He came into the world not to give bread, but to be bread. And he promises to be with you — yesterday, today, and forever ( Hebrews 13:8 ). Delight in the Lord and he will give you Mar 15, 2017 · The promise of Philippians 4:6–7 is clear and powerful: if we are faithful to turn worry into faith-filled prayer, God will protect our hearts from fretting. All you need to do, according to Jesus, is, “do not fear, only believe” ( Mark 5:36 ). The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World. Dec 9, 2012 · John Knight ( @johnpknight) is a Donor Officer at Desiring God. Aug 25, 2022 · The case was closed: Evangelical men should wear beards to enhance their ‘godliness’ even further. Start a writers’ group. In other words, Jim’s safe arrival is the object of our hope. Ziba, David’s servant — and the overseer of Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son — has cheated Mephibosheth Aug 22, 2022 · The connection between manhood and unmown cheeks today has flowed down through church history, like oil running down the beard of Aaron (Psalm 133:2). Our body, God’s dwelling. May 14, 2019 · The Gospel of Feel-Good. Loud and Quiet Women: The Portrait God Finds Beautiful. Happy Friday everyone. The point is to be generous. Trimmed, yes. If the psalmist had said, “See that the Lᴏʀᴅ is good,” we might comfort ourselves with the delusion that God could be observed at a safe distance. You were no longer a boy. ” “Thank you, Jesus, that you loved me and gave yourself for me. O God of fresh beginnings, take. In honor of Calvin’s ministry and, even more, in celebration of the God who restored the gospel to his church, we are making this video available today. If our churches and small groups leave us feeling like sin is not really that bad, even Satan will try to convince us to go. “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. They force our attention off of self-indulgent distractions and pursuits and on to God’s purposes and promises. Here is the background for 2 Samuel 19:24–30. Post-millennialists believe that Christ will return after (post) the thousand-year period. 5) "Thine, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty . 2. Aug 20, 2018 · Paul argues from ‘nature’ in both Romans 1:26–27 and 1 Corinthians 11:14–15. O Infinitely Passionate Father, You have created me with the capacity for deep affections — to love, to loathe, to desire, to delight, to excite, to grieve, to laugh, to enjoy, to fear, to be depressed, to be thankful. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it. And that is the whole argument of the psalm except for verses 10 and 11. ” Apr 20, 2012 · A Prayer for a Lukewarm Heart. He is the co-founder and president of The Gospel Coalition. Mark 8:34-36 : If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. (I think it will go down as one of my all-time DG Nov 11, 2019 · Matrimony Without Romance. Questions and answers with John Piper. ” “Satisfy me in your steadfast love, no matter what happens here. My prayer is that it would stir in Jan 24, 2012 · O Beard, Where Art Thou? Aug 22, 2022. Jesus said, “What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate” ( Mark 10:9 ). He is also the editor of the new NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible . Feb 12, 2016 · An Overview of the Whole Bible. Jackie Hill-Perry knows the power of same-sex attraction. Oct 25, 2016 · The post-Christian “has been there, done that, and has a closetful of camp T-shirts to show for it. And that will be a good thing, for the glory of God, and for your deepest joy. “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive. Shameful Acts. He will “restore. (For just a few examples, see 1 Chronicles 29:11-12, Psalm 103:19, Psalm 115:3, Proverbs 21:1, Isaiah 46:9 Articles Messages Books Podcasts Filter Resources By Ask Pastor John. John writes on disability, the Bible, and the church at The Apr 13, 2017 · Jesus stepped forward for you and me — willingly, with authority, and in love. And one reason I think Jesus did this is to show us that God certainly can help older brothers see how Mar 6, 2015 · Living free from our excessive fear is not only possible for you; it’s available to you. Jan 20, 2011 · We are Christians. Aug 7, 2014 · Poetry is a way of stewarding God’s stunning gift of language — a way of using language. Then, in verse 15, the same redeemer who is to be renowned it in view, and it says: Aug 10, 2018 · And you are who you are, what you are, how you are, where you are, and when you are because God made you ( John 1:3 ), wove you in your mother’s womb ( Psalm 139:13 ), called you to be his own ( John 10:27; Romans 8:30 ), and assigned you a place to live ( Acts 17:26 ). Jan 20, 2017 · Here’s why. As you look for a group, keep in mind there’s some pretty goofy stuff out there (both Christian and non-Christian), stuff that won't advance your thought or writing or your faith very well. Shaven, never! As Greg Morse of Desiring God explains in an excellent post, full, rounded beards were a sign of manhood. Make the glory of God and all that he is for us in Jesus the main reality people sense over the years, as they hear you preach week in and week out: “God is the main reality here. He was the Lebanese Ambassador to the United States. How unsettling that the Bible puts it like that. Nov 30, 2012 · God’s word to you through this story, in all the crises you face, is this: “Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s” ( 2 Chronicles 20:15 ). Absalom has led a rebellion against his father David, and David has been driven out of Jerusalem. Mar 29, 2018 · Jesus Christ was your more perfect lamb, every new mother’s once-for-all sacrifice. Jun 9, 2013 · 1. Planned sin is not accompanied by any promises of hope. