Psalm 12 – from our daily reading plan. Today’s reading provides one of “those” Psalms that really hit home. It just seems to be very practical in nature and one that most Christians can identify with. Below are my thoughts, aided by the Treasury of David (Spurgeon) on Psalm 12: “Help, Lord” – (v.1) – … Continue reading »
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Discipline of Grace – pt.5
A blogger/book reader working through Jerry Bridges’ Discipline of Grace. You can read my previous posts here: Part one, two, three and four. Bridges’ title for chapter five is, “Disciplined by Grace”. Thoughts from my reading: The same grace that brings us to salvation also disciplines us as believers. Titus 2:11-12 Definition of discipline, from … Continue reading »
Sermon Slices 1.10.10
Pastor Rick Smith spoke on James 1:1-8 today, “Joy in Trials” (<mp3) A couple of thoughts from my note-taking: The evidences of God’s grace in the 1/2 brother of Christ, James. A former scorner and unbeliever, now a leader in the Christian community and author of a New Testament epistle. James, a bond-servant (doulos) – … Continue reading »
How to Talk to God: a guide in prayer
Dr. Bob Kellemen has posted a well-written essay on the spiritual discipline of Prayer. You can also download the post, FREE for your use here. (It is also reproduced in it’s entirety below) This will help you greatly with this spiritual discipline: How to Talk to God: CHRIST There’s no more important question in life … Continue reading »
Puritan Poetry: Anne Bradstreet
May your soul rejoice in God today. May you seek Him with your whole heart and passionately anticipate His Son’s return. My soul, rejoice thou in thy God, Boast of Him all the day, Walk in His law, and kiss His rod Cleave close to Him alway. What though thy outward man decay, Thy inward … Continue reading »
Biblical Counseling Training Counseling: Counsel With Confidence and Compassion
February 7-12 you’ll find me and over 1300 other people passionate about biblical counseling at Faith Baptist Church in Lafayette, IN. This year’s theme is Counseling with Confidence and Compassion. This year I will be taking Track 5. If you are planning on attending, drop me a line! You can follow Faith’s tweets about the … Continue reading »
The Discipline of Grace – pt.4
The ongoing conversation of my reading in Jerry Bridges’ book: The Discipline of Grace. Read part one, part two, part three. What does it mean to die to sin? Do we understand this concept? We, as believers, must understand that the death of Christ secured for us not only freedom from the penalty of sin, … Continue reading »
Putting it all in perspective
I get wrapped too tightly in my own life, my own ministry sometimes. It is good to hear stories such as these: (I follow this blog (6YearMed) through my RSS reader and rarely am disappointed with what is posted – it always caused me to think) Working in the Emergency Room is a frustrating experience, … Continue reading »
Sexual Purity
Our CBC reading plan has lead us to read over the past few days, Proverbs 5-7. These three chapters are pivotal for understanding the benefits of sexual purity and the dangers of sexual temptations. Below are some of my thoughts from my reading: Formula for Sexual Purity Steps to Sexual Sin Sexual Predators A Word … Continue reading »
The Discipline of Grace – pt.3
An ongoing conversation of what I am learning from Jerry Bridges‘ Discipline of Grace published by NavPress. Part one. Part two. Additional reading: “Don’t Forget the Gospel this New Year” @ Fundementally Reformed. This chapter is entitled, “Preach the Gospel to Yourself”. How well do you know the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Problem: “I believe … Continue reading »
