The following devotional was presented in a church leadership and planning meeting last night at Horizon Church. As I was putting this material together, I found my soul warmed and motivated by the truth of God’s Word. I think it was well accepted by the men and women gathered about the table last night. Perhaps … More Working really hard, but not sweating it
None of us deserve any good thing from our Creator and Judge. We cannot claim to deserve any of his kindness. Instant excommunication and eternal condemnation is all we have earned by our wickedness. However, despite our arrogant rebellion, God has chosen to grant some of us written copies of his Law and Gospel. For … More When God’s Law Becomes God’s Grace
Towards the end of the book of Job, a young man named Elihu decides to speak. Thus far, he has shown deference to the other older and more mature counselors, but he can contain himself no longer. He states: Behold, my belly is like wine that has no vent; like new wineskins ready to burst. … More He’s About to Burst
