In looking at commentaries on 1 Peter, I read this: “Every real Christian feels that he is surrounded by dangers, and that he is in himself full of weakness; there cannot therefore be a greater comfort than to feel that we are kept by a power … [Continue reading]
One of the most often memorized verses in Scripture is Matthew 6:33 which reads: But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.Matthew 6:33 (ESV) This comes at the end of a section of the … [Continue reading]
I have written more than a few posts which catalog how much of the church has become unhelpful to those who are pursuing true spiritual growth. While it is easy to point to things that are wrong in the church, I have struggled to say what the church … [Continue reading]
"Then the disciples came and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?Matthew 15:12 (ESV) I recently received a copy of a new study Bible for which I will write a review in the next week or so. To … [Continue reading]
