In Everything Give Thanks

Dear doctor, behold the good things you possess at his hands rather than what you suffer. The balance is tipped immeasurably in favor of the former.” Letters of Spiritual Counsel, Martin Luther. P. 38.

Examining Depression Part 3

Giving Hope You can see the first parts here and here. Text: “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author […]

Examining Depression Part 2

Overcoming Suffering Text: “And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. […]

Love is Efficacious

Love acts We know God loves because he does things for his beloved.  God is love, so he loves (1 John 4:8). God’s love rescued his delivered them from slavery and brought them into the land flowing with milk and honey  (Ex 3:7-8) God’s love made plans for us; to prosper and not to harm us […]

Examining Depression Part 1

Text: Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?  (Ps. 42:5) You have taken my companions and loved ones from me; the darkness is my closest friend. (Ps. 88:18 NIV) When the sun rose, God appointed a scorching east wind, and the sun beat down on the head […]

Christian Discernment

Someone passed a link to me recommending an article reviewing the book Boundaries, by Cloud and Townsend. It was a very good article and so I did a little bit of snooping on the web site and found that it was very helpful and thorough. So, I’m recommending the site to you to take a look at.

PUSH YOUR SIN OUT THE WINDOW

BY Toby Sumpter The beginning of Jehu’s reign in 2 Kings 9-10 is a wonderful example for Christians who would be free of their besetting sins. When Jehu was anointed by Elisha’s assistant, he drove his chariot furiously straight to meet Joram the son of Ahab and killed him and Azariah, the visiting King of Judah. […]

Last Words — A Review

Last Words: Seven Sayings from the Heart of Christ on the Cross By Robert J. Nash When I was asked by the folks at New Growth Press to reviews new books for them, my first thought was, “Oh boy! Free books.” Then it occurred to me that I might not like the books and that […]