Dread vs. Desire

Lo que el impío teme, eso le vendrá; Pero a los justos les será dado lo que desean. (RVR 1960) CONTEXT:  Unlike most books and chapters of the bible putting this one in context is hard because Chapter 10 is a collection of wise sayings of Solomon. Yet it does help to look at the preceding … More Dread vs. Desire

Death vs. Life

CONTEXT: Yesterday in our devotional Blame Game we can trace the history of blaming others back to Adam and Eve (Gen 3:12-13). But the consequences of their actions were far greater than that, instead of peace and good health with eternal life in the Garden of Eden they brought about sin, disease, and DEATH. Genesis … More Death vs. Life

The Blame Game

It seems that everyone wants and needs to blame someone else for their mistakes, suffering or overall lot in life. What is worse for me is I hear it and see it regularly in those claiming to be evangelical Christians. Mans Nature:  It is mans fallen nature to lie and blame others for our failures. … More The Blame Game

John MacArthur on Anxiety and God’s Sovereignty

It should be clear by now that unchecked anxiety isn’t good for you. It’s a sin expressly forbidden by the Lord, so there is the spiritual cost to consider. But it’s also harmful to your health, your productivity, and your relationships. It wreaks havoc throughout your life, and as we saw yesterday, it strangles your … More John MacArthur on Anxiety and God’s Sovereignty

Book of Life

What the late Dr. R.C. Sproul was referring to is sometimes argued over in Evangelical circles. That is can a redeemed person lose their eternal salvation. I am going to leave that discussion for another day (suffice it to say no) and move on to the topic at hand “The Book of Life” or “Lambs … More Book of Life

Steadfast Love

Written at a time of despair (Saul had sent men to watch form him and kill him)  the 59th Psalm is David calling out to God for help against his enemies. In the final verse (below) he makes a proclamation that God shows him even in these times Steadfast Love.  Fortaleza mía, a ti cantaré; … More Steadfast Love