Salvation is transformative. Apart from transformation, there is reason to question the true presence of salvation. It is imperative to discern whether one is truly a Christian, or one only in “name;” if one is a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ or one who only claims Jesus for the hoped for benefits. The Lord did... Continue Reading →
David’s House Ministries
David’s House Ministries located in Wyoming, MI “exists to extend God’s love and foster a community of care to adults with special needs.” David’s House (DHMIN) is committed to providing wonderful homes to 71 individuals. Owning 8 Adult Foster Care (AFC) homes and providing services to 2 privately owned AFC homes in West Michigan, they... Continue Reading →
The Discipline of Scripture Reading and Prayer
The Lord has given us a great privilege of being able to hold in our hands and read His Holy Word. Knowing it has been fully inspired by God, we have the confident assurance of its absolute truth written on every page and that it has total relevance for us today. He has given us... Continue Reading →
Psalm 103.1-22
God forgives. Whatever the past, sin and shame, whatever the foolishness and miserable choices made, God forgives the repentant heart and life. Time wasted, opportunities missed, righteousness neglected, God is willing and able to forgive them all. “He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.... Continue Reading →
Augustus Toplady
I recently read a book by Augustus Toplady (1740-1778; England) titled Contemplations on the Sufferings, Death and Resurrection of Christ. Excellent! In the chapter titled “The Sufferings and Death of Christ ,” he focused on the verse from Matthew 27.46, My God! My God! Why hast Thou forsaken me.” An excerpt: Long before our blessed... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 