The Sinful Forgiven Do we learn from our mistakes and the mistakes of others? Knowing sin has consequences, do we take notice and learn from our sin and from those who have chosen a sinful path? At times it is easy to judge, but not learn; to bemoan circumstances of others, but take no... Continue Reading →
Longing for spiritual milk
1 Peter 2.1-12 An infant longs for milk for nourishment and satisfaction; the child will cry, scream, fuss for milk when they are hungry; they will not give up until they are fed; they will continue their desire in unignorable ways longing for their hunger to be satisfied. Peter used this illustration to press home... Continue Reading →
Preparing for Action in 2025
1 Peter 1.3-21 Writing to Christians who had faced severe persecution, Peter sought to encourage them in God’s truth working in and through their lives. They had faced deep trials, and more trials would come in the future. Living for Christ did not mean then, nor does it mean now, that life will be absent... Continue Reading →
Jesus – Savior
Matthew 1.18-25 For many people, they did not think about being steeped in sin; they did not consider their sinfulness to be a problem; they did not think about condemnation because of sin. They were busy living, doing what they wanted to do, what pleased them, and what was necessary to put bread on the... Continue Reading →
The Love of Christ for Sinners!
Along with my morning reading of Scripture I generally read a hymn from an old hymnal simply called Gadsby’s Hymns. This is a collection of hymns written by Puritans and are rich with truth and encouragement. In celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, may we ever remember the depth of His love and... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 