He is Lavish

Scott Grant, in a message, “THE GOSPEL IS WORTH EVERYTHING YOU CAN GIVE IT” Philippians 4:16-19 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit.  I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, … More He is Lavish

Double gladness!

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Psalm 122:1 Charles H. Spurgeon, in  “The Treasury of David” Good children are pleased to go home, and glad to hear their brothers and sisters call them thither. David’s heart was in the worship of God, and he was … More Double gladness!

Spurgeon: Never go hungry while the daily bread of grace is on the table of mercy.

So Jehoiachin put off his prison garments. And every day of his life he dined regularly at the king’s table,  and for his allowance, a regular allowance was given him by the king, according to his daily needs, as long as he lived. 2 Kings 25:29-30 Charles H. Spurgeon comments in “Morning and Evening, Feb … More Spurgeon: Never go hungry while the daily bread of grace is on the table of mercy.

Growing Contentment

“I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Philippians 4:11 C.H. Spurgeon comments in “Morning and Evening, (Feb 16)” THESE words show us that contentment is not a natural propensity of man. “Ill weeds grow apace.” Covetousness, discontent, and murmuring, are as natural to man as thorns are to the soil. … More Growing Contentment

New heart = Fruit change

The nature of a tree determines or defines the kind of fruit it produces.  Jesus said in Luke 6:43-45 that the tree is known by its fruit. So, for our fruit to change, our nature must change. One false doctrine floating around out there is that we can change ourselves. But the Bible says, “Can the Ethiopian change … More New heart = Fruit change

Piper: the joy and the wonder and the power and privilege and the peace of a life of prayer!

John Piper on Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. The effect of faithful prayer here is stated … More Piper: the joy and the wonder and the power and privilege and the peace of a life of prayer!

Dealing With Logs

Coty Pinckney on Luke 6: Consider verses 39, 41, and 42: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? . . .  Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?  How … More Dealing With Logs