Quote 021 :: Humility … where Christ is ALL
Let us study humility. This is the grace with which all must begin, who would be saved. We have no true religion about us, until we cast away our high thoughts, and feel ourselves sinners. This is the grace which all saints may follow after, and which none have any excuse for neglecting. All God’s children have not gifts, or money, or time to work, or a wide sphere of usefulness; but all may be humble. This is the grace, above all, which will appear most beautiful in our latter end. Never shall we feel the need of humility so deeply, as when we lie on our deathbeds, and stand before the judgment-seat of Christ. Our whole lives will then appear a long catalogue of imperfections, ourselves nothing, and Christ all. Read more
Psalm 51.1-2
Over the last several weeks, we have been exploring the downfall of King David in 2 Samuel 11-12. After the studly prophet Nathan confronts David about his sin, David, in conviction and heaviness of heart, goes into a back room and pens Psalm 51. This Psalm spills out of a heart of confession and a desperate desire for God to come and completely change his life. Join us on a several week word study through Psalm 51 and may the “prayer” of David be our own. Let’s begin with the concept of poetry … Read more
What Do I Still Lack?
What percentage of responsibility for my spiritual maturity is the Lord’s, and how much of it is mine? To say that I alone am responsible for my soul’s development is conceit. To say that all the responsibility is the Lord’s is impudence. Read more
Reading Shelf 01
In lieu of a book review, I decided to list the books I am currently reading through. In my “random” post, I mentioned I tend to read several books at one time – some I blaze through, a few I read a chapter or two a week – but the plethora of books keeps my reading interesting and fresh. Here is what is on my “reading shelf” today: Read more
Quote 20 :: Multiplying Distractions
Modern civilization is so complex as to make the devotional life all but impossible. It wears us out by multiplying distractions and beats us down destroying our solitude, where otherwise we might drink and renew our strength, before going out to face the world again. Read more
CSConnection :: April-June 2011
The new edition of the Cross Style Connection magazine is now available! You can download the April-June 2011 edition by going to: CSConnection.org Read more
Despised (2 Samuel 12.9)
Over the last several Bible studies, we have been examining David’s sin with Bathsheba and later his confrontation by the studly prophet Nathan. If you haven’t already read those posts, I would encourage you to go back and read them before continuing this one.
2 Samuel 11
2 Samuel 11.27 – A Chiastic Displeasure
2 Samuel 12.1-7 – You Are the Man Read more
