1 Thessalonians 5:17 challenges believers to pray without ceasing. Ever wondered how that’s possible? Pastor and author Dr. John Barnett challenges in a message entitled, Talking to God ALL the Time that “if the Word of God says, ‘Pray without ceasing’, we can. Right?” He also suggests that if we’re going to learn to pray […]
The Essential Edwards Collection
The Essential Edwards Collection : Set of 5 Books (Paperback), by Owen Strachan and Doug Sweeney I just started reading the first volume and the set is looking like a great read.
Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know
Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know, by Wayne A. Grudem There was a time we read this little book together as a family at the breakfast table. Good stuff here!
The Bookends of the Christian Life
The Bookends of the Christian Life, by Jerry Bridges and Bob Bevington This book has been a great blessing to me. C. J. Mahaney says of it: “Forgiveness of sin and power to change — I can think of no more essential topics for a Christian to study than these twin blessings of the gospel. […]
The deep ditch of legalism
Phil Johnson posts a challenging article on legalism noting that: When it comes to the question of spiritual duties, where Scripture stops speaking, we should, too. He concludes by saying: If we add rules that Scripture doesn’t make—especially if we try to impose our manmade rules on other people’s consciences as a standard of spirituality—we […]
I am weak, I need help
Ray Ortland has me (and you) pegged. He’s describing me when he says: Every Sunday I am a weak man preaching to weak people. Admonition has its place. But what weak people need, more than admonition, is help. He also reminds me what I need and and the people I preach to need saying that: […]
Never Read a Bible Verse
Justin Taylor summarizes an article all believers should give attention to by Gregory Koukl called Never Read a Bible Verse. Trust me — read Justin’s summary then click through and read the original article. I’ll be glad you did.
Has God predetermined every detail in the universe, including sin?
Many people struggle with questions like this. Here’s John Piper’s answer. He points helpfully to where your hope should be when thinking on these things. Read the transcript here.