I was pondering the other day the judgment of God upon the people at Babel.  Why did God judge these people?  He judged them because they were prideful about their own identity.  How did God judge them?  He separated them into nations; ironically, into nations that would again become prideful about their own identity.  The existence of separate nations is a curse and judgment from God upon our sin.  How backward it is then for us to then boast in our nation over others.

This is where the gospel comes into play.  God is reconciling through Christ what He separated (because of people’s pride) at Babel.  The gospel is essentially international.  To boast in one nation over another is essentially opposed to the gospel and it is in fact boasting that we have received the judgment of God.  I have copied below a very important practical application of this truth.  This article that I have attached is written by one who has personally brought the gospel to murderers and those some might term “terrorists” in nations that are often verbally maligned.  Dr. Black brings up a striking point and vital question for the church in America.  Where will we stand on this issue? Continue reading this post…

I am really excited about this year’s vacation Bible study.  Why?  Because the discerning ladies in charge of planning have decided to forgo a pre-packaged curriculum and to rely on simple truths from the Word of God.  Thank you ladies, you know who you are.  You will find the schedule for VBS on our above calendar link in the month of June.  We will be exploring 5 questions and answering them from God’s Word.  “Who made us?” “Why did God make us?” “How can we glorify God?” “Where is God?” “Where can we learn how to love and obey God?”  These simple catechistic questions are fundamental to the faith of children.  Hopefully and prayerfully these fundamentals will take root and bear much fruit in the lives of the children who attend.  Will you join me in praying for VBS and the children this year?

The word I used to title this daily thought carries the meaning of cool indifference, lack of concern, and casualness.  My conviction this morning from the Word of God is that there is entirely too much nonchalance concerning the Word of God.  Let’s take a look at Psalm 19:7-11. Continue reading this post…

One of the things I’ve noticed since I’ve been pastoring is telling not only of my own sinful nature but also of an error in our ecclesiology - study of the church.  What I’ve seen is that I study the Word of God much more intensely when I have teaching responsibilities than when I do not. Continue reading this post…