The Mystery of Providence

“I cry out to God Most High,
to God who fulfills his purpose for me.”
Psalm 57:2
Understanding of God’s Providence has helped me to better trust and hope in God, in spite of the obstacles, trials, or troubles I encounter.
John Flavel, a puritan pastor/theologian, wrote The Mystery of Providence. Although published in 1678, it still serves as [...]

Scadalous Freedom Book Review

In the winter of 2004, I attended a conference for college students with Campus Outreach. Randy Pope spoke that week on the topic of counterfeit faith. What he really discussed was true faith and how faith and grace play out in our walk with Christ.
What stood out most to me was his story about his [...]

Rest & Exhortation

Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God.  But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.  Hebrews 3:12-13
This letter is written to encourage [...]

Don’t Neglect This Great Salvation!

“…and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?” Hebrews 2:2b-3a ESV

If we neglect what Christ accomplished on the cross, what other means of salvation do we have to turn to?  Jehovah, the God of the Bible, has shown Himself throughout history and the [...]