If a man cannot turn to God in the hour of his deepest need and come boldly to the throne of grace for help in such a time, then the gospel means nothing and Christian experience is a delusion. Though I Walk Through The Valley, Vance Havner, p. 21.
Faith’s Keen Vision
The little pen I carry in my wallet says, “to me to live is Christ.“ I want to make that pin not a rabbit’s foot or a talisman, but a reminder of a glorious reality. Lord Jesus, make thyself to me A living, bright reality; More present to faith‘s vision keen Than any outward object […]
Letter to a Friend in Grief
I just find grieving so unpredictable. Does it get easier? Today I awoke and went over to George’s dresser and opened the top drawer. I began to see items that I remember and the tears just flowed. I know you told me you lost your wife three years ago so I knew you could understand. […]
David Powlison RIP
David died peacefully at home on Friday, June 7, 2019, surrounded by his family. He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7) David is a great, great man of God. He will be missed by those he left behind.
The Strength of Weakness
The following was copied from CCEF’s Updates from David Powlison. You can find the original here. June 3, 2019 David Powlison was invited to give the closing comments at the Westminster Graduation Ceremony on May 23, 2019. He was unable to attend personally but CCEF’s Dean of Faculty, Mike Emlet read the following on David’s […]
IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,When sorrows like sea billows roll;Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,It is well, it is well, with my soul. Refrain It is well, with my soul, It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, […]
For Those Who Grieve
The following came from Luther: Letters of Spiritual Counsel. Translated and Edited by Theodore G. Tappert TO MR. AND MRS. MATTHIAS KNUDSEN. October 21, 1531 John Knudsen, “of the diocese of Schleswig” near the border of present-day Denmark, was matriculated in the university in Wittenberg on June 7, 1529, and was in all probability the […]
Darkness and Light
Hi Dr. Lawyer, Hope you are well. How do I help my friend who found out her husband has been cheating on her for 3 years? It took me about 20 minutes to process what happened after I heard and then I cried. It’s heart breaking. She has a 12-year-old and a 1.5-year-old and is […]
He Lives, so She Lives
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” She said to him, “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who […]