Note: You can find this in a printable PDF on the Free Resources page of this blog. For further reading on this subject I recommend The Green Letters "Chapter 12: The Cross" by Miles Stanford. Substitution Christ died for our sins as our Substitute.He died in our place for our sins. Christ endured the punishment … Continue reading Two Aspects of Christ’s Cross
Blogger Note: The following is the transcript of the sermon preached on May 21, 2023 at Pioneer Bible Church. We set aside time to honor our high school seniors, and this was my charge to them. “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are … Continue reading Rejoice that Your Names Are Written in Heaven
God’s Plummetby Bill WhittingtonA poem dedicated to Dr. Malcolm Guite.Thank you for helping me recover wonder and creativity! I heard a preacher share a word On using poetry as prayer. The way he spoke on depression Gave me hope over despair. He spoke about an ancient tool That sailors used to inspect The depths of seas unexplored Hidden dangers to detect. He … Continue reading God’s Plummet – A Poem
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20 This proverb recently leapt off the page at me. I came away with a slightly different application than you may expect, but I believe it is worthwhile. I am considering this proverb in light of reading. I am a … Continue reading Walk With the Wise
Pastor Kenneth McGee. Used by permission of Sherill McGee. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. It will … Continue reading Walking With God
Father, On this fifth day of Christmas, we rejoice in the angel’s announcement of Good News. It truly does fill our hearts with joy. It is Your Good News for all people. A Savior has been born to us. This Savior is Christ the Lord. He is Your King who has come to save His … Continue reading Fifth Day of Christmas Prayer
Note: December 28 has traditionally been called "Massacre of the Innocents" or "Childermass." It has traditionally been set aside to remember the small ones in Bethlehem that Herod slaughtered in his attempt to kill Jesus (Matthew 2:16-18). Father, On this day of Christmastide, we consider the children of Bethlehem the evil Herod slaughtered. These poor … Continue reading Fourth Day of Christmas Prayer
Father, on this second day of Christmastide we praise you for the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Praise be to the One who humbled himself and took on our humanity. 'Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who … Continue reading Second Day of Christmas Prayer
Letter to the Reader Dear Reader, Thank you for reading this short offering of Advent Meditations. It has only been in recent years that I have learned the value of setting aside the weeks of Advent to long for Jesus' coming and lament the darkness of the world. This practice has been particularly good for … Continue reading Advent Meditations
Christmas morning has arrived! We have been taking time to study about Advent in our adult Sunday School class. Advent means “coming,” so Advent is the time we reflect on Jesus’ coming. The Church has traditionally reflected on His first and second comings during the season of Advent. We remember the first coming when Jesus … Continue reading Advent’s Ending, Christmastide’s Arrival – Light and Redemption
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