In chapters seven and eight of Isaiah, the preacher was delivering a very negative sermon. Joel Osteen would not approve, but God Almighty inspired the message and was pleased with Isaiah’s faithful presentation of man’s sin and God’s judgment. Yet, even in the midst of this “doom and gloom” sermon, Isaiah presented God’s grace and … More Dead Poets Society

The Franks family has a black lab named Shadow. She is a fairly well disciplined dog with whom we delight to spend time. No longer does she chew on furniture or shoes; she does not relieve herself in the house; and she is learning not to jump on visitors as they walk in the door. … More Oh What Needless Pain We Bear!

Do we find ourselves angry at the commands and prohibitions of God? Do we find ourselves grizzling under his good Law? Then, do we also find ourselves irritated at our ministers, elders, and friends who point out our transgressions and call us to repentance? If so, we should stop for a moment and consider our haughtiness. For in 2 Chronicles … More Why Are We Angry?