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls” ( 1 Peter 1:8–9 ). Tithing isn’t necessarily a sign of grace. Apr 14, 2023 · Behold, a sower went out to sow. In the middle of the most horrible book in the Old Testament, “His mercies are new every morning. “Writing is not the privilege of a few gifted Christian dignitaries, but an invitation to every believer. ” “Use me, Jesus, to magnify your great worth. A leader should lead. He himself should be what he is calling others to be. The word means endurance—lasting and persisting and prevailing until all resistance is exhausted and God alone stands triumphant. Sep 29, 2006 · Desiring God 2006 National Conference. Sep 8, 2010 · Real rest is found in trusting the Person who is in control of the things you don’t understand. Augustine, commenting on Psalm 133, writes, “The beard signifies the courageous; the beard distinguishes the grown men, the earnest, the active, the vigorous. Series: The Globdrop Letters. Few things have been more helpful to me than realizing what Jonathan Edwards would call the end for which God created the world, including the end for which he created me. Aug 25, 2022 · Morse then grows out his case to say that “the connection between manhood and unmown cheeks today has flowed down through church history, like oil running down the beard of Aaron. In 1 Corinthians, Paul asserts that ‘nature’ teaches that long hair on men and short hair on Finally, we are freed to enjoy Jesus not only as our Lord and Savior, but also our all-surpassing, soul-satisfying Treasure. Put a spiritual cord on your phone. “To all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” ( John 1:12 ). He simply was there. Dec 13, 2007 · Here are 5 “Ds” that I have made part of my daily prayers: Whatever it takes, Lord, give me Delight in you as the greatest treasure of my heart. The entire Bible itself is a memorial. He who had rejected worldly crowns embraced the Roman cross. Jul 14, 2011 · Motherhood is not a hobby; it is a calling. Nov 12, 2023 · Why Costly Love Captures Us. And it doesn’t require heroic faith. Oct 31, 2012 · But now light was breaking out. May 8, 2012 · Desiring God exists to help people everywhere understand and embrace the truth that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. It was not just money or time or energy or inconvenience or even suffering; it was the full extent of sacrifice. The weather in Boston was clear, the sky cloudless, the air crisp, the trees showing just the first hint of fall color. But the promises of God believed immediately produce the energy of Aug 24, 2017 · God means for us to do something with his words. For 33 years, he served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Daily devotional with John Piper Nov 8, 2016 · Our Father and God, We acknowledge that in this election you are, as it were, holding up a mirror to America. Follow Desiring God on YouTube New Resources in Your Inbox. The main point, therefore, of verses 1–9 is “Let everyone who is godly pray to you in a time when you may be found,” because the contrite, un-mule-like heart which comes to God in prayer is forgiven (verse 5), protected (verse 7), and counseled how to live (verse 8). Christian mothers carry their children in hostile territory. He intervened between a ruined race and God’s righteous wrath to secure his people’s rescue. You will not truly love anyone else if you do not love God first and most. Don’t envy someone else’s sheep. The qualification cannot be overstated: God is “a very present help in trouble” ( Psalm 46:1 ), the emotional ballast for all saints going through valleys, our fortress to shelter his people from the storms of this life. At age seventeen, she was appointed commander in chief of the French army and led her forces to decisive victories over the English. It is not something to do if you can squeeze the time in. He points out that the total prescribed giving in the old covenant amounted to about 23%, not ten. It is as though he will post a guard by the door of our hearts that refuses to let any anxiety enter. Article. So post-millennialist believe that the reign of Christ in the “millennium” is his spiritual reign in the church, and that the peace and glory of the millennium will Listen to O Beard, Where Art Thou? and 332 more episodes by Articles By Desiring God, free! No signup or install needed. Oct 10, 2022 · But then my ears perked up. Embrace the people that he’s put in front of you. The blindness is in my eyes. To know him is heaven on earth and the very heaven of heavens. Jesus did not have to knock. May 26, 2014 · Christians, of all people, understand the crucial importance of remembering. Scripture: John 17:13. This special episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast comes to you in partnership with The Gospel Coalition. ( Psalm 37:4) Desire to know you, be with you, and seek your kingdom above all else. We say, “A good tailwind is our only hope of arriving on time. He is married to Dianne, and together they parent their four children: Paul, Hannah, Daniel, and Johnny. John Piper's Journal Entry on January 27, 1987. 