“The reason why it is important to think clearly about sin is manifold. But, in particular, to think clearly about sin helps you to think clearly about salvation and the Savior. The problem that is addressed by the Bible storyline is the problem of sin. And the solution that is presented in the coming of… Read More »
“The reason why it is important to think clearly about sin is manifold. But, in particular, to think clearly about sin helps you to think clearly about salvation and the Savior. The problem that is addressed by the Bible storyline is the problem of sin. And the solution that is presented in the coming of… Read More »
“My feelings are not God. God is God. My feelings do not define truth. God’s word defines truth. My feelings are echoes and responses to what my mind perceives. And sometimes – many times – my feelings are out of sync with the truth. When that happens – and it happens every day in some… Read More »
IS IT THEN HARD TO DO THE THINGS WITH WHICH JESUS ILLUSTRATES THE KINGDOM HEART OF LOVE? OR THE THINGS THAT PAUL SAYS LOVE DOES? IT IS VERY HARD INDEED IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSFORMED IN THE DEPTHS OF YOUR BEING, IN THE INTRICACIES OF YOUR THOUGHTS. FEELINGS.ASSURANCES, AND DISPOSITIONS, IN SUCH A… Read More »
Frederick Buechner wrote about tears. “Whenever you find tears in your eyes, especially unexpected tears, it is well to pay the closest attention,” he wrote. “They are not only telling you something about the secret of who you are, but more often than not God is speaking to you through them of the mystery… Read More »
The Christian Gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me. This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at the same time. It undermines both swaggering and sniveling. I cannot feel superior to anyone,… Read More »
“Contemporary people tend to examine the Bible, looking for things they can’t accept; but Christians should reverse that, allowing the Bible to examine us, looking for things God can’t accept.” – Tim Keller Prayer Wisdom Isaiah 9:6 [6] For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and… Read More »
“The great thing to remember is that, though our feelings come and go, His love for us does not. It is not wearied by our sins, or our indifference; and, therefore, it is quite relentless in its determination that we shall be cured of those sins, at whatever cost to us, at whatever cost to… Read More »
“Christianity offers not merely a consolation but a restoration — not just of the life we had but of the life we always wanted but never achieved. And because the joy will be even greater for all that evil, this means the final defeat of all those forces that would have destroyed the purpose of… Read More »
“The more thankfulness is present in us, the less vulnerable we are to sin. That’s why the Bible talks so much about thanksgiving. Thankful people have set their eyes on God, recognizing to some degree how much grace we are receiving right now, trusting him to cover all our sin and work our painful past… Read More »
