Redemption and Worldview at the Movies – Justin Taylor.
Author: Abi
Holiness: By Christ Alone
From: JC Ryle Quotes Would you be holy? Would you become a new creature? Then begin with Christ! You will do nothing, until you feel your sin and weakness—and flee to Him! He is the beginning of all holiness. He is not only wisdom and righteousness to His people—but sanctification also. People sometimes try to…
The Birthing of Art
“Art is not birthed in a vacuum, nor is it produced solely from a life of blissful devotion and ongoing prayer and song. Art is often brought forth from hardship and struggle, turmoil and tears. There is something about a troubled soul that taps into both the reality of our fallen condition and the hope…
The Blazing Center » Four Ways to Cultivate God’s Joy
The Blazing Center » Four Ways to Cultivate God’s Joy.
“Hard to Do!”
From early childhood, boys and girls have the capacity to understand difficulty and one level or another. As a toddler, one of my oft-repeated phrases was, “hard to do!” Whether it was picking up my toys or straining to reach some desired object beyond my reach, if something was difficult for me,…
“Neither Boys Nor Men” — Our Calling in This Cultural Crisis – Desiring God
An excellent and much-needed article from Desiring God: “Neither Boys Nor Men” — Our Calling in This Cultural Crisis – Desiring God.
Exercising Your Faith Diligently
From JC Ryle Quotes: Would you have more faith? Do you find believing so pleasant that you would like to believe more? Then take heed that you are diligent in the use of every means of grace – diligent in your private communion with God – diligent in your daily watchfulness over time, temper, and tongue – diligent in your private Bible reading – diligent in your…
Affections – Jonathan Edwards
From: The Old Guys Such is man’s nature, that he is very inactive, any otherwise than he is influenced by some affection, either love or hatred, desire, hope, fear, or some other. These affections we see to be the springs that set men agoing, in all the affairs of life, and engage them in all…
Why Me?
Have you ever asked this question? I know I have. Justin Taylor offers a wise commentary on this common phrase at The Gospel Coalition. Its well worth checking out.
Jesus Has Come for You
From Of First Importance: Jesus has come for losers, people on the margins, people who’ve made a mess of their lives, people who are ordinary. Jesus has come for you. The only people left out are those who think they don’t need God: the self-righteous and self-important. Sadly that includes many people. — Tim ChesterA Meal…