19:27). We do not plan on sinning five times per week, then four, then three, until infrequent times of rebellion. 1. So I am committed to thanking God for his purposes in COVID-19. He is author of more than 50 books, including Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist and most recently Foundations for Lifelong Learning: Education in Serious Joy. It requires only a child’s faith. Hope is the reason why our hope might indeed come to pass. He stepped forward willingly. Joan of Arc (1412–1431) was a Catholic mystic and military prodigy. The topic, unexpectedly, had turned to beards: “Do not cut the hair at the sideas of your head or clip off the edges of your beard” (Lev. org. Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Dec 15, 2007 · The Bible called it Lamentations, a long, long, labor, first to see, and then to say that even here, God’s mercies are new every morning. So the Reformers took up a Latin phrase to describe the wonder: “Post Tenebras Lux”—“After Darkness Light. Jun 2, 2022 · And those that do lift a finger to stop it do just enough to salve the conscience but not enough to stop the killing. Those who persevere into the glorious future are those who remember the gracious past. Unconditional election delivers the harshest and the sweetest judgments to my soul. All it requires is faith. And Noah's hope the kindling fire. Get a clear vision for why everything exists, including yourself. Oct 23, 2009 · Why We Love the Doctrines of Grace. For post-Christians, common sense, science, philosophy and reason are the go-tos for worldviews and decision-making. Great is your faithfulness. Repent. Second, notice that the cost of his love was himself —his life. The next verse says, “I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and restore comfort to him and his mourners” ( Isaiah 57:18 ). Feb 27, 2017 · Grimgod. The post- Roe world may get ugly. She is also the author of Gay Girl, Good God . That’s where that text comes from, Lamentations 3. Nov 8, 2017 · If we’re willing to put our phones on a leash, we will unleash ourselves to focus more on the relationships and responsibilities that matter most. Jul 31, 2014 · God can rescue sinners from the disaster of a divorce, but he warns: Let us not sin that grace may abound ( Romans 6:1 ). In Romans, Paul argues that same-sex passions and intercourse are ‘contrary to nature’ because they fundamentally rebel against God’s created design for sex. Luther was the battering ram, but he ignited, and stood with, a chorus of world changers. Feb 21, 2023. Come, take his light yoke of believing in him. Greg Morse is a staff writer for desiringGod. But this means the entire Christian life is threatened by the deadening effects of sexual titillation. Mar 6, 2023 · Christian, “though you have not seen him, you love him. Donald Trump is not such an embodiment of what we want the citizens of America to be. To worship God with fire and prayer. Not long ago, I’d come across them in a memorable Desiring God post a few weeks back. So, in the face of recalcitrant, grace-resisting backsliding, God says, “I will heal him. That is, he should set the pace, define the path, embody the vision, and inspire emulation. More of God in us through his word, prayer, and fellowship, and more of God through us in the lives of other people. Tasting can’t be done remotely, at arm’s length, or by proxy. Confess to God the wickedness in your heart. Radical, full-blooded, Bible-saturated, Christ-exalting, God-centered, mission-advancing, soul-winning, church-loving, holiness-pursing, sovereignty-savoring, grace-besotted, broken-hearted, happy followers of the omnipotent, crucified Christ. Mar 2, 2013 · Creation: Glory Given. May 28, 2006 · And the way I put it is how a dead dog loves a king, and you will see why in just a moment. Cain’s offering was “evil” ( 1 John 3:12) because without humble Sep 15, 2009 · But there is a power to “put to death the deeds of the body” ( Romans 8:13 ). He does indeed answer his children’s prayers: “Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast Mar 26, 1995 · Verse 2: "Christ loved you, and gave himself. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. " God is majestic. “Pray earnestly over your Bible reading before you read, while you’re reading, and after you read. ( Mark 4:3–4) As the preacher begins to scatter the good seed of God’s word about the congregation, it meets the path — the hard and trampled, unploughed and unhumbled heart. 