“O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water. So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, […]
My Soul Longs, Yes, Even Faints
How lovely is Your tabernacle, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, And the swallow a nest for herself, Where she may lay her young— Even Your altars, O Lord of hosts, My […]
Bearing Suffering & Misfortune
But how can I pay for what God has done for me? Well, I can drink the cup cheerfully and can praise and thank the name of my Lord. That is to say, I can bear my suffering and misfortune with gladness, singing, “Alleluia!” “This do, and thou shalt live.” Christ our Lord, “which hath […]
Affliction
It matters little, then, that God has caused you to be sick and bedridden inasmuch as he has also abundantly blessed you, chosen you, and rescued you from the darkness of the devil and the rabble of hell. Offer God Thanksgiving, give him the interest due him honestly, pay your vows. It is as Psalm […]
No Other Way
In short, it is written, “be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (Jn 16:33). What should we do but glorify and bear in our bodies him who gained the victory over the world, the devil, sin, death, flesh, sickness, and all evils. His yoke is easy, and his burden is light (Mt 11:30). […]
Another Bit Of Magic
My daughter left for a short vacation early this morning. When I woke up, I remembered and thought, “She’ll be back soon.” Then it occurred to me that my wife was still gone…and isn’t coming back. Then I thought, “She’s gone on ahead.” First loneliness and then great joy. She’s gone on ahead. She just […]
Podcast 6: Our Response to the Gospel
This week Pastor Mike talks about our response to the Gospel and what true faith looks like. Book Review: Ploductivity by Douglas Wilson. You can listen to it here. Or you can watch it as a video here.
Podcast 5: Efficacious Love
Go here to listen to Pastor Mike Lawyer talk about love being efficacious. Book recommendation: Disciplines of a Godly Man, by R. Kent Hughes.
Comfort for the Addlepated
“I am sorry that God has heaped more sickness upon you, but I am certain that by God’s grace you are one of those rare birds who take the word of God very seriously and are faithful to the kingdom of Christ. I also know that your health and activity can be useful and comforting to […]