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For many centuries, Christians have found John Calvin’s A Little Book On The Christian Life a worthy read in helping them journey along in the Christian life. Calvin addresses weighty matters like the pursuit of holiness and self-denial in beautiful, compelling ways. This little book is a guide that helps Christians remember their identity and calling […]
A conversation between Mr. Attentive and Mr. Wiseman from John Bunyan’s Life and Death of Mr. Badman (1680) Attentive: Does not God, by instituting of a day unto holy duties, make great proof how the hearts and inclinations of people do stand to holiness of heart, and a conversation in holy duties? Wiseman: Yes doubtless; […]
This past year (and probably more of 2021) has isolated us more than ever before. The result is sadly that many bad habits get formed, away from the support of fellowship. The new year can bring reflection and cause for renewal. Below are four ways you can begin to cultivate fellowship in community. 1.) […]
“For we are not ignorant of his schemes.” (2 Corinthians 2:11) 2020 was the year we didn’t expect. In February, very few saw the challenges we would face. We assumed things would continue as usual, that our plans would move forward, that all would be well – until it wasn’t. As we close out the […]
“Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.” Psalm 81:10 Being a parent comes with the joy of messy meals. When our little ones were graduating out of their milk-only diet, they entered the soft-food phase. Pureed veggies and fruits for toothless babies = messy. Our first child was a pro from day one. […]
Last week we wrapped up a four-week series in Romans 8. This blog post will serve as a reflection on the glorious truths and realities that we saw from the text. I. In Christ your condemnation is removed so you can now live free in the Spirit. (8:1-11) It can be exhausting living a life […]
Today is election day. Likely you’ve voted. Perhaps you are outspoken about your vote; perhaps you’re private about your vote. Either way, I’d like to pose that you’re not political enough! Politics is theological – the way we vote shows something about how we view God’s world. Theology is political – the way we trust […]
The last book in our Faith and Politics Book Review Series is entitled A Gentle Answer: Our “Secret Weapon” in An Age Of Us Against Them. Scott Sauls is the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville and has authored several others books including Jesus Outside the Lines and Irresistible Faith. Whereas the previous […]
In part 1 of this blog series we reviewed Johnathan Leeman’s How the Nations Rage as it laid a foundation for talking about faith and politics. Leeman helped us think through important topics such as the purpose of government and the church. Robert Benne’s book, Good and Bad Ways to Think About Religion and Politics, […]
Anxiety is a normal experience of living in a fallen world. We are surrounded by a host of uncertainties and problems that provoke our emotions to the edge. Some may deal with anxiety as a disorder and others as a natural expression of their human frailty and limitedness. But this is something we all feel […]