Desiring Christ

Do Not Love the World “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father...

No Condemnation

Have you ever doubted your salvation? When I was younger, I used to think that Jesus died to forgive me of my sins and to give me a guarantee of heaven, but until I got there, I had to toe the line in order to maintain God’s approval. I don’t remember the specific...

God Is Our Contentment and Joy

My family will be coming up soon to join us for a three-month-stretch of birthdays we have at this time of year. I am sure my children are excited about this because it means they’re going to get presents. Now, think with me for a moment about this. What if we didn’t...

I Put My Trust in YOU

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? – Psalm 56:3-4 This final question, “What can flesh do to me,” reminds me of Jesus’ words, when He tells His disciples that man...

Transform Your Mind

Lately I’ve been reading the biography of John Newton, and in that biography I discovered how much John Newton studied the Scriptures and learned theology. He worked so hard to know the Scriptures, that he even taught himself Hebrew and Greek! As I read through this...