My Thoughts on Christian Hedonism Part 2

Last month, I began giving some of my thoughts on Christian Hedonism (CH). In this article, I want to continue that discussion. But first, I want to clarify something. The core tenet of CH is summarized with the phrase, “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” And just to

My Thoughts on Christian Hedonism Part 1

A few weeks ago I confessed in our Adult Sunday school class that I am not a Christian Hedonist. In response to that, a request was made for me to explain why, and I said that I would do so in an article. So, for better or for worse, here it is! It is best

The Power of the Christian Life

A mark of true saving grace in a person’s life is when Jesus Christ becomes precious.True Christianity is not mainly focused on rules, or principles of duty, but on a clear spiritual vision of the glory of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18; 4:4-6). Don’t get me wrong: the Bible clearly teaches that duty is an

Wisdom from the Past—Octavius Winslow

Since God’s first gospel promise in Genesis 3:15, God’s people have always needed to guard against our own tendency to get distracted from Christ. We too easily lose sight of our King and His mission by focusing too much on the events taking place in the world around us. I see this not only happening

A Good Friday

Today is Good Friday, 2020. Though I wish we were able to gather together to worship the One Who paid such a cost to set us free from sin and death, we shall worship Him all the same! The Word of God is not bound, His Spirit is not limited, and Christ’s glory remains undiminished!

Wisdom from the Past-Edwards

Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise,making the most of your time, because the days are evil.Ephesians 5:15-16 During the days of lock-down, it is hard to remember how valuable the gift of time truly is. YouTube and Facebook are flooded with overdone clips relating the different ways people

Wisdom from the Past- Luther

I have heard more than once how unprecedented the current events are for many of us. Never before have we seen schools close for weeks, whole cities locked down in quarantine, or seen with such real-time updates the worldwide effects a spreading virus is inflicting upon the world. I have heard reports that in some

A Heart at Leisure from Itself

In our adult Sunday School class on February 9th, I read a poem by A. L. Waring. It is the first poem contained in the 1863 edition of Hymns and Meditations, published by E. P. Dutton and Company out of Boston. Quite a few in the class wanted a copy of the poem. So, I

Fear Not

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid;