[ mites from our momentary marriage and ministry ]
Earlier today I was listening to a sermon on Psalm 150 this afternoon. About halfway through, Daniel Montgomery made a good point regarding what we’re to do in our gathered worship: And here’s the deal – what you notice in the “what” of praise [referring to who Psalm 150 is directed to], is that it’s …
Continue reading “Declare your faith for those who are faithless”
“We don’t know the reason that God allows evil and suffering to continue. But we know what the reason isn’t. We know what the reason can’t be. It can’t be that he doesn’t love us. It can’t be that he doesn’t care.” Why? “Because he got involved with his Son. Christianity alone tells us that …
Some days I’m glad that the Bible speaks so honestly about suffering. When I feel burdened with struggles, it’s worth meditating on one (or all) of these verses. Jesus: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am …
Some words to pause amid life’s fleeting pursuits,and reflect beyond the grave. Sometimes amid the hurry, toil and strife, The claims, the urgencies, the whirl of life; The soul, perhaps in silence of the night – Has flashes – transient intervals of light. When things to come, without a shade of doubt. In terrible reality …
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To my fellow sojourner in Christ, This last week has been hard. Sin, rebellion, death on open display in our world. Suffering and sorrow in our own lives. There’s the tears in our eyes, the thorn in our flesh. I want to recommend this hymn by Martin Luther again to you. In the midst of …