"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God." (Psalm 20:7, ESV) Assurance, reassurance, comfort, solace, relief, plus numerous other words convey the potential sway of biblical texts like this. Why do I say potential sway? Simply, these words are not magic. The potential impact is contingent upon how the reader allows them ...
Keep ReadingJohn Piper's mother wrote this in his Bible when he was fifteen years old, "This book will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from this book." John Owen had a similar axiom, based on Romans 8:13, "Be killing sin or [sin] will be killing you." Piper's own words on these two statements are instructive, "We see that these two mottos are very closely connected, because Ro...
Keep Reading"When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?" (Psalm 8:34, ESV) How majestic is Your Name! Take the time today to read and reread Psalm 8. The blessings of meditating upon the glory and greatness of God cannot be underestimate...
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