Tempted and Tried—Part Three

Tempted and Tried—Part Three

All too often, when struggling against temptation, we fail to hear the hiss of the serpent behind it. We think that our individual struggles begin and end with us alone. We do not see where or how our lust or gluttony or gossip or rage fits into the big picture of the...
Friday Findings—February 19

Friday Findings—February 19

Francis Schaeffer on the Double Task of the Christian This short extract reminds us of the balance we must always strive for in the Christian life. Disability Does Not Justify Abortion Standing for the sanctity of life is not optional—no matter what the circumstances....
Anselm of Canterbury… Yet Speaking

Anselm of Canterbury… Yet Speaking

I pray, O God, that I may know You and love You, so that I may rejoice in You. And if I cannot do so fully in this life may I progress gradually until it comes to fullness. Let the knowledge of You grow in me here, and there [in heaven] be made complete; Let Your love...
Pneu•ma•tol•o•gy

Pneu•ma•tol•o•gy

Pneumatology refers (normally) to the doctrine of the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is one of the Persons of the Trinity, as fully Divine as the Father and the Son. It is through the work of the Spirit that Scripture was inspired, salvation is...
The Good News of the Gospel

The Good News of the Gospel

Almost 2000 years ago a man named Jesus came from the wilderness with a startling message. He told everyone who would listen, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Even though it was first delivered long ago and...
And I Quote—February 15

And I Quote—February 15

Does it make sense to pray for guidance about the future if we are not obeying in the thing that lies before us today? How many momentous events in Scripture depended on one person’s seemingly small act of obedience! Rest assured: Do what God tells you to do now, and,...
Tempted and Tried—Part Three

Tempted and Tried—Part Two

Our first “book of the month” post gave some background info, this one gives some teaser quotes, and our detailed review will begin next week. Enjoy! Quotes Temptation is so strong in our lives precisely because it’s not about us. Temptation is an assault by the...
Friday Findings—February 19

Friday Findings—February 12

What a Super Bowl Ad Reveals About Our Abortion Culture A powerful reminder of the power of glimpses of light in a world that loves darkness. Do Christian Parents Flirt with the Idol of Safety? This goes to the heart of a form of idolatry that is all too common in the...
The Story

The Story

This short video presentation of the gospel message is both innovative and clear. A helpful tool to use in witnessing, effective for both children and adults...
Martin Luther… Yet Speaking

Martin Luther… Yet Speaking

I certainly grant that many passages in the Scriptures are obscure and hard to elucidate, but that is due, not to the exalted nature of their subject, but to our own linguistic and grammatical ignorance; and it does not in any way prevent our knowing all the contents...