“For every look at yourself, take ten looks at Christ.”  (M’Cheyne) I look at myself too much. My plans, my desires, my discouragement, my failures, my fears, my regrets, my weaknesses. I don’t look at Christ often enough. Who He is, His glory, majestic power and unfathomable love. Corrie Ten Boom says it well, “If… Continue reading Ten Looks

Why do I love my church you may ask?It isn’t because we are perfect, or even close to it.A subtle assumption may arise that it should be closer to perfection,giving way to unrealistic expectations.The church is made up of sinners saved by grace alone through faith in Christ alone.Our Saviour has started a great work… Continue reading Why Do I Love my Church?

As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing… Continue reading Uncertainty

As I reflect on the Christmas story, I realize how Joseph and Mary are powerful examples of people who trusted in the Lord and obeyed Him no matter what the cost to their personal comforts. When it seemed that Mary had been unfaithful to him, Joseph chose to believe the voice of the Lord “that… Continue reading The Blessings of Obedience

“There are many who are righteous, but who are not kind.There are many who are kind, but who are not righteous.”  (Ligon Duncan) Righteousness and kindness. Oh what a wonderful combination. The pharisees were righteous, they obeyed the law with a vigor few of us will ever know. Yet they showed no care or compassion… Continue reading Be Righteous and Kind

“I don’t think anything could be as lovely as having the ability to lovingly trust one, never placing faith in other people yet never being suspicious and bitter. To only have confidence in God and in what God’s grace can do for people. To never despair and never give up hope for any person. There… Continue reading To Only Have Confidence in God

Those who were crucified with him also reviled him.   -Mark 15:32 One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed… Continue reading A Criminal’s Life

The process of sanctification pleases God; not just the final destination of when we see Jesus face-to-face and we are made like Him. Without holiness no one will see God and as Christians we are called to be holy as He is holy. It will be a lifelong pursuit. We are saved, not because of… Continue reading A Lifetime Pursuit

“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength” (Spurgeon) God’s grace is sufficient for every moment we will face in life. Often while going through  seasons of change, deep-seated fears are stirred up and feelings of uncertainty can overwhelm us. The truth is that even if all our… Continue reading Sufficient

There is a world of difference between conviction and condemnation. While there is no longer any condemnation for those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ, conviction from the Holy Spirit will be a regular occurrence in our lives.  Conviction is from God. Condemnation is from Satan. Conviction is specific. Condemnation is general. Conviction… Continue reading A World of Difference