HEBREWS 5:14 – But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.” THEME OF THE DAY: SPIRITUAL EXERCISE. We hear a lot about its value and necessity, but knowing of its value and necessity does not make it a regular activity in our lives. Knowing about…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
TAKE UP AND READ: Our recommended book for the month of July is a Christian classic titled SPIRITUAL DEPRESSION: ITS CAUSES AND CURE by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. This is one of those Christian classics every believer should read and re-read. The “Doctor”, as he was known, preached a series of 21 sermons in 1954 on…
TAKE UP AND READ: “It is not hasty reading—but serious meditating upon holy and heavenly truths, that make them prove sweet and profitable to the soul. It is not the bee’s touching of the flower, which gathers honey—but her abiding for a time upon the flower, which draws out the sweet. It is not he…
TAKE UP AND READ. The QBC book of the month for June is Communion with the Triune God by John Owen edited by Kelly M. Kapic and Justin Taylor, published by Crossway, 416 pages. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. This will make for life-changing reading and if you only have one book to read this…
PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 – I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know…
TAKE UP AND READ. Our May 2024 book recommendation is an older book but a relevant and “must read” for Christians in the 21st century. Originally published in 1963, The Christian Mind, authored by Harry Blamires, addresses the critical place of the mind in Christian living. As we watch the chaos and radicalization of many in our…