“Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming. In these you too once walked, when you were living in them.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Continuing from my previous post, I would like to dedicate this and the next couple of posts to examining the practicalities of becoming like Christ as taught in the Scriptures particularly in Colossians 3:1-17. In this section of Scripture, the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
So you still want to become like Christ? That’s great! There is no nobler pursuit for a Christian than this. In fact, I would be so bold as to say, that this is the ultimate end of the work of redemption which the LORD God has accomplished... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word. Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak, Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek. Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; Spend much... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I once heard the following story and found it very interesting. A man asks the LORD, “What’s a million years to you?” The LORD answers, “A second.” The man then asks a follow-up question, “So then, what’s... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
From the Gospel Coalition Blog: The Story: While preaching his way through the Gospel of Mark, Mark Dever came to that section where Jesus is questioned about paying taxes to Caesar (Mark 12:13-17). Despite standing in a pulpit five blocks from the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Tonight, the world will watch the last face-to-face presidential debate in the United States of America between the incumbent, President Barack Hussein Obama (of the Democratic Party) and Mitt Romney (of the Republican Party). I am very interested... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Dear friend, Allow me to say, that it excites both my wonder and concern, that a Christian minister such as yourself, should think it worth his while to attempt political reforms. When I look around upon the present state of the nation, such an... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Life often throws curve-balls on us. But for those who have learned to depend on Christ can live each moment looking forward to the day when their faith shall be sight. But the wonderful thing is that the Lord often uses such moments in life to... [ ... ][ 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... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
