Good morning. May the Lord be with you and bless you on this fine day.
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Why Wouldn’t God Provide More Proof?
I think we all ask this question at one time or another, don’t we? Why wouldn’t God provide more proof of his existence? “While the influence of the so-called new atheists, led by Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens, has waned in recent years, the fog of their critiques against Christianity has not altogether disappeared. Comedian Ricky Gervais has leveled one of the most compelling arguments against Christianity…”
Six Gospel Antidotes to Anxiety
“We live in an anxious world. While these are certainly challenging times, in Christ we do not have to be anxious. We have a Father in heaven who knows us, loves us, and provides for our needs. Our Father is not anxious, and neither must we be. In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us six antidotes for the spiritual ailment of anxiety.”
Truth Comes First
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Be the Predictable Pastor
Reuben Bredenhof says that pastors should be known for their predictability, which is not the same as being boring or uninteresting. Let him make his case, and I think you will agree. (See also Darryl Dash on The Scandal of Particularity.)
Writing Is Pain, but Environment Can Help
Trevin acknowledges what every writer finds eventually: writing is extremely difficult. But he is also right to acknowledge that the writer’s environment can help.
Depths of Mordor
“Years ago, there was a foreign squeeze in my chest that caught me off guard. The inability to console myself was disorienting, and tears tried to salvage what little peace remained. I thought I would never experience them. My pride blinded me, yet there I was having a panic attack. I was confused and unable to take the next step.” Rachel explains how she was able to escape from the depths of her own Mordor.
The Lord’s Supper Is the Best Altar Call
I had not thought about the Lord’s Supper or altar calls in this way before. I found it helpful.
Flashback: When Grumbling Meets Gossip
As Christians, we are responsible to maintain the unity of our local churches, and to do that, we need to protect our relationships with our brothers and sisters. When we face the temptation to grumble and dispute, we need to look—to look back, look up, and look forward.
If Satan’s basic game plan is pride, seeking to draw us into his life of arrogance, then God’s basic game plan is humility, drawing us into the life of his Son.
—Paul Miller
