Who is watching us? We know our lives are being tracked on a daily basis. Everything we do is being monitored. Jump on social media and you'll get sent little packets of spy-ware (yes those helpful cookies) which take information from you. As a friend often notes, "You are the product." Once you interact with any … [Read more...]
Heavens Declare Glory of God
Heavens Declare Glory of God: The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1 Can you fasten the chains of the Pleiades or loosen the belt of Orion? Can you bring out the constellations in their season and lead the Bear and her cubs? Do you know the laws of heaven? Can … [Read more...]
Where must we learn about God?
Where must we learn about God? Do we find Him while going about our daily affairs or from a particular group of people? How does God reveal Himself? Of course, my answer to all those questions is that God reveals Himself in the Bible. Scripture is sufficient. But some don't see it this way. Experiential … [Read more...]
Does God love you just as you are?
Does God love you just as you are? "God loves me as I am," is a fairly common sentiment nowadays. In what way is this true? First of all, I'm neither a theologian nor a teacher. So take care of anything I write. The issue has been addressed by gifted teachers and in God's Word. It seems to me that there may be two … [Read more...]
Spiritual Warfare Revisit
We've done a few articles about Spiritual Warfare. For various reasons I keep being drawn back to this subject. It seems like only yesterday since the last one. It's time for another revisit and I suspect there will be "revisits" down the track. An obvious reason I regularly talk about Spiritual Warfare is because … [Read more...]
What is Socinianism?
What is Socinianism and why does it matter to the Christian? In fact, why should it matter to anyone? Is it orthodox or a doctrine we should be wary of? I ran across the term Socinianism while reading John MacArthur's book, "Ashamed of the Gospel." Of course I'd heard it before but hadn't paid it any attention. … [Read more...]
God Will Finish His Work
Sometimes we despair of our sinful state, but God will finish His work in us. Puritan Richard Sibbes assure us of this in Glorious Freedom. The following thoughts are stolen from Refreshment for the Soul, compiled and edited by David B. MacKinnon. Longing for revival I remember attending Catholic school and going … [Read more...]
Book Review of Ashamed of the Gospel
Book Review of Ashamed of the Gospel: When the Church Becomes Like the World. Written by John MacArthur and published by Crossway; hardcover Third Edition (304 pages). The Motive The book opens with three Bible verses which undergird the inspiration behind the book. I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is … [Read more...]
Adolph Saphir on Christ and His Return
Adolph Saphir expressed some encouraging thoughts about Christ's return in the book The Hidden Life: Thoughts on Communion with God. On The Hidden Life The Hidden Life isn't a well-known book today. It's also a classic example of a book I bought many years ago; gave it a cursory look and placed it on the book … [Read more...]
The Asbury University Revival
Is the Asbury University revival legitimate? At time of writing, it has generated much attention, and both positive and negative feedback. Every Christian ought to be thinking about Revival. We hope for revival in the church and within us. This hope is one primary focus of a prayer meeting I participate in once a … [Read more...]
