In, The Cross Centered Life, C.J. Mahaney quotes Luther in explaining that we all carry the nails of the Cross in our pockets: You and I follow along as the Romans lead Jesus away to the hill called Golgotha –…
Ancient Tsunami Warnings and Lives Built on the Beach
Our hearts continue to go out to the people of Japan. In the below thought, I am not making a point about the Japanese people. But, I am noticing how the Bible uses this picture of building on the beach…
Augustine on God’s Love . . . and Hate
Consider this profound quote from Augustine (emphasis added): God’s love is incomprehensible and unchangeable. For it was not after we were reconciled to him through the blood of his Son that he began to love us. Rather, he has loved…
What happened on Holy Week: Thursday
Justin Taylor gives a biblical summary of what happened on Thursday of Holy Week (click here).
Grace and Truth Conference at Morningstar Baptist
Our friends at Morningstar Baptist are again hosting an excellent conference for women. The April 29-30 conference has an excellent lineup (see here) of Wendy Alsup, Carolyn McCulley, Holly Stratton, and Pastor Bob Bixby. I have always been impressed by…
Holy Week: What happened on Wednesday
Justin Taylor gives a summary of what happened on Wednesday of Holy Week: Click here.
Clowney: “The story is God’s story”
Edmund Clowney (The Unfolding Mystery, 11): The story is God’s story. It describes his work to rescue rebels from their folly, guilt, and ruin. And in His rescue operation, God always takes the initiative. When the apostle…
Switcheroo
HT: Denny Burk
Holy Week: What happened on Tuesday
Justin Taylor continues his series on what happened each day of the week during Holy Week with Tuesday’s post.
Is “Holy Week” Holy?
John Piper: The week between Palm Sunday and Easter is not intrinsically holy, except that all time is holy, since it belongs to God. But we can make it holy by setting it apart for sacred focus. May I encourage…