Category Archives: Thoughts

By DON CARSON Numbers 30; Psalm 74; Isaiah 22; 2 Peter 3 A FEW YEARS AGO I spent some time in a certain so-called “third world” country, well known for its abject poverty. What struck me most forcibly about the … Continue reading →

Hebrews 1:3 ESV He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the … Continue reading →

“Democracy is medicine not food.” CS Lewis

I’m not really a zombie guy. I don’t literally believe in them. I don’t enjoy the games, TV shows and movies about them; but I do believe they are a good illustration for many people’s current life relationships. I’m talking … Continue reading →

If you are a Christian on this journey with Jesus towards Eternal Life then your life in this world is as bad as it is going to be. If you are not, then it is as good as it is … Continue reading →

“The gospel is a message about how we have been rescued from peril. The very word gospel has as its background a news report about some life-altering event that has already happened.” Mark 1: 1; Luke 2: 10; 1 Corinthians … Continue reading →

“Because we live in a society that is so ignorant of the work of God the work of man has an inflated importance.” –Eugene Peterson

“Promise made, promise kept is an action principle, not just an admonishment to keep your word. If you want to become a consistent promise keeper, you’ll need to be thoughtful about your promises every step of the way. There are … Continue reading →