“True love for God must be in the heart–or else there is no grace there whatever. If a man does not love God, then he is not a renewed man. Love for God is a mark which is always set … Continue reading
Martin Luther called it the heart of the Bible. Spurgeon called it the soul, head, foundation, and cornerstone of the Gospel. To miss it is to miss the central idea of God’s Word. Romans 3:21-26 Up to now (Romans 1-3:20), … Continue reading
Augustine of Hippo said “he who sings prays twice,” once with our music and once with our words. This song has pierced my heart as only music can. It is my anthem of freedom. My fears were drowned in perfect … Continue reading
We are called to not only be merciful, but to love mercy (Micah 6:8). To love it! When you love something you sacrifice for it, you protect it, and you put it before yourself. Mercy (not getting what you deserve) … Continue reading
God prefers love to Him & love to your neighbor above religious lip service. Worship with no heart disgusts Him. Do you call the Sabbath a delight? “If you turn away… From doing YOUR pleasure on MY holy day, And … Continue reading
God sent Jeremiah on a field trip to a potter’s studio where he saw an artist forming & fashioning clay as he saw fit. The end result was a beautiful, useful pot. This simple, but powerful analogy illustrates how God … Continue reading
The enemy is very good at making you think his thoughts, then making you think you thought them, and then accusing you for thinking them. The Holy Spirit teaches us by bringing to remembrance God’s Word to swat his lies … Continue reading
