Real hope in chaotic times isn’t a daydream, but a surefire promise from the Ancient of Days, who now governs every moment through the Son of Man. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/messages/god-tells-the-time With everything going on, I can't help but wish that Jesus would come back now. I can't help but think that maybe the end … Continue reading God Tells the Time: Ancient Dreams for Humbling Days | Desiring God
Secret Pride Makes a Man Fragile | Desiring God
Many men, weary with selfish ambition, need to hear God’s question and response to a godly man of old: “Do you seek great things for yourself? Seek them not.” — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/secret-pride-makes-a-man-fragile
Humble Yourself and Fast: God’s Unpleasant Gift for Lancing Pride | Desiring God
Fasting is a temporary and occasional measure for seeking God in some special way — and, in doing so, humbling ourselves before him. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/humble-yourself-and-fast What about those recovering/recovered from an eating disorder? Especially those of us who used restricting to control our weight? In my almost 30 years, I have never once … Continue reading Humble Yourself and Fast: God’s Unpleasant Gift for Lancing Pride | Desiring God
Why Did God Heal Me? Lessons from an Unexpected Miracle | Desiring God
It is far better to have our sins forgiven than to have our bodies healed. But healing is still a precious gift, and one God still loves to give. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/why-did-god-heal-me
You Are Not That Special: The Glory of Ordinary Christianity | Desiring God
No Christian, no matter how Christlike, is an exception to the ordinary means and patterns of the Christian life. None of us is that special. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/you-are-not-that-special We are so precious in God's sight. He loves us more than anything else that He made and put into being. Remember, He let His son … Continue reading You Are Not That Special: The Glory of Ordinary Christianity | Desiring God
Feelings Make Wonderful Gods: A Demon’s Guide to Human Emotions | Desiring God
One of Satan’s most dangerous weapons lies in the heart of every human: our feelings. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/feelings-make-wonderful-gods So simple and yet so profound. You don't have to look long at our nation today to see that Satan is winning. Satan is absolutely using our emotions against us. Emotions are becoming fact and the … Continue reading Feelings Make Wonderful Gods: A Demon’s Guide to Human Emotions | Desiring God
Christian, You Are Able Not to Sin | Desiring God
The Christian life has this paradox at its heart: we are simultaneously sinners and saints. We are still able to sin and now able not to sin. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/christian-you-are-able-not-to-sin Knowing this makes me long for Heaven. It makes me long for the day when the spiritual forces of evil cannot even appear to … Continue reading Christian, You Are Able Not to Sin | Desiring God
Ministry Belongs to the Members: How God Uses Ordinary Saints | Desiring God
Part of a pastor’s ministry is to equip the saints for ministry. Real, meaningful gospel work belongs to every member of the church. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/ministry-belongs-to-the-member Are you a Christian? Do you believe that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life? Then you are a minister. You have the Holy Spirit in … Continue reading Ministry Belongs to the Members: How God Uses Ordinary Saints | Desiring God
Embodied Creativity: Delighting in God Through Diversity | Desiring God
Ethnic harmony is a response to the cross, where Jesus broke down dividing walls, and it’s also a preparation for heaven, where all peoples will praise him. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/embodied-creativity Some much needed words on diversity and ethnicity in our broken and hurting world and country. The only solution is Jesus. We must look … Continue reading Embodied Creativity: Delighting in God Through Diversity | Desiring God
Seeing the World in Black and White | Desiring God
Racism is an evil to be deplored, lamented, opposed — but not assumed apart from compelling evidence. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/seeing-the-world-in-black-and-white Such truth is needed in the US today; where everything seems to be going wrong. I pray that the Lord uses Christians to revive and restore the hearts of this land and draw others … Continue reading Seeing the World in Black and White | Desiring God
Heaven is my Home 