Jesus knows your sins, your errors, your follies, and still He loves you tenderly. Your weakness does not repel Him; it gives Him occasion to show mercy. There are heights and depths, lengths and breadths of grace in Christ that far exceed all our sin and misery. He has brought countless souls to glory who … Continue reading Our Weakness, Christ’s Mercy
“He is not afraid of bad news." This statement should not only apply to some Christians some of the time but to all Christians all of the time, for the first six words of this paragraph came directly from scripture. A lack of fear is possible because the Christian’s heart is firm, trusting in the … Continue reading How to Read the News Without Losing Your Soul
“Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” — Matthew 12:34 If we would speak Christlike words, we must first have a right heart. A bitter heart cannot produce sweet speech, and an impure heart cannot give rise to pure and wholesome words. Too many people talk far too much—words flow endlessly, yet … Continue reading You Can’t “Speak Life” with a Dead Heart
“He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver.” — Malachi 3:3 This is one of the essential works of Christ in His saving mission—the Refiner and Purifier of His people. Redemption is more than deliverance from the guilt of sin; it also frees us from its power. It is not only our salvation, … Continue reading Why God Puts You in the Fire
She sifted through her memories and saw everything she had pursued—treasures she thought were of great value. They looked like discarded exhibits in a museum now overgrown with neglect. All their former glow had dimmed, and the rooms she had arranged felt more like a prison than the palace she thought she was building. The … Continue reading What Her Sin Had Built
Christian, do not let the days after Easter steal the joy you had when you celebrated the resurrection. He is still risen, and his resurrection is still the answer to all our problems. If you are like me, Easter is a cheerful morning. The house overflows with joyous songs proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus Christ … Continue reading Keep Your Eyes on the Risen Christ
The following is a guest post by Rob Golding, Pastor of First Artesia Christian Reformed Church. Couples who never have doubts about one another rarely make it because they don’t have an accurate understanding of each other; they’re in puppy love. “He’s perfect in every way” was said by more divorcées than lifelong couples. But … Continue reading Doubt Is the Propellant of Love: What It Means to Love God When He Feels Far Away
Owen Kincaid hadn’t been to the small town where he grew up in over thirty years. As he drove through his old stomping grounds, memories flooded his mind—things he had not thought of in a long time. One of the first places he visited was the church he attended when he was young. He was … Continue reading If I Ever Wander: A Story of Coming Back to God
Many people want power from God, but they do not desire the things that power is for. “You will receive power.” These are Jesus' words to his disciples as he prepared them for his ascension (Acts 1:8). He was speaking of the coming Pentecost. However, the possibility of receiving power still holds true for believers … Continue reading You Will Receive Power
Richard Baxter lived long before comment sections and social media, but he understood Christian controversy remarkably well. What follows is his counsel, lightly edited and applied to the modern habit of online biting and devouring. You may be sure that most quarrels among Christians on social media tend to the ruin of the Church, the … Continue reading A Puritan Checks Your Phone
The Fight of Faith 