Devotions about Haiti, a hell of a surprise to be avoided, and eyes to see Christ naked

If God is touching your heart about Haiti, but, you’re not quite sure how to respond, here’s a devotional exercise you could do in the next few days. Read Matthew 25 aloud.  It is a good thing to force yourself…

Piper: When you hug those who are suffering, you need a place to stand

If you aren’t suffering terribly right now, you know someone who is.  John Piper (12/27/09) preached on suffering and Romans 8:15-25 at the Village Church who recently learned that their young senior pastor, Matt Chandler, has a malignant brain tumor. …

Matt Chandler, “It is better to go into the house of mourning than the house of feasting”

Pastor Matt Chandler of the Village Church recently learned that he has a malignant brain tumor.  In a brief update for his church today (watch it here), he shared that a verse which has constantly been on his mind is…