“You have no heart! You are heartless!” These phrases we often hear in response to someone who has just done or said something that we consider to be quite inhumane or inconsiderate of another human being or beings. The phrase is meant to convey the idea that the human heart is loving, kind, compassionate, and […]
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No Longer Damned
“Do and Live” the law commands, It’s crushing weight I cannot bear. Death is the verdict it demands, The thundering judgment I cannot share. There is no hope or plea in me, For salvation, where to look? Christ comes and says, “I died for thee.” There my punishment Jesus took. No longer damned do I […]
No Hopin’ in Me
I have a friend who questions me about my Calvinism on a regular basis. I love it. He recently asked me, “Where’s the hope in believing that everything is out of your control?” With a smile and no hesitation I replied, “That’s exactly where it is. My hope lies in the fact that salvation lies […]
Ain’t No Bargainin’ With God
Everyone loves a good bargain. I for one, love a bargain as much as the next man. Whether it’s finding a good deal or engaging in actual negotiations, everyone loves the feeling of paying less than full price. My clothes shopping motto is, “never pay full price.” It makes me feel good. It makes me […]