love others in return. It’s the love that changes everything. Jesus loves us this way. How do husbands and wives love each the... Continue Reading

We can rejoice knowing that Christ has already provided all we need for salvation and eternal happiness.   In my last blog, I shared six false expectations that can diminish our happiness. So what truths should raise our expectations of happiness? Here are seven worth focusing on: God’s Immeasurable Love for Us In Ephesians, Paul... Continue Reading

I need a daily, perhaps hourly, reminder that what I lean on matters for I frequently get this wrong. Rather than surrender my concerns to Jesus, I too often try and remedy them. Rather than surrender my fears to Jesus, I too often try and assuage them. Rather than surrender my hurts to Jesus, I... Continue Reading

The suffering of the average Christian is much more likely to be psychological, but if following Jesus isn’t costing you anything that we could group under the catch all category of ‘suffering’ then are you actually following him?   If you want to mature, you’re going to have to suffer. Actually, that’s not quite right.... Continue Reading

What do you do when you see someone crying? Does the sight of red eyes and wet cheeks compel you to wonder, “What’s happened here?” If so, realize that you’re being signaled by sorrow—alerted to someone’s need for comfort and aid. In this way, sorrow isn’t only meant to propel people toward repentance. It’s also... Continue Reading

We have every reason to feel fear. Anxiety. Worry. Trepidation. Every reason to be troubled in the midst of chaos. But we know something the world doesn’t, and that “something” is the source of peace that defies understanding.   Philippians 4 is full of air-tight statements. Take a look at some of the instructions Paul... Continue Reading

Instead of allowing the hard providences of our life to dictate an unhealthy, even sinful response, may we instead remember that God’s love for His children will always govern how He orchestrates our lives.    Where has life taken you? What are the watershed moments of your life that seem to have defined the path... Continue Reading

 The good we do does not go unnoticed.   Sometimes we do a good deed and it is never acknowledged. We show kindness to family and work associates and it’s as though “thank you” isn’t in their vocabulary. Someone asks for our honest opinion and resents us for having given it. Someone is hurting, someone... Continue Reading

When we come together for worship, we join together on the heavenly “Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven” (Heb. 12:22–23). Such a glorious gathering, grounded in the blood of... Continue Reading