Scripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 27:1
"God can help me overcome the struggles that I face so often in this sin-stained existence."...
Keep Reading Scripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 27:1
"God can help me overcome the struggles that I face so often in this sin-stained existence."...
Scripture Memory | 2 Corinthians 5:17
"Our union with Christ through faith and baptism shifts our center from ourselves to him and the great sacrifice he made for us."...
Scripture Memory Meditation | John 14:6
"Direct access to God is only possible by way of Jesus Christ, who is truth himself, and the giver and sustainer of eternal life."...
Scripture Memory Meditation | Revelation 3:20
"It is impossible to abide in Christ if we leave him standing on the doorstep. We need ears to hear the knocking on the door."...
Book Review: Stewards of Eden
Stewards of Eden provides a careful assessment of the biblical texts, current practices, and potential paths toward a more conscientious and biblical approach to the earth and its resources....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Isaiah 40:28
"At the end of our physical limits, God’s strength and understanding are just beginning."...
Scripture Memory Meditation | Jude 24-25
"No amount of suffering or persecution can separate us from the love and grace of our God."...
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Scripture Memory Meditation | Matthew 11:28-30
"As weary burdened people, we can come to Jesus, soak in his words and rest in him."...
A Baptist's Musings on Lent
Why, if there is any reason at all, should Baptists take interest in Lent? And if they do, are they stepping onto the slippery slope of legalism that will inevitably end in Roman Catholicism?...
Scripture Memory Mediation | Numbers 6:24-26
There is nothing magical about the benedictions at the end of our services, but there is something powerful about an appeal to our covenant God to bless and keep us....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Matthew 28:18-20
Christ’s command is simple to understand, but, as with all Scripture, it takes work to apply it consistently to our lives....
Scripture Memory Meditation | John 13:34-35
We make Jesus’ presence on earth felt and known as the watching world sees Christ’s church building itself up in love....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Proverbs 19:18
Parents must spend time to love, know, and shape each of their children so that they can discipline their children with wisdom....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 32:1-2
This liberating truth overflows David with joy as he proclaims the beauty and glory of God’s forgiveness. ...
Scripture Memory Meditation | John 3:18
We should continually give thanks to God for the work of Christ on the cross to save us from our sins and establish an eternal relationship with God....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Isaiah 25:7-9
For those who belong to God, there is the precious promise that death will be swallowed up, shame will be removed, and tears will be wiped away....
Scripture Memory Meditation | James 1:1-2
As each of these trials test our faith, they also build endurance in our lives as we cling to our faith and hope in God even more. ...
Scripture Memory Meditation | Proverbs 12:18
Just as the tree of life will provide healing for the nations, so too can a wisely worded sentence bring healing to those who hear it....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Romans 1:12
There should be no shame in the heart of a Christian to share the gospel of Jesus Christ....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Matthew 6:21
There is a day coming when we will meet the treasure of our souls, Jesus Christ. ...
Scripture Memory Meditation | 1 John 3:18
While our words of love have meaning, our actions speak volumes. Let us be a people of action as we love one another....
Scripture Memory Meditation | 1 Corinthians 15:19-20
There is, therefore, no virtue in placing hope in the promises of the Christian faith or in abiding by the Christian ethic if Christianity is not true....
Scripture Memory Meditation | 1 Timothy 3:13
Whether or not a church member is appointed as a deacon, every believer is called to serve....
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What to Know About the Mask Mandate (And Everything Else)
What we must know is how to navigate the situations before us in a way that will foster life in Christ and love for one another....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 23:5-6
Because of Christ’s shepherding care we, like David, can be confident that God will faithfully love and pursue us all our days....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 23:1-4
The significance of the psalm is that Yahweh is the shepherd ...
Scripture Memory Meditation | Revelation 19:15-16
This important book has encouraged the persecuted and downtrodden for centuries and can do the same for us....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Micah 6:8
What does God require? Justice, kindness, and humility....
Book Review: Being Logical (McInerny)
I’m thankful for such a helpful book that will, I hope, facilitate meaningful conversation about whatever pressing issue is before us....
Scripture Memory Meditation | 2 Samuel 12:24
The Israelites were called to obey and serve God faithfully with their whole hearts. This is our calling too....
Logical Fallacies in an Internet Age
In an internet age, bad thinking can be perpetuated by liking, sharing, or commenting on posts with logical fallacies....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 4:7
We must learn to find our security and our joy in God alone. ...
Scripture Memory Meditation | 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15
We have a Savior who will one day make all wrong things right....
The Killing of George Floyd and the Image of God
The death of George Floyd and the events surrounding it are tragic because they all efface the image of God. What does that mean?...
Scripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 2:12
Submission to God through Jesus Christ is true freedom....
Motherhood: A Sacred Gift
Motherhood is a gift from God. Mothers bring life into the world, mitigating the curse of death resulting from sin....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Exodus 15:13
The same God who saves will surely lead and sustain us until we reach our eternal dwelling....
