O Sweet Exchange!
Contemporary encouragement from ancient wisdom.
Folly abounds in our day, but the gospel of God remains the same. What’s more, the Christ of the gospel remains the same as well. He has been saving sinners throughout the ages and will continue to do so, building His church, until all that the Father has given Him are safely deposited within His... Continue Reading
Saint Nicholas and the Origins of Santa Claus
Interestingly enough, Saint Nicholas and his legend began in the early church.
At his post Bishop Nicholas diligently served. Over the course of his entire life he was known for being extremely generous. He was especially generous to children, regularly giving them gifts. Myra was a busy port city with ships and sailors coming and going. The ships went out of Myra’s port loaded with gifts and... Continue Reading
The Gathering Storm
Book Review: Mohler winsomely breaks down threats to religious liberty, LGBTQ propaganda, and so much more.
Mohler goes on to say in one part of the book that, essentially, secular culture is bankrupt and has no validity—it’s sinking ground. Mohler: The secular age writes checks it cannot cash. It claims to uphold human rights even as it undercuts any argument for human dignity and natural rights. It invents new rights (like... Continue Reading
The Old Testament Can Not be Canceled
How relevant is the Old Testament?
God makes it clear that we are not to omit or twist His words, whether they are found in either the Old Testament or the New Testament. Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you,... Continue Reading
Great Men of Meekness
It was by meekness that Christ accomplished the greatest of all deeds: the redemption of sinful men.
It was by meekness that Christ conquered sin and death, and it is by meekness that He rides forth to conquer men and nations today. Martyn Lloyd-Jones said rightly, “Meekness is compatible with great strength. Meekness is compatible with great authority and power… the martyrs were meek, but they were never weak; strong men, yet... Continue Reading
Have You Passed the Test?
On the need for spiritual check-ups.
On this issue of examining ourselves, we certainly do need to keep tabs on our life, but we also must guard against being overly introspective. It is not our own lives that we mainly need to keep our eyes on, but on Christ. Trent Casto goes on to offer these helpful remarks: While there is... Continue Reading
Mend the Wall
Certain areas (not an exhaustive list) that need mending: unchecked anger, sexual lust, and gluttony.
We remember that Jesus Christ and his finished work is the foundation of which our walls are built. Let us tear down the walls of self-sufficiency and self-indulgence. To the wind with the idiom, “boys will be boys.” We are called to be men and true manhood must be cultivated and fought for, to the... Continue Reading
A Simple Generosity
It isn’t the sign itself that is great with glory, but rather what it calls to mind.
Here again is a proof of God’s generosity. He didn’t establish an ornate and complicated ceremony to be the means of renewing His covenant with His people. Rather, simply bread and wine that’s blessed, broken, and passed to God’s people is all that He commanded. There might seem to be a bit of an... Continue Reading
Recapturing Awe of the Birth of Christ
Don’t Let Familiarity Steal Your Awe
Pray that God would awaken your soul and give you fresh eyes to see new insights into his Word. We are human. We bore easily. Only God can make his Word new every morning. Only God can give us the desire to plumb the depths of his revelation to us. Several years ago, we visited... Continue Reading
Why Your Life Isn’t Working
Joy, life, substance, purpose — do these not interest you?
We do not just need better pleasures; we need abundant pardon. Justice, not just your heart, needs satisfaction. The gospel addresses not merely your discontent in happiness apart from God, but your disobedience in seeking happiness apart from God. The Lord Jesus does not just extend forever ecstasies; he stays final executions. We are creatures... Continue Reading
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