3) Therefore our bodies do not belong to us to use as we please, but rather as he pleases. God is always victor. The heavy pieces face to face, And trembling builds a holy place, And offers sheep and pigeons there. Love the sheep. Hope is the good thing in the future that we are desiring. He who believes in me will never thirst” ( John 6:35; he repeats himself in verses 48 and 51). Jan 1, 2018 · It means in this new year, at every point we are crying out over the pages of Scripture that lie before us. May 23, 2020 · As my brother Drew Poplin said during a virtual prayer meeting, only Christ’s own can thank God for his “sinless use of sin. Solid Joys. Apr 8, 2014 · Help my unbelief. Have mercy on me. John Piper. Declare to him your desire to distance yourself from any kind of self-exalting motives. Post-Christian ‘nones’ have a low tolerance for faith-based answers to fact-based questions. Today, guest Dr. Don Carson joins us. Jan 29, 2008 · Whether or not it should be a Christian group depends on what kind of writing you’re doing. Have mercy, Father. Tasting is impossible Sep 30, 2006 · This is the supremacy of Christ in truth in a post-modern world. He cannot be defeated. Sep 26, 2016 · Missions is not that goal. Jon Bloom ( @Bloom_Jon) serves as teacher and cofounder of Desiring God. For that reason it is the second greatest human activity in the world. We may not like what we see, but the two major party candidates represent us well. At least that’s our imperfect commitment. He gave himself. Desiring God may turn your Christian world upside down. After he pardons the sinner, Jesus does not say go and sin less; he says, go and sin no more. We are crying out to God for the supernatural act of his Spirit to open the eyes of our hearts to see spectacular, beautiful, glorious, wonderful, valuable things in the Bible. The answer is Christ and his supremacy in truth. Jon Bloom ( @Bloom_Jon) serves as teacher and cofounder of Mar 15, 2007 · The answer, of course, is that faith receives Jesus Christ. Jan 29, 2018 · Let’s resolve with Charles Spurgeon, If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to hell over our dead bodies. As we walk through the highways and byways and look into the lifeless eyes of individuals who have bought the lie, let us rest assured that we possess the answer and we are possessed by the answer. This would be a snatching away of the church back to heaven for seven years, usually, while the great tribulation happens on earth. The first rule in dating is the first rule in all of life: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength” ( Mark 12:30 ). But that label is not nearly… Feb 21, 2014 · All of Scripture teaches us that “the righteous shall live by his faith” ( Habakkuk 2:4) because “without faith it is impossible to please” God ( Hebrews 11:6 ). And he wasn’t a ghost. Lee Grady, the editor of Charisma, one of the main charismatic magazines, has written a lament and critique of the Lakeland “revival” which is now in a tailspin over the leader's announced separation from his wife. ” “Thank you for your mercy. One reason is that it is virtually impossible to transition from being entertained by nudity to an act of “beholding the glory of the Lord. It is what God gave you time for. You are showing us who we are as a nation. Come to Jesus with and through a believing friend. The article drew both humorous replies and stern criticisms on social media. Get into a group, a small group of people, where you expect each other to be reading your Bible and talking to each other about what you’ve seen there. It is the means. Humanity’s story begins with Adam and Eve, created in God’s image from the dust of the ground, crowned with glory and honor as the pinnacle of creation’s six days and installed as God’s vice regents in his new world. On September 13, 1980, Charles Malik gave an address called “The Two Tasks” at the opening of the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College. " The giving of himself is the demonstration of his love. But when things you love are being stripped out of your hands, then the test Dec 21, 2018 · Most of those who believe that Christ will come twice believe that the first return, the first of the two, is the coming of the Lord to snatch away the church out of the world, called the rapture. Our Christmas worship for your sake, And make our hearts a holy pyre. August 24, 2022 stephenmcalpine. Devotions are like exercise for our souls. And here we stand today, 500 years later. Stephen Wellum. Call it what it is, and God will forgive you (1 John 1:9) and give you grace (James 4:6). So, at bottom, the battle for the life of the unborn is the same as the battle for the life of the un-born-again. The sin — oh, reveal to me my hidden faults! — is mine and mine the blame. There is allowances, he adds, for men who can’t grow beards. The poet chooses his language with more care and effort than one does in ordinary prose. Delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. The weakness is in me. Feb 6, 2024 · The Promise and Progress of Salvation in Christ. Step 1: Sin is canceled by the blood of