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Category Archives: Christ’s Death
Find Things for Which to Be Thankful
A subway car was overly crowded, causing several people to have to stand. Naturally, most of them were griping about the situation. As the car pulled into another station where still more people boarded, one standing man said to those … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Christ's Death, Christ's Resurrection, Complaining, Contentment, Disappointment, Perseverance, Problems, Salvation, Suffering, Thankfulness
Tagged being thankful, Complaining, count your blessings one by one, giving God praise, sacrifice of praise, Thankfulness, the fruit of your lips
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Israel & the Old Testament Law
M.R. DeHaan was a well known pastor, author, and Bible teacher. He spoke to millions each week through his Radio Bible Class radio ministry. In his Studies in Galatians commentary, he offers a wonderful illustration to explain why God gave His law exclusively to … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Christ's Death, Eternity, Forgiveness, God's Holiness, Good Works, Heaven, Salvation, Sin, The Gospel, The Old Testament Law
Tagged M.R. Dehaan, Radio Bible Class, salvation by works, The Old Testament Law, the purpose of the Old Testament law, why did God give Israel His law?
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How Optimistic Are You About Your Future?
Flagstaff, Maine, was chosen as the site for a huge hydroelectric installation. The installation would include a dam that would impound miles and miles of water and bury the town under water. Consequently, in the late 1940s, the process of … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Aging, Assurance of Salvation, Attitude, Christ's Death, Christ's Resurrection, Comfort, Contentment, Depression, Disappointment, Elderly, Encouragement, Eternal Security, Eternity, Faith, Heaven, Peace, Problems, Reward, Salvation, Suffering, Trials
Tagged a town buried underwater, an inheritance in heaven, Flagstaff Maine, Heaven, hope for the future, optimism about the future
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Suffering
We live in a culture in which we are taught to avoid suffering. After all, avoiding it does seem to make perfect sense. But the problem is that God, who oftentimes delights in making little or no sense, uses suffering … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Christ's Death, Christ's Resurrection, Comfort, Complaining, Contentment, Courage, Depression, Disappointment, Encouragement, Patience, Persecution, Perseverance, Problems, Reward, Salvation, Sanctification, Suffering, Trials, Trusting In God
Tagged Christ's suffering, Christian suffering, How does God use suffering?, is anything good about suffering, why do Christians suffer
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God’s Thoughts, Plans, & Love
Jeremiah 29:11 is an often-quoted verse. It says: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says the Lord, “thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (N.K.J.V.) The Hebrew word translated there as … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Belief, Christ's Death, Crucifixion, Disobedience, Forgiveness, God's Love, Heaven, Salvation
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The Blessing of Changing a Sermon
On Sunday, July 1st, 2009, I had in mind to preach a sermon on prayer. Specifically, I planned to preach on the so-called “Lord’s Prayer.” But as I began to ease into my studying and preparing for that sermon, the … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Belief, Change, Children, Christ's Death, Christ's Resurrection, Disobedience, Forgiveness, Obedience, Parenting, Personal, Preaching, Reward, Salvation, Seeking Forgiveness, Sin, The Holy Spirit
Tagged Belief, changing a sermon, leading a child to Christ, Obedience, Parenting, plan of salvation, Preaching, Salvation
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My Runaway Child
One night, when my son Royce was eight years old, my wife Tonya had to chaperon a school dance for a couple of hours. That left me at home with not only Royce but also his older brother Ryan, who … Continue reading
Posted in Backsliding, Belief, Children, Christ's Death, Corporal Punishment, Depravity, Disobedience, Family, Fatherhood, Forgiveness, Humor, Parenting, Personal, Salvation, Sin, Spanking
Tagged a child running away from home, Adam and Eve hiding, Disobedience, Fatherhood, sin nature, Spanking
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A Costly Salvation
The great preacher G. Campbell Morgan was once approached by a miner who said, “I would give anything to believe that God will forgive sins, but I cannot believe He will forgive me if I just turn to Him. It … Continue reading
Warts & All
Oliver Cromwell was a political and military leader in 17th century England who held the official title “Lord Protector of England.” He once commissioned an artist to paint an official portrait that would enshrine his appearance so that future generations … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Addiction, Adultery, Alcohol, Anger, Backsliding, Christ's Death, Divorce, Divorce & Remarriage, Drugs, Encouragement, Gambling, God's Work, Grace, Guilt, Obedience, Rebellion, Repentance, Salvation, Service, Sin
Tagged Bible characters warts and all, God can use us warts and all, God using you in His service, Oliver Cromwell, warts and all
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