In Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure, D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones writes: Perhaps there is nothing so frequently encountered as a cause of spiritual depression and unhappiness in the Christian life as this very problem of feelings. Where do they come in, and what should they be? People are constantly troubled about the matter, and I… Read More »
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.… Read More »
Tonight, we lost our basketball game, 50 to 47. If we “would have” won, we would have beaten an undefeated team. I wanted to win so badly! It’s in times like these that I need to remind myself that God is in complete control– what happened was God’s will. I can be sad that I… Read More »
A person with true faith believes that God exists and that God rewards those who seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) He understands that God is real; that He created the world. He trusts that God is good; that He brings blessings as a reward. The gospels present us with Jesus and examples of true faith. Take… Read More »
The Discovery Institute is compiling a list of scientists who oppose evolution, in response to a claim on PBS’s “Evolution” series, that virtually no reputable scientist disagrees with evolution. Over 500 scientists have already signed the dissent, which states: We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account… Read More »
Be Gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief; my soul and my body also. – Psalm 31:9 In A Godly Man’s Picture, Thomas Watson explains that penitent sorrow is a sign of a godly person. A godly man weeps “for indwelling sin… that he is sometimes… Read More »
This weekend was really refreshing. I went to a retreat in Asheville, NC, put on by the Christian Legal Society. The food at the retreat center was excellent. On Saturday, I impressed myself by skiing down a pretty steep slope. This was my second time skiing. If only someone had videotaped me when I tumbled… Read More »
It’s proper to look after “me” At least that’s what I claim. I think I can meet my needs. In reality, I don’t have a clue! I like to worry. Not to pray. When I pray, I’m found asleep. My duty is to love, But God first, then my neighbor. I realize that I’m shallow.… Read More »
Ephesians 5:16 calls us to redeem the time. I believe I can be more disciplined in this area. This doesn’t mean that I should be studying all the time. It is important for me to exercise, sleep, eat, and have proper rest and leisure. But I need to consider why I do what I do… Read More »
Luke 18:28-30 And Peter said, “See, we have left our homes and followed you.” And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive many times more… Read More »