Tag Archives: joy

Why do we resent grace?

It is counter-intuitive, but nevertheless, there it is. We all, from time to time, take offense when grace is offered to us. We all, even more of the time, take offense when grace is offered to others. Two different circumstances, … Continue reading

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Welcome To the Machine

It may be a sign that we are in a technological age that we tend to equate technology with machines. Technology, however, is not just about machines. Technology includes in its range of meaning the entire idea of techniques. Human … Continue reading

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My Valentine

In two days two things will happen. First, it will be, for everyone around the world, Valentine’s Day. Second, it will be for me and my Valentine, and all those who join us, our first day of worshipping as Sovereign … Continue reading

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Sovereign Grace Fellowship- Announcement

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Grace Abounding

Grace is a virtue that is not only far more powerful than nice, but, not coincidently, is far more difficult to cultivate. All it takes to adopt a nice attitude toward others is to simply not care. Nice, in fact, … Continue reading

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 56- We must do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. Extraordinary times call for ordinary measures. When things go as we expect them to go we generally know what we are called to do. When, however, … Continue reading

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 55 We must put bitterness and envy to death. Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field (Genesis 3:1). Part of his craftiness is encouraging us to see sin as something that we do rather … Continue reading

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Coming Up Repentance

Forgiveness of sins does not, of itself, erase the need, in some contexts, for real, painful, and fitting consequences. If a man robs a bank and then throws himself on the mercy of God in Christ his sin will most … Continue reading

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Optimism; Body Diversity; All the World

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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The Spirit of Christmas Future

I must have been 10 years old when the anxiety hit me. I sat amidst the crumpled paper when it dawned on me, “It doesn’t get any better than this.” As I surveyed my gifts, however, I knew—the descent had … Continue reading

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