Yesterday, after our morning worship service, I had the wonderful privilege of talking with John Campbell who is visiting some relatives in town who happen to be members of the congregation that I serve here in New Westminster, British Columbia. Â As... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
We have been carnal and unspiritual. The tone of our life has been low and earthly. Associating too much and too intimately with the world, we have in a great measure become accustomed to its ways. Hence our spiritual tastes have been vitiated, our... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
J. I. Packer has a very helpful section in his book, Knowing God on common pitfalls when it comes to seeking God’s guidance in one’s life.  If you have never read this book, I highly commend it to you.  It is truly a classic – good for the soul.  It... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“At the point of divergence the difference between right and wrong, between truth and falsehood, is not a chasm but a razor’s edge” (John Murray – from Chapter VI of his book, Principles of Conduct, 1957). Here is more from... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Article 29 of the Belgic Confession lists the following three to be the marks of the true church: 1. Â The Pure Preaching of the Gospel 2. Â The Pure Administration of the Sacraments 3. Â The Pure Administration of Church Discipline Here is a direct... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Spiritual Leadership is not won by promotion, but by prayers and tears. It is attained by much heart-searching and humbling before God; by self-surrender, a courageous sacrifice of every idol, a bold uncompromising, and uncomplaining embracing of... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Alistair Begg hits it home here. Â Truly, worship is not about how you feel but Whom/what you know! Â Remember that as you go to the house of worship tomorrow. Â May the LORD bless you! [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
You were made to worship the LORD God! Â There are two main reasons for that: 1. Â God is intrinsically and infinitely worthy of praise from all of His creatures. Â ”Let everything that has breath, praise the LORD” (Psalm 150:6). Â His very... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Earlier this year, at Joy to the World Ministries (JTW), we decided to establish a Resource Center for Christian Missions and Apologetics at Kasungu, Boma in Malawi, Africa (for those who may not know where that is). Â This fledgling operation is... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Ro. 5:8). Today, I thought I should share how the LORD opened my eyes to His glorious grace in Christ. Â I was nine years old. Â I... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
