Our hearts are broken. Today we are caught in between two immutable truths. Lucy is experiencing ineffable joy with the Lord; we are experiencing unspeakable grief and sorrow. John Newton penned a beautiful poem reflecting on the first truth. In vain my fancy strives to paint The moment after death, The glories that surround the…
The Lord Is Near the Brokenhearted
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Jesus’s ministry is the direct cause of hope for all whose hearts are broken because he solved the root cause of all broken hearts: sin.
The Church Will Thrive… Right?
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The mission of making and maturing disciples of Jesus is based on the promise of God that he guarantees its success.
Responding to 2020 (with help from John Owen)
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My friend John Owen has encouraged me, and perhaps he can encourage you too.
Freedom from Slavery to the Fear of Death
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Christians have been freed from slavery to the fear of death. So what?