‘Devotional thoughts’ Archives
The Advantages of Apartment Living for the Christian
A little airing of laundry: our family recently foreclosed on a house we had attempted to purchase 7 years ago. The house had sustained foundation damage prior to our attempted purchase, and having escaped the careful home inspector's eye, and not willing to file suit against a brother and sister [...]
The Glory of God: Receive, Understand, Enjoy, and Spread
Every pastor needs to give the occasional meta-sermon, that is, a message or series of messages reminding the people of God, that God's ultimate aim in all things is His own glory. It is the "Big Story" in which all the little stories (like Cain and Abel, Noah's Ark, David and Goliath, Paul's [...]
Andrew Murray on Humility
At church, a couple of guys and I are reading through Andrew Murray's little book called Humility. I am struck by the way in which Murray addresses this topic. Humility is one of those virtues that is elusive, to say the least. To claim to have it is not to have it! And yet in Christ, we must [...]
A Timely Word from Devotional Theologian D.A. Carson
The following short editorial appeared in the helpful (and free) online journal Themelios. This journal is produced by the Gospel Coalition and is an appreciated resource for pastors and teachers on a budget, but who want to dig deep nonetheless. D.A. Carson is a well respected theologian. His [...]
Four Significant Lessons from the Jordan River
The preaching this Sunday (hear the sermon here) came from Matthew 3:5-6, with a particular focus on the place John the Baptist established his ministry, the Jordan River. This unimpressive river, as far as length and width is concerned, is nonetheless a powerful symbol in understanding what God [...]
8 Reasons to Study the Bible
1. The Bible is a collection of words that communicate to us the Person and Plan of God, helping us know Him better. Knowing Him is the highest calling of man (2 Tim. 3:14-16; Heb. 8:11). 2. God shares His love for us as we read and meditate upon His Word (Rom. 5:8). 3. Just as Jesus is the [...]