Really? It is time for the May edition of “What’s on Your Nightstand?†How is that even possible?! Where have the weeks (and months!) gone? Oh, right. They were lost somewhere in the sea of cardboard moving boxes, and the general chaos of settling in to a new home and town. How long do you think I’ll be …
Slavery
“…our slavery to Christ has radical implications for how we think and live. Â We have been bought with a price. We belong to Christ. Â We are part of a people for His own possession. Â And understanding all of that changes everything about us, starting with our perspective and our priorities. . “True Christianity is not about adding Jesus to my …
Christian Work
There is no such thing as Christian work. That is, there is no work in the world which is, in and of itself, Christian. Christian work is any kind of work, from cleaning a sewer to preaching a sermon, that is done by a Christian and offered to God. . This means that nobody is excluded from serving God. It …
What’s On Your Nightstand?
Once again, the ladies over at 5 Minutes for Books are asking, What’s on Your Nightstand? Although I hardly ever remember in time to actually participate, this is one of my favorite memes! As I’ve said before, my books rarely stay on my nightstand…they are often scattered throughout the house, in the car, and my purse… But, this is what I …
What Ought A Saved Man to Do?
We hear a great deal about people’s intentions, and hopes, and wishes, and feelings, and professions. It would be well if we could hear more about people’s practice. It is not the servant who is found wishing and professing, but the servant who is found “doing†whom Jesus calls “blessed.† . The lesson is one which many, unhappily, shrink from …