Freedom from Felt Needs
When examined carefully, these “felt needs” are nothing more than the desire for self-glory.
“Jesus smashes the empty cup of your felt needs”, but it is freedom! Freedom from constantly needing God and other people to satisfying every desire you have. Freedom from feeling angry or depressed when your felt needs aren’t met. And freedom to prioritize God over self and others over self, as Jesus laid out clearly... Continue Reading
Report Says Revoice Embraces Radical Gender Ideology
Forging and expressing LGBTQ+ identities seems to be a central focus of Revoice.
According to WORLD, this year’s conference encouraged attendees to leave churches that do not affirm their orientation/gender identity and to form LGBTQ “affinity” groups in their local setting. Revoice doesn’t aim merely at being a conference. Its organizers aim at being a movement that spreads in churches throughout the country. And if your church doesn’t agree... Continue Reading
When Justice is Out of Order
Church discipline will lose its “moral and spiritual force” when, at the end of the day, the sheep don’t perceive any justice in the discipline.
When a woman’s case is twice as likely to be blocked on procedural grounds, it is difficult indeed to perceive “that our system is just.” Based on the data alone, it looks quite unjust. And the men who made that statement were aware that “perception [of justice in the PCA system] is essential to the... Continue Reading
Burying Idols and Changing Clothes
The principle of “burying idols and changing clothes” applies today as believers live in transformed faithfulness in devotion to Christ.
Notice what Paul said, “Such were some of you, but you were washed.” The converted sinner must no longer identify with the sin that once enslaved him. He must be willing to say, “That is what I once was, but that is not what I now am. For the old me that once was has... Continue Reading
How (and How Not) to Keep the Sabbath
Every week, the Sabbath gives us a powerful counternarrative—the truth about God, ourselves, and what this life is all about.
When we set apart the first day of the week, we are declaring openly that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. We are testifying to his saving work for sinners. We are no less declaring the reality of the “rest” that awaits us in the consummation—the fullness of the blessing, life, and glory in... Continue Reading
It’s Time to Grow Up
It’s time to stop being self-focused, self-absorbed baby Christians by putting ourselves in the position where God will do His wonderful work in our hearts.
No one will ever reach spiritual perfection in this life, but we are called to pursue it. Don’t wait for your pastor or church elders to say it’s time to do this. God works one-on-one with each of His children. We are all unique so our paths to the way of the cross may differ... Continue Reading
Our Rock and Our Refuge
Psalm 18 reminds us that sustenance, shelter and strength are found in the Lord our God.
If you are weary today, and searching for a source of sustenance in the midst of searing circumstances, cling to God’s promises in Psalm 18. No matter the trial, Christ is where your hope must rest. He is your rock. He is your rescuer. He is your righteousness. He is your reward. He is your... Continue Reading
You’re Gonna Have to Serve Somebody
Christian, let the story of the Exodus and the story of the Gospels remind you that you serve a good and gracious King.
Everyone is either a slave to sin (John 8:34) or a has been freed to be a slave of Christ (John 8:36). Sin is a cruel taskmaster, one that only takes, dehumanizes, and robs people of the joy they seek. Christ is a good master, who is gracious to His servants (Matt 11:28-30), prays for His servants (Rom 8:34), delivered His people with... Continue Reading
Ministry with an Extraordinary God
God visits us in the ordinary stuff of life.
He is extraordinary, we are not. It’s good to work to do what we do for God—in every arena of life—better than we have done it previously. The true moments where the veil is lifted and we see reality, where we meet with God in his heavenly temple, where we enjoy sacrament are gifted by the... Continue Reading
Sleepless but not Hopeless
When we’re distressed or worried about something, we shouldn’t rationalize it away, or laugh it away, or drink it away, or find some other escape. No, we should pray.
Much more than remembering the good ol’ days when life seemed better, Asaph in Psalm 77 is remembering the Lord and his great works and loving ways. These days we call it self-talk, or maybe “preaching to yourself,” when we remind ourselves of the holiness and goodness and faithfulness of God. And it is a... Continue Reading
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