Trusting God

“On mine arm shall they trust.”
Isaiah 51:5
In seasons of severe trial, the Christian has nothing on earth that he can trust to, and is therefore compelled to cast himself on his God alone. When his vessel is on its beam-ends, and no human deliverance can avail, he must simply and entirely trust himself to the [...]

You Never Let Go – David Crowder Band

This Love That Surpasses Knowledge

For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray [...]

Give Me Your Eyes – Brandon Heath

Looked down from a broken sky
Traced out by the city lights;
My world from a mile high-
Best seat in the house tonight.
Touch down on the cold blacktop-
Hold on for the sudden stop;
Breathe in the familiar shock
Of confusion and chaos.
Are those people going somewhere?
Why have I never cared?
Give me your eyes for just [...]

Love That Conquers the World

The love for equals is a human thing – of friend for friend, brother for brother. It is to love what is loving and lovely. The world smiles.
The love for the less fortunate is a beautiful thing – the love for those who suffer, for those who are poor, the sick, the failures, the unlovely. [...]

Do You Care What Christ Thinks of the Church?

Sam Storms’s latest book is To the One Who Conquers: 50 Daily Meditations on the Seven Letters of Revelation 2-3.  Here is comments on Jesus walking among the seven lampstands (Rev. 2:1):
He is present in and among his people. He guards and protects and preserves the church. He is never, ever absent! No service is [...]

The Need for Church Planting in the U.S.

Click here to watch a powerful video on why we need to be planting churches in the US.
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Hear Read Study Memorize

Study
In John 17:17, Jesus prayed that we would study our Bible. He said, “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” Therefore, to become more and more like Jesus we must have regular time in God’s Word. The Scriptures have much to say about the benefits of regular study.
Scripture regarding study
“For Ezra had devoted [...]

John Piper – Did God’s Plan Include Sin From the Beginning?

Do You Actively Witness? If Not, Why Not?

I hear all sorts of excuses about why people won’t witness. The ugliest of all is when “devout people” try and give a “spiritual excuse” like “I wasn’t led” or “that’s not my gifting”. Here is the reality – the Great Commission was issued to all (in the greek that means [...]

The Process of the Pardon

Two weeks ago my friend Curtis “Voice” Allen sent me a copy of his latest rap album, The Process of The Pardon. I’ve been enjoying this album thoroughly. I’ve been listening to it often…while driving, running, and dancing with my son.
There are two reasons I dig The Process of the Pardon:
1) Theology. Allen’s lyrics are [...]

Be Amazed… in less than 3 minutes

ht: John Samson

Driscoll in Australia

Driscoll talks to Anglican Media about Jesus, Australia, life and ministry and answers questions from readers.  Also, here’s an article from the Sydney Anglican Network

Kindness

   Written by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, and Louis Giglio
   Vocals by Chris Tomlin
   CD: Live From Austin Music Hall

The Missing Note of Sovereign Joy

A Lesson on Love From Augustine
From Taste and See by John Piper
Few people in the history of the church have surpassed St. Augustine in portraying the greatness and beauty and desirability of God. He is utterly persuaded by Scripture and experience “that he is happy who possesses God.” “You made us for yourself, and our [...]

Our Great God

Eternal God, unchanging, mysterious and unknown
Your boundless love, unfailing, in grace and mercy shown
Bright seraphim in ceaseless flight around Your glorious throne
They raise their voices day and night in praise to You alone
Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God!
Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God!
Lord, we are weak and [...]

Alive to the Voice of God

 I have calmed and quieted my soul. Psalm 131:2
 
“People today are afraid to be alone. This fear is a dominant mark of our society. Many now ceaselessly sit in the cinema or read novels about other people’s lives or watch dramas. Why? Simply to avoid having to face their own existence. . . .
No one [...]

Death by Love – Mark Driscoll’s New Book

Check out the trailer and read a sample chapter on the website.  The book is due out September 30.  Hopefully this won’t be on my wish list too long!

In Christ Alone

Chords and Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend
Performed by Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend

Leave Everything and Follow Me

“Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men. And immediately they left their nets and followed him.” Mark 1:16-18
I read in Mark [...]