When the apostle Paul picked up his pen to write to the churches in Galatia, he wasn't wasting any words. Right there in the opening verses—before any pleasantries or small talk—he laid out the entire framework of what he was about to defend: the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Let's walk through what Paul establishes... Continue Reading →
Repentance: A January for the Soul
There's something uniquely refreshing about January. It arrives with an air of possibility, a sense of new beginnings and fresh starts. It seems like God has woven certain reset points into the fabric of time itself— the changing seasons, the rhythm of day and night, the weekly Sabbath rest, and yes, even the turning of... Continue Reading →
The Good Shepherd’s Security: Why Jesus is the Only Door (Understanding John 10)
The image of a shepherd guiding and guarding his flock is one of the most comforting and profound analogies in all of Scripture. In John chapter 10, Jesus used the rustic setting of the sheepfold to reveal deep truths about His divine identity and the unique security He offers His followers. This passage is a... Continue Reading →
The God Who Controls Flying Lumber
"God is sovereign." It's a common phrase, especially among those of us who cherish the Reformed "doctrines of grace." God is sovereign over salvation - yes - but that is because God is sovereign over every detail in His universe. As R.C. Sproul used to say: "There are no maverick molecules." We read in Isaiah... Continue Reading →
Three Roles Assumed By Christ In His Saving Sympathy: A Joyful Spiritual Inventory Taken From the Incarnation (Hebrews 2:14-18)
As we enter this season, our minds naturally turn toward the Incarnation—the astonishing truth that God became man. For the author of Hebrews (as well as the other biblical writers) this wasn't just a sweet story; it was as essential step that made our salvation complete. It’s good practice to regularly take spiritual inventory. We must... Continue Reading →
The Glorious Reversal
“A Christian knows that death shall be the funeral of all his sins, all his sorrows, his afflictions, his temptations, his vexations, his oppressions, his persecutions… he knows that death shall be the resurrection of all his hopes, his joys, his delights, his comforts, his contentments.” (Thomas Brooks) The soft piano music and slideshow full of... Continue Reading →
The Unchanging Anchor: Why God’s Immutability is Our Greatest Hope
We live in a universe defined by change. Our bodies weaken, relationships evolve, careers shift, and even our most firmly held opinions can soften over time. Everything is in a state of becoming. But what if your greatest hope rested on a single, unmovable reality? That’s the profound truth at the heart of the Prophet Malachi’s... Continue Reading →
More Than A Feeling: Thanksgiving Based On God’s Character
The Bible presents thanksgiving as far more than a fleeting sentiment—it calls us to embrace it as a spiritual discipline. Throughout Scripture, believers are repeatedly commanded to "give thanks to the LORD, for he is good" (Ps. 107:1, 118:1, 136:1). Our thanksgiving flows from recognizing God's character. This is why we can "give thanks in... Continue Reading →
Is Church Membership Actually in the Bible? A Case for Commitment
If you scan the New Testament looking for a specific verse that says, "Thou shalt become a formal member of a local church," you won’t find it. Because of this, many Christians today operate with a "consumer" mindset. We treat church like a gym or a Costco—we attend when it’s convenient, we consume the goods, but we... Continue Reading →
MUSIC: “Psalm 150”
Writers Matt Papa and Matt Boswell have taken Psalm 150 and expanded upon it. It calls upon every creature - "everything that has breath" - to praise the Lord. He's worthy of it all! You made the starry hostsYou traced the mountain peaksYou paint the evening sky with wondersThe earth, it is Your throneFrom desert... Continue Reading →
Things We Take For Granted
Today, during our morning prayer meeting, we chose to pray through some of the things that we all often take for granted. It was such a sweet time of prayer hearing the saints pour out their hearts in thanksgiving for some of these things. We actually had so many things listed that we didn't even... Continue Reading →
Music: “Come, O Sinner”
A new song for contemplating Jesus’ work on the cross for sinners.
Music: “Christ Our Hope In Life and Death”
A new song based around the first question of the Heidelberg Catechism of 1563.
Music: “Grace”
Despite our sinfulness and utter depravity, the Lord has chosen to deal graciously with us in Christ!
Music: “Is He Worthy?”
Singer/Songwriter Andrew Peterson asks "Is He Worthy?"
Music: “Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor”
Do yourself a favor and learn this hymn. It will bolster your faith by reminding you of one thing that Jesus Christ is to His people: He is Our Sure and Steady Anchor. Written by Matt Papa and Matt Boswell. -Full lyrics and video below- "Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor" Christ the sure and steady... Continue Reading →
Music: “God Himself”
In Revelation 21 we read: Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I... Continue Reading →
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