The Prepared Heart “Clean Out the Leaven … INFLUENCE” The Hebrew kitchen, even while living in Egypt, was a bustling place of preparation, cooking, serving, and fellowship. Recipes were shared and the delights of God's...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"...We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. As it is written: 'There is no one righteous, not even one; ... All have turned aside ... There is no one who does good, not even one" (Romans 3:9b-12); "'This is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
How to Listen to God’s Word When Taught “…but I gave them this command: Obey me and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways I command you, that it may go well with you. But they did not listen or pay...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Ways to Discourage Your Leaders “Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Approaching Church Leadership “The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, … Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. Those who sin are to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Over the next few days, I will be posting some summary thoughts as we approach the Installation of Elders this coming Lord’s Day. I pray that each member of Grace will read and apply the direction given here. Choosing a Leader “It...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This is the third post of articles regarding the call to "Go!" that is every believer's charge ... The following article by Kim Josephson is gripping in its challenge. What Will We Say? by Kim Josephson …no one would know me, refuge...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We can hardly imagine we'll have any impact in reaching the lost if we can't affirm the gospel which alone has the power to save. The following addresses this concern. The following is an excerpt from J.I. Packer's powerful introduction to John...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
God’s grace to you,I plan to post a series of articles I have accumulated to challenge our thinking and alter our practice regarding our Lord’s call to the church to join in God’s divine plan for the redemption of the lost. I...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This is worth the read - - I reprint this from Tim Challies @ challies.com. Bright and early each Friday morning I meet at a local coffee place with a couple of friends. We read a portion of a book during the week and get together once a week to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]