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Thoughts on the Gospel, Life, and Ministry
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. — Amos 5:24 In the eighth century BC, the prophet Amos asked the Israelites why they wanted the Day of the Lord to come since they had not returned to the… Continue Reading “Devoted Lives Over Empty Worship”
And let us consider how to stir one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. — Hebrews 10:24-25 The… Continue Reading “Gathering With God’s People”
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. — Micah 6:8 The prophet Micah famously distilled God’s will into a… Continue Reading “Doing What the Lord Requires”
Indeed, I count everything as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him…… Continue Reading “The Surpassing Worth of Jesus”
So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire. — James 3:5 If James’s readers had lived in the 20th-century American South, they’d have said, “The preacher’s… Continue Reading “Loving God with a Redeemed Tongue”
“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her. — Luke 10:41-42 Mary and Martha of Bethany present a vivid contrast in how our… Continue Reading “Restful Hearts “
You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I say to you, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven.”… Continue Reading “Loving Our Enemies”
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. — Matthew 6:33 This famous command — “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness” — concludes a section of the Sermon on… Continue Reading “Seek God’s Kingdom First”
For here we have no lasting city, but we seek a city that is to come… Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. — Hebrews 13:14,16 One of the heroes of the… Continue Reading “Share What You Have”
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! — Psalm 95:1-2 Psalm 95… Continue Reading “Full-bodied Worship”
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