The Gospel is the Antidote to Everything Once there were two brothers. You know their story, more than likely. One was wasteful, exploitative, wanton, licentious. One was rigid, moralistic, uptight, legalistic. Two brothers with two personalities and two sets of attendant sins. But their father loved them both and all that he had belonged to…
"…to the praise of the glory of His grace…" Ephesians 1:6
Horatius Bonar, writing the preface to John Gillies’ Accounts of Revival, describes true men of God as possessing the following nine characteristics: 1. They were in earnest about the great work on which they had entered: “They lived and labored and preached like men on whose lips the immortality of thousands hung.” 2. They were…
Nine years ago today, the Lord took my mom to be with Him in heaven. I wanted to express my thanks to the Lord for the intentional heritage she left me, my brothers, my children and future grandchildren and in an extended way to my church family. There are many things that Mom instilled intentionally…
A couple of people asked me for the definitions I gave Sunday morning. Below is that section of my notes. May the Lord keep us from legalism and make us a people strong in faith. A Biblical Definition of Legalism: Legalism has at least two meanings that come back to the same core issue. #1…
William Hendrickson There is a line by us unseen that crosses every path. The hidden boundary between God’s patience and His wrath. How far can one go on in sin – how long will mercy spare where does grace end and where begin the confines of despair. An answer from the sky is seen, ye…
Who can be saved? Are you going to stop with the words, “With man this is impossible”? Or will you go on and rejoice over the words, “But all things are possible with God.” Think of the hardest unbeliever you know – and then say with Jesus, “All things are possible with God.” Think of…
Recently while at work I for some strange reason began “rapping” the lyrics to a song I haven’t heard in probably 8-9 years (by God’s grace I was unconsciously doing some editing). The song is, “Ain’t Nuthin But A ‘G’ Thang” it is by Dr. Dre and Snopp Dogg two notorious rappers who have been…
Knowing the Nature of Your Evil By John Piper It is important that we know the nature of the evil in our hearts. Do you think the essence of your evil is disobeying commandments? That’s a good start. But it’s not the essence of our evil. Commands simply name the evil and its fruits, and…
What’s Your Disposition? February 17th, 2009 by Stephen Altrogge This quote is jimmy-jam packed with pastoral wisdom. John Owen understood that the way our bodies are wired can shape the nature of our temptations. For example, I’m particularly prone to the sin of worry. When the budget gets tight, I don’t just worry in my…
Sports camp aims to help at-risk youths Camp included sports drills, prayer and giveaways. Joe Blankenship runs drills with camper Narleen Samuel during an indoor session at the Comanche Park Apartments. SHANE BEVEL/Tulsa World By MATT LEVIN World Sports Writer Published: 7/19/2008 2:04 AM Last Modified: 7/19/2008 2:46 AM Camp included sports drills, prayer and giveaways. Joe…