Scripture Memory Meditation | 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
It is the resurrection of Christ and the good news of the gospel that we celebrate every Sunday....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Exodus 15:2
God, being rich in mercy and grace, made a way for salvation....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Genesis 50:20
We can rest assured that in God’s divine providence, evil will be overcome, and His goodness will shine forth....
Gathering Together Is a Grace
"It is by God’s grace that a congregation is permitted to gather visibly around God’s word and sacrament in this world. Not all Christians partake of this grace."...
Scripture Memory Meditation | Genesis 15:6
God always remains faithful and true to His promises...
Scripture Memory Meditation | Luke 24:44
Jesus began the fulfillment of the messianic mission prophesied about in the Hebrew Bible. He invites us to join in that mission as we await his return. ...
Scripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 119:10-11
If we are to find true delight in God as we should we must treasure the word of God above all and seek to obey God who gives commandments for our good and His glory....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Romans 1:20
God reveals through the gospel and creation that he is powerful and that he deserves to be worshipped. ...
Book Review: Spiritual Gifts
In this book, Tom Schreiner provides a primer on spiritual gifts. ...
Shared from TGC: Personality Tests Don't Excuse Your Sin
Personality Tests Don't Excuse Your Sin is a helpful article available on The Gospel Coalition website. ...
The Unchurching of the Church
Responding to the unchurching of America by unchurching the church simply isn't viable. ...
Church Partnerships: For the Gospel
Partnering with other local churches in these (and other) ways requires sacrifice, humility, and creativity....
Seasons of Change
Change can be beautiful, difficult, and confusing all at the same time....
Book Review: Your Future Self Will Thank You
Nobody—not even Christians—perfectly exercise self-control. That is why Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible & Brain Science is so helpful....
Scripture Memory | 2 Corinthians 5:17
"Our union with Christ through faith and baptism shifts our center from ourselves to him and the great sacrifice he made for us."...
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | John 14:6
"Direct access to God is only possible by way of Jesus Christ, who is truth himself, and the giver and sustainer of eternal life."...
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Revelation 3:20
"It is impossible to abide in Christ if we leave him standing on the doorstep. We need ears to hear the knocking on the door."...
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Isaiah 40:28
"At the end of our physical limits, God’s strength and understanding are just beginning."...
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Jude 24-25
"No amount of suffering or persecution can separate us from the love and grace of our God."...
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Scripture Memory Meditation | Matthew 11:28-30
"As weary burdened people, we can come to Jesus, soak in his words and rest in him."...
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Mediation | Numbers 6:24-26
There is nothing magical about the benedictions at the end of our services, but there is something powerful about an appeal to our covenant God to bless and keep us....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Matthew 28:18-20
Christ’s command is simple to understand, but, as with all Scripture, it takes work to apply it consistently to our lives....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | John 13:34-35
We make Jesus’ presence on earth felt and known as the watching world sees Christ’s church building itself up in love....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Proverbs 19:18
Parents must spend time to love, know, and shape each of their children so that they can discipline their children with wisdom....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 32:1-2
This liberating truth overflows David with joy as he proclaims the beauty and glory of God’s forgiveness. ...
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | John 3:18
We should continually give thanks to God for the work of Christ on the cross to save us from our sins and establish an eternal relationship with God....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Isaiah 25:7-9
For those who belong to God, there is the precious promise that death will be swallowed up, shame will be removed, and tears will be wiped away....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | James 1:1-2
As each of these trials test our faith, they also build endurance in our lives as we cling to our faith and hope in God even more. ...
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Proverbs 12:18
Just as the tree of life will provide healing for the nations, so too can a wisely worded sentence bring healing to those who hear it....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Romans 1:12
There should be no shame in the heart of a Christian to share the gospel of Jesus Christ....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | 1 John 3:18
While our words of love have meaning, our actions speak volumes. Let us be a people of action as we love one another....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | 1 Corinthians 15:19-20
There is, therefore, no virtue in placing hope in the promises of the Christian faith or in abiding by the Christian ethic if Christianity is not true....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | 1 Timothy 3:13
Whether or not a church member is appointed as a deacon, every believer is called to serve....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 23:5-6
Because of Christ’s shepherding care we, like David, can be confident that God will faithfully love and pursue us all our days....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Revelation 19:15-16
This important book has encouraged the persecuted and downtrodden for centuries and can do the same for us....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | 2 Samuel 12:24
The Israelites were called to obey and serve God faithfully with their whole hearts. This is our calling too....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Exodus 15:13
The same God who saves will surely lead and sustain us until we reach our eternal dwelling....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
It is the resurrection of Christ and the good news of the gospel that we celebrate every Sunday....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Genesis 50:20
We can rest assured that in God’s divine providence, evil will be overcome, and His goodness will shine forth....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Luke 24:44
Jesus began the fulfillment of the messianic mission prophesied about in the Hebrew Bible. He invites us to join in that mission as we await his return. ...
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 119:10-11
If we are to find true delight in God as we should we must treasure the word of God above all and seek to obey God who gives commandments for our good and His glory....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Romans 1:20
God reveals through the gospel and creation that he is powerful and that he deserves to be worshipped. ...
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