God does not talk about race like we do. Not that he ignores the subject. Far from it. The Christian Scriptures, from beginning to end, have a great deal to…
Month: November 2020
Ten Effects of Seeing and Savoring the Providence of God – John Piper
When we see and savor the all-embracing, all-pervasive providence of God, we cannot help but show the worth of his providence in all of life. Listen Now Read More Desiring…
Grace and Gratitude
A number of decades ago at the Ligonier Valley Study Center, we sent out a Thanksgiving card with this simple statement: “The essence of theology is grace; the essence of…
VP Mike Pence’s daughter delivers powerful explanation of where ‘sin can lead’
Doubt is a normal part of any faith journey, but how do doubt and sin interact — and what role does spiritual uncertainty play in pushing people away from God?…
This week in Christian history: Blaise Pascal, Seventh-day Adventist founder and David Brainerd
Here are three things that happened this week, Nov. 22-28, in Church history. They include Blaise Pascal having a deep religious experience, the official approval for an eighteenth century missionary…
Hymn: “I Worship Thee, Sweet Will of God” by Frederick W. Faber
I worship thee, sweet Will of God,And all thy ways adore;And every day I live, I seemTo love thee more and more. I love to see thee bring to naughtThe…
Hymn: “I Worship Thee, Sweet Will of God” by Frederick W. Faber
I worship thee, sweet Will of God,And all thy ways adore;And every day I live, I seemTo love thee more and more. I love to see thee bring to naughtThe…
Mohler on Why Young Christians Should Prioritize Institutions – Albert Mohler
Albert Mohler delivered a message in a breakout session at TGC’s 2019 National Conference titled “Why Younger Generations Should Invest in Institutions.” Culture in general, he argued, is moving toward…
How to Criticize Your Pastor (Well) – Phil A. Newton
Pastors might disagree on their least favorite aspect of ministry. One complains about scheduling meetings; another loathes administrative details. But all agree on one thing: the criticism endemic to pastoral…
Is the Book of James Really Christian? – Michael J. Kruger
We have a lot of books in our New Testament. All of them, we believe, are divinely inspired. And yet we don’t spend equal amounts of time reading them. For…