Among the varieties of writings found in Scripture are doxologies. These are divinely and purposely placed unique praises to God. Like all of Scripture that honors, reveals, and glorifies God, doxologies soar into worship from a heart that is overwhelmed by the revealed knowledge and contemplation of God. Doxologies are not placed by accident, but in perfect response to the truth leading up to them. One of the most amazing doxologies in Scripture is found in Romans 11:33-36. Here we read, “Oh, the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments […]

“It is good to understand that Christ’s service never did secure a man from all the ills that flesh is heir to, and never will. If you are a believer, you must reckon on having your share of sickness and pain, of sorrow and tears, of losses and crosses, of deaths and bereavements, of partings and separations, of vexations and disappointments, so long as you are in the body. Christ never undertakes that you shall get to heaven without these. He has undertaken that all who come to Him shall have all things pertaining to life and godliness; but He […]

“We are blessed – supremely happy – not when we have everything going for us, but when everything in us is going for God” Joni Eareckson Tada God has made us as wonderfully designed creatures with a will, a moral compass, an ability to learn and to make decisions, but yet we are ruined by sin.  In Gods mercy He has looked on us with pity sending His Son to redeem us, and to transform us from our ruin to a creature that can live with God and do His will for all eternity.  As a result, God must and […]