By John MacDuff “In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You — and wait in expectation.” “Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You.” — Psalm 143:8 O eternal Lord, whose nature and whose name is…
God shall alone the refuge be,And comfort of my mind;Too wise to be mistaken, He,Too good to be unkind. In all his holy, sovereign will,He is, I daily find,Too wise to be mistaken, stillToo good to be unkind. When I the tempter’s rage endure,’Tis God supports my mind;Too wise to be mistaken, sure,Too good to…
You’ve probably read Proverbs, or at least heard your grandmother quote it, and felt the sting or the comfort of those short, sharp lines. “Wise words,” you think. But what do Proverbs actually do for you when life falls apart, when your anger flames up, when words wreck a marriage, or when shame keeps you…
Isaac Watts does what good hymnists do: he reads Scripture with a pastor’s eye, sings it with a poet’s heart, and hands both back to the congregation with a wink that says, “Now go and live this.” This little hymn is more than pretty verse; it’s a compact sermon on incarnation, law and gospel, atonement,…
In our fast-paced, digitally connected world, the essence of true friendship often gets lost amidst likes, shares, and fleeting interactions. J.R. Miller, in his timeless piece “The Basis of Friendship,” offers profound insights into the nature of genuine companionship that resonate deeply even today. Miller begins by acknowledging our God-given social nature, emphasizing that we…
Charles Haddon Spurgeon, often called the “Prince of Preachers,” was one of the most influential Christian leaders of the 19th century. His sermons, writings, and pastoral care shaped not only the Victorian church but also modern evangelical thought. Spurgeon’s perspective on biblical counseling remains especially relevant today as many believers seek wisdom on how to…
As Christians, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves, a command that often requires self-sacrifice, patience, and compassion. Yet, love is not synonymous with limitless availability or passive acquiescence. In fact, God calls us to exercise wisdom and intentionality in our relationships, which includes setting healthy boundaries. Boundaries are not barriers to love…
In the timeless narrative of Job, amidst the anguish and perplexity, lies a profound testament to the art of counseling. While the story is often celebrated for its portrayal of suffering and divine sovereignty, the middle chapters unveil a lesser-explored treasure trove of wisdom through the counsel of Elihu. In his enlightening article, James Fields…