Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, Unuttered or expressed, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear, The upward glancing… Hymn: “Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire” by James Montgomery
Among the many sayings in the book of Proverbs is one that pastor Charles Bridges called the polestar of the Christian life1—that is, the fixed point in the sky by which one is able to… How to Show Yourself “Approved Unto God”
We are building in sorrow And building in joy A temple the world cannot see, But we know it will stand If we found it on a rock, Thro’ the ages of eternity. We are… Hymn: “Building Day by Day” by Fanny Crosby
There’s a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar, For the Father waits over the way To prepare us a dwelling place there. In the sweet by and… Hymn: “In the Sweet By and By” by Sanford Fillmore Bennett
Jesus, my Savior, to Bethlehem came, Laid in a manger to sorrow and shame; Oh, it was wonderful, blessed be His name, Seeking for me, for me! Seeking for me, seeking for me, Seeking for… Hymn: “Seeking for Me”
In a world where many people think life lacks rhyme or reason, Christians are called to be different and to think differently. With our Bibles open, we affirm that God is both creator and sustainer… Not by Chance: Why Christians See Purpose in Everything
Most of us don’t use the word covenant often. But the Bible is built on covenants—God’s promises to His people. Understanding these promises across the Bible, including those God made to Noah, Abraham, and Moses,… A Concise Guide to Covenant Theology with Alec Motyer
The notion of self-defined morality has become entrenched in contemporary Western culture. The world often invites us to freedom on our own terms, and it has peddled that idea everywhere from Supreme Court decisions to… True Freedom Comes with a Yoke
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” John 10:27–28… Wallpaper: My Sheep
William Sangster, the twentieth-century Methodist preacher, began a volume on preaching with these words: “Preaching is in the shadows. The world does not believe in it.”1 Today the situation is graver still. Despite its recovery… Preaching Doesn’t Belong in the Shadows
