The following is a guest post by Rob Golding, pastor of Artesia CRC. Jesus said His yoke is easy and His burden is light. He wasn’t just referring to the tasks He gives us as our Lord (though that is part of it). He was also describing His experience as He worked harder and more … Continue reading The Heavy Yoke of a Rushed Life
There are times in the Christian life when the fire that once burned brightly begins to flicker. Late-night prayer and early-morning devotions start to lose their warmth, replaced with only routine and duty. It usually happens slowly—a little less excitement and a little more effort to press on. Before you know it, you are running … Continue reading Fighting Weariness: 3 Temptations Every Christian Must Resist
How many more headlines will it take before we take our own vulnerabilities seriously? Any Christian, especially those in a role of Christian leadership, should have a healthy fear of falling. We hear of many scandals involving pastors, authors, musicians, etc. Their talent outpaced their integrity. And it caught up with them. We often forget … Continue reading When Leaders Fall: Are You Next?
Futility. That is what every attempt at rebellion against God entails. Every railing of sin, every shaking of the fist in His face, results in the same thing: nothing. We serve an unchanging God, and nothing can diminish His perfections. For I, the LORD, do not change. – Malachi 3:6 Thomas Brooks once said, “If … Continue reading Finding Unshakable Hope in the God Who Never Changes
As you watch theological interactions online, and even in some churches, have you ever wondered how many strong assertions come from prayerless theologians? I do not raise this question to belittle solid reasoning, forceful arguments, and correct theology. All are essential to spiritual health and defending the faith, but they are not enough. Prayerless theologians … Continue reading Prayerless Theologians
Many of the anxieties we experience stem from failing to surrender to God’s providence. Think about some of the concerns you will face this week. Perhaps you need to deal with a difficult person. Maybe you are facing a legal matter or a health issue, or you may not like how your life is now. We are usually desperate to find a quick way out of difficult situations like these, but what if we didn’t? CLICK TO READ MORE...
Recently, there was a video circulating amongst Christians on Twitter of a beautiful woman who earns her money online by recording as she approaches men and entices them into sexual activity with her. This video was of a young man, likely in his early 20s, working at a fast-food restaurant counter. The young man quickly … Continue reading The Forbidden Woman and the Path to Death
-By Rob Golding The Christian life is one of rejoicing and rest. We celebrate the victory of our Lord over death each Sunday and rest in His final proclamation that “it is finished” (John 19:30). We then walk the simple path He set out for us as He says, “Come to Me ... For my … Continue reading My Body, My Slave
The Apostle Paul's letter to the Church in Colossae is refreshing to both mind and soul, being not merely informative regarding the character and nature of Jesus but also a refreshing breath for those who find their peace in him. Colossians 1:9-14 is no exception. Herewithin, Paul writes to the faithful, telling them of how … Continue reading 4 Steps to Walk in a Manner Pleasing to God
In a world flooded with persuasive voices, we must learn to think biblically in every corner of our lives. Paul warns not to let anyone "delude you with plausible arguments (Colossians 2:4)." It is a message that feels especially timely today. While the church excels at sharing the gospel and pointing people to salvation in Christ, we often miss... CLICK TO READ MORE.
The Fight of Faith 