Thoughts on Scripture and life
for the glory of Jesus Christ
The Darkness of Spiritual Depression (Psalm 42/43)
Dear discouraged soul, hope in God. Our hope is not wishful thinking, but assurance based on God’s promises. Hope that He will not abandon you in your despair. Hope that in Christ, the best is always yet to come.
Article Roundup: 2019.01.21
Faith that can’t save, Is there any hope in the news today, and freedom in Christ.
Satisfied in You - The Sing Team
Why are you downcast, oh my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
I can remember when You showed Your face to me
As a deer pants for water so my soul thirsts for You
And when I behold Your glory You so faithfully renew
Like a bed of rest for my fainting flesh
I am satisfied in You
Ignorance's False Hope and False Faith
John Bunyan's classic Pilgrim's Progress is a must-read for every Christian. Although Bunyan wrote in the 17th century, his characterization of people within the world is uncannily accurate. Herein is helpful wisdom for every saint navigating to the Heavenly Kingdom.
Below is the story of Ignorance, and his tragically false assurance of salvation. He stands for every religious person too ignorant to know that he is lost. Oh Lord, open the eyes of the blind.