The Bedrock of Relationships
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Emily Dickinson, a famous American poet, once wrote a short but profound poem: Words of truth are the bedrock of relationships A word is dead when it is said, some say.
It Helps to Sing
Singing is good for us. A few years ago, I co-authored a book, Songs of the Saints, on congregational singing. In the book, we spoke about the power of singing.
Rest for Dark Days
What does it mean to ″rest in God″? ″Rest″ usually stands in opposition to work. It's doing nothing instead of doing something.
Friend to the Harrassed
1 Peter 5:7 encourages us, ″Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you″. While God embraces all our problems, it doesn't mean we would be trouble-free.
In Need of True Satisfaction
One of the criticisms I hear about many modern praise songs is that they’re too individualistic. We sing to God, “I will
love you” or “I will praise you”.
How Long?
Many Christians will admit that they find it hard to pray. Amid life's busyness, it's difficult to maintain a regular, disciplined prayer life.
A Better Plan
All those mentioned in Hebrews 11, whether named or unnamed, “were all commended for their faith” (Hebrews 11:39; see vv. 2, 4). Firstly, they were commended by God himself.
Faith in the Invisible
Chapter 10 closes with the declaration that the righteous live by faith, thus setting the stage for a great discussion on faith.
Unshakeable Confidence
This passage begins with “therefore”, referring to the previous discussion about the unique Melchizedek priesthood of Christ. It encourages readers to persevere in their faith in Christ.