"WE CAN NEVER REALLY SEEK GOD IN EARNEST UNTIL WE BEGIN TO DESPAIR OF OURSELVES." - JOHN CALVIN In my personal study Jeremiah 9:23-24 has been pressing into my proud heart of flesh. It's so easy to trust in ourselves, our own works, wisdom, might and riches. I've been a Christian for 20 years now and I still battle with depending on self for ... Continue Reading
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What Insurgent has in common with Easter
"Bury the truth - when that message gets out, it will be the end. Kill them!" After watching the recent Insurgent film as part of the Divergent series I thought this wasn't a half decent action movie with a bit of romance in there too to even it out. However the line that came out of the baddy's mouth above hit me between the eyes, "Bury the ... Continue Reading
Christmas is over so now what?
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God - 2Corinthians 5:20 With Christmas over we can sometimes feel the focus on Jesus Christ has ended, like the decorations and presents we can put Christ away, hidden until the next big event to remember. . ... Continue Reading
The 70 Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards
"Being sensible that I am unable to do any thing without God’s help, I do humbly entreat him, by his grace, to enable me to keep these Resolutions, so far as they are agreeable to his will, for Christ’s sake." - Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards is one of many Christian hero's I have, his passion for his faith, discipline in Christian ... Continue Reading