In Luke 6:20-23, Jesus comments on those who live not for themselves and not for today. Instead, certain people live for the Son of Man and the glorious joy still to come. Sometimes on earth, this is a wealthy and happy assembly. However, quite often, they are best described as being poor, hungry, weepy, hated, excluded, reviled, and … More Fat and Happy: Not So Important to the Christian
How about some good news today! Allow me to help you pray. Friends, for us who have confessed our sins and professed our submission to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, there is no damnation coming for us. We, who were once under the Covenant of Works, practiced sin and earned death. However, due to the Covenant of Grace, … More Meditating on Romans 8
What good is it to construct a larger church building when those in the existing structure are falling apart? What good is a lively capital campaign if church communion is stale? What good is continual church growth if current church health is in decline? Why are we interested in building larger models or our not-so-effective churches? Too often, while … More Look at the Church, Look at the Steeple, Open the Doors, and See the Hurting People
Unfathomable Grace 