The point is, there are stories in the Bible, in history, and in our own lives that do not appear to have happy endings of cheerfulness. These too are not without hope and are designed by God’s sovereign and merciful wisdom for the hope of those who fear they are utterly alone in their misery... The examples of God’s …
There Really Is A Tree
This quote from Tim Keller's new book Every Good Endeavor sums up well why in the past year or so, the vision and promise of the church as the future perfect Bride of Christ has constantly strengthened me to not lose heart in ministry. It explains why lyrics like "Dear dying Lamb Thy precious blood shall …
Question 1
What is your only comfort in life and in death? Answer: That I am not my own, but belong—body and soul, in life and in death—to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood, and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil. He also watches over …
Contentment’s secret?
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do …
Church With Sinners (Like Me)
When this poor lisping, stammering tongue lies silent in the grave Then in a nobler sweeter song, I'll sing Thy pow'r to save! -There is a Fountain I have heard people say before "if you find a church full of perfect people, don't go there because you'll mess it up." That's true and I …
Keeping Heart 