The Christian is enabled to rejoice greatly, even when he is grieved by manifold trials. He rejoices and grieves at the same time. He is a mass… Read more “A Mass of Contradictions”
Category: Christian Living
Because They Are Dead
I was once asked, by Jude St. John from The Oak Log, which living theologians I liked since it was obvious enough that I liked the dead… Read more “Because They Are Dead”
The End For Which God Gave Us A Being
Getting acquainted with Thomas Boston (1676-1732). I love how saturated with the concernment of the glory of God that his heart made evident through the medium of… Read more “The End For Which God Gave Us A Being”
Corporate Worship Is Not For Evangelism
“My church does not evangelize enough during the worship service!” Many Christians say this. And to that I ask the question, Then who are you putting first,… Read more “Corporate Worship Is Not For Evangelism”
The Cab Ride
This story was forwarded to me in an email. I don’t know where it started, who wrote it, or if it’s a true story, but when I… Read more “The Cab Ride”
An Overheard Grace
In John Bunyan’s autobiography, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, Bunyan recounts a story of a conversation he overheard which was used providentially by God to make… Read more “An Overheard Grace”
The Burden Belongs To Christ
Let us give what burdens us to Christ. It belongs to Him. It was taken from us and given to Him. Or do we care more for… Read more “The Burden Belongs To Christ”
Fruitless Joys
Over at The Oak Log, Jude had posted this relevant quote to the previous Bunyan post:  “Fruitless joys are what we turn to when life is… Read more “Fruitless Joys”
The Desires of The Righteous
What do you desire? Where is the longing of the flesh taking you? Do you see the Lord more clearly or has His glory begun to fade… Read more “The Desires of The Righteous”