The Child Born To Us Lord . . . Savior . . . Redeemer . . . Friend, these are the titles given to the Christ, the Son of the living God. He was born to accomplish the promises made to Abraham inheriting the throne of His father David. The earth He walked was made by His hands, the tree He hung on grew by His power, and the men who crucified Him given breath by His … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Christmas
Theology
The Desires of Christ For His People
A Reflection of His Heart What does Christ desire of us as His people? How is it that we can know what He has called us to do and who He has called us to be in this world? One of the most important passages answering these questions is the high priestly prayer of Christ recorded in John 17. Before the Lord Jesus was raised to die on the cross, He bowed in prayer to the … [Read more...] about The Desires of Christ For His People
Dear Young Pastor . . . Here Are A Few Thoughts After My First Year
A Vivid Memory My mind’s eye can see the moment very clearly. 12/4/2022 is the date, I preached that Sunday morning then led business meeting in the evening. I can recall all of the eager faces seated around the table for the time as we went through several items of church business. As customary, I left the meeting so the church could vote, then I came back afterward to hugs … [Read more...] about Dear Young Pastor . . . Here Are A Few Thoughts After My First Year
The Desire of Wisdom
A Dire Contrast The book of Proverbs is filled with contrasting forces. Lady wisdom and woman folly are each described in detail and are obviously complete opposites (Proverbs 9). The path of the wise is laid out over the course of the whole book while the way of the fool is also depicted. The man who delights in his wife contrasted the one who commits immorality with the … [Read more...] about The Desire of Wisdom
The Majestic Praise of Creation
He Made It Beautiful Whenever God made the world He did so in such a way as to reflect the magnificence of Himself. Not that the created order is as glorious as God, but that it was made in such a way as to testify to His beauty. Instead of simply making the earth one hulking rock, He dotted the landscape with trees. Growing, powerful trees whose leaves and bark are filled … [Read more...] about The Majestic Praise of Creation