-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
This morning, my waking eyes were met with stories of criminals attacking judges, sex workers bragging about 100s of clients in one day, and child trafficking. Some days, the dark depravity of the world is like a heavy curtain that drapes itself over everything true, good, and beautiful. One needs to look hard to find … Continue reading There Is Nothing More Beautiful Than the Praise of God
If we look at the comparisons which are made use of by the Holy Spirit to set Christ forth, we behold something more of His loveliness. He is compared to a mother and is said to have more than a mother's tenderness, kindness and care. His concern for His people is constant, He never loses … Continue reading 40 Pictures of Jesus in the Bible
Recently, I read of a CRC minister praising the ordination of an LGBTQ “elder” (I use scare quotes here because endorsing sin would render one unqualified to be an actual elder). Responses to this CRC minister’s endorsement varied, but one person said in effect, “I know this man to have a pastor’s heart.” Immediately, I … Continue reading Satan’s “Pastor’s Heart”
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
The most profound reality of your life—the truth that you are united to Christ—can transform not only your eternity but every moment of your day. If you are a believer, you are united to Christ at this very moment. Did you remember that this morning when you rose and began your daily routine? How will this knowledge … Continue reading The Daily Impact of Union with Christ
Do you ever wonder if you are truly secure in God’s hands? Maybe you feel the weight of your own shortcomings or worry that somehow you could slip away. In John 10:27-29, Jesus gives us a promise that reaches beyond our fears and doubts. A.W. Pink unfolds this beautifully: our salvation isn’t resting on anything … Continue reading 7 Reasons a Christian’s Salvation is Secure
We have an infinite God who is beyond our control, but because that feels unsafe, we often remake him in our own image. In the book None Greater, Matthew Barrett says many of us have domesticated versions of God. We have explained away all the edges that shock us, but these small views of God...CLICK TO READ MORE.
Jason lay in bed, weakened and restless, unaware that the thorns piercing his life were the very tools God was using to save him from himself. He lay sick in bed in the middle of the business day as the cool breeze from the window rushed over him. He wondered how it had come to this. It wasn't the first time he had been here, and he hated every minute of it, but before it was all over, he would bless the Lord for the very thing that laid him low. Life had been busy for Jason for months now. He worked for... CLICK TO READ MORE.
A holy person is reminded of the evil in their own heart when they see others sin. Bernard tells of an old man who would weep whenever he saw someone sin. When asked why he grieved so deeply over another’s wrongdoing, the man replied, “He fell today, and I may fall tomorrow.” The sins of … Continue reading A Holy Heart’s Response to the Sins of Others
The Fight of Faith 