J.I. Packer (1926-2020) “Live slowly enough to be able to think deeply about God.”

D.A. Carson - "We don’t drift into spiritual life; we do not drift into disciplined prayer. We do not grow in prayer unless we plan to pray. That means we must set aside time to do nothing but pray. What we actually do reflects our highest priorities. That means that we can

This great prophecy has not yet been fulfilled. But one day soon, it will be. Micah 7:15-20 “As in the days when you came out of the land of Egypt, I will show them marvelous things. The nations shall see and be ashamed of all their might; they shall lay

Satan boasts and flexes against the Church, but his influence over the nations is leashed and expiring. The Gospel is advancing and the King is coming soon. There is no turning back. “Our ancient foe. . . We tremble not for him.” The Kingdom of God cannot be thwarted.

In a world “subjected to futility,” a world that “lies under the power of the evil one,” a world in which “nations rage” and “kingdoms totter,” the Christian has solidity and solace in the immutable fact that he worships a Covenant keeping God, who “knows the end from the

Persecution hath slain its thousands; but pleasures their ten thousands. —Puritan Thomas Manton, Works 16:119

Hosea 6.3: “So let us know, let us press on to know the LORD. His going forth is as certain as the dawn; And He will come to us like the rain, Like the spring rain watering the earth.”

Thank God, often and always. Pride and gloom do not grow easily in a thankful heart.

“God is giving you grace, give him thanks.” — Charles Spurgeon

Aiden Wilson Tozer (1897-1963) - "Gratitude is an offering precious in the sight of God, and it is one that the poorest of us can make and be not poorer but richer for having made it."

A sobering word from Daniel 12— “. . . there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book. And many of those who sleep in the

We shouldn’t be surprised to find unhinged young people on both the left & right. When children aren’t taught the Gospel, disciplined, well-loved & nurtured, they are bound to chase foolishness, whatever its brand. The dereliction of godly parenting is the root societal sickness.

This great prophecy has not yet been fulfilled. But it will! Ezekiel 39:17-29— “As for you, son of man, thus says the Lord GOD: Speak to the birds of every sort and to all beasts of the field: ‘Assemble and come, gather from all around to the sacrificial feast that I am

When there is not a constant course of mortification set up, but lust is let alone to reign without control, you have no interest in Christ. —Thomas Manton, Works 16:103

Who said it wouldn’t be difficult? Who said it wouldn’t mean death? Who said you’d have everything your way? He did not. But He did promise to satisfy you with Himself and never to abandon you. And He has kept His Word, hasn’t He? And so He will, to the very end.

Life is a privilege undeserved, Sin has warped our view of all; Hold fast, soldier, do not swerve, From the path, the upward call. We have union with our God, For the blood of Christ prevails; Bright communion, bottomless, broad, Love from Him, it cannot fail. Let us then look

John Newton (1725-1807) - "Now may fervent pray'r arise Wing'd with faith, and pierce the skies; Fervent pray'r shall bring us down Gracious answers from the throne. Shepherd of Thy blood-bought sheep! Teach the stony heart to weep; Let the blind have eyes to see, See

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A terribly sad but solid assessment.

The Christian has three unshakable grounds for peace, joy, and hope— 1. Christ has come for us. 2. Christ is exalted for us. 3. Christ is coming for us. Lift up your head, child of God, for “you belong to Christ.”