Christ; we are justified before God. Resource by. Founder & Teacher, desiringGod. In some circles, beards were to never be cut off. May 13, 2016 · So if you are weary, for whatever reason, however complex, Jesus invites you to come. He is not powerless. Morse is a staff writer for the John Piper founded media nonprofit and a graduate of Bethlehem College & Seminary, where Piper serves as chancellor. Cornelis Van Dam says we get “the impression that the age of thirty was the minimum. As the wolves growled, the good Shepherd stood before his sheep. Nov 24, 1996 · God is victorious. ” He quotes Augustine: “The beard signifies the courageous; the beard distinguishes the grown men, the earnest, the active, the vigorous. Our body, God’s purchase. It has skyrocketed to preeminence in the last couple of centuries in the West. The old man gathers stone and stands. God is speaking in his written word, and if we’re listening, then we too will have something to say, and to write. Mark Twain: “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is . When you are in public with them, you are standing with, and defending, the Oct 14, 2017 · The Christian doesn’t train his dragons. Jan 30, 2012 · No. Daily. “I am the bread of life. Dec 8, 2009 · One great word of hope for "older brother" types is that the person Jesus chose to write most of the New Testament and to be the great champion of God's grace was Paul, who had excelled all his contemporaries in his "older brotherly" zeal. Topic: The Supremacy of Christ. That it is unconditional destroys all self-exaltation; and that it is election makes me his treasured possession. He did not even have to open the door. At that point he will judge unbelievers and establish the new heavens and new earth. Being satisfied in God (or anything) always seems easier when all is going well. To have half a beard was a sign of shame. The doors were locked. Aug 23, 2014 · Generosity is more than tithing, and more than just money. Be killing your pets, or your pets will end up killing you. He is willing to have the conversation with you again and again, and he has made sure that his Word assures you of his rule again and again. You do not collect children because you find them cuter than stamps. Sep 13, 2013 · Lay it aside. He explains: “For if you Jul 21, 2014 · Taste and See. Pride-fueled jealousy and selfish ambition leave the soul empty and tired. So this redeemer, whoever it is, is the one who is to be “renowned in Israel. That’s why God has surrounded us with memorials. So, the point was to distinguish the ultimate goal of life from the secondary means to attain it. ”. Greg Morse Aug 22, 2022. May 4, 2010 · Here are a few: Soul Exercise ( 1 Corinthians 9:24, Romans 15:4 ): We exercise our bodies to increase strength, endurance, promote general health, and keep unnecessary weight off. I confess that the problem is mine. His name is the Holy Spirit. 4) Therefore, we should use our bodies to put the glory of God on display. And we need the gospel here because the only sin we can ever purge from our lives is canceled sin. May 14, 2021 · Having a full beard is not the same as having a gray beard. The word for “restore” is to “make whole or Apr 19, 2009 · Corrective Tract for the Prosperity Gospel. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20. And I would add, especially in suffering. Mark Twain — the pen name for Samuel Clemens (1835–1910) — was a world-famous writer who was also famous for Jul 17, 2020 · So, here are a few thoughts. Watch on. Audio Transcript. Feed Your Weary Soul Nourishing Promises. And no one will truly love you if they Dec 3, 2008 · For 33 years, he served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. So hoard every plastic Easter egg you find, because whatever you find inside is all the joy you have to grab. “Ten percent is good, but that’s not the point. Faith saves because it receives Christ. Know why you are here. Our New CEO at Desiring God. Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers, which Apr 20, 2014 · Easter is for stark contradictions. God’s word shows us how this kind of prayer works. They are profitable for our actions — for our own words. Or, as Paul says, “If the dead are not raised, ‘Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die’” ( 1 Corinthians 15:32 ). These words rang a bell. May 28, 2012 · The Payout for Patience. Then, step 2: We purge that sin from our lives. John Piper Mar 25, 2024. Make God the dominant reality. We will be hated for it. Believe, abide, and follow Jesus’s example. A stingy person can give ten percent, says Hughes. org and graduate of Bethlehem College & Seminary. It’s an idolatrous, God-belittling, joy-destroying sin. And you made me this way that I may glorify you by finding you my Supreme Satisfaction and the Mar 10, 2010 · One Way a Very Public Christian Spoke. Dec 31, 2018 · Accountability, Prayer, and a Plan. And you will find rest for your soul. That was the day that two jets left Logan Aug 14, 2008 · Test Revival with Doctrine. ( Genesis 50:20) The story of Joseph in Genesis 37–50 is a great lesson in why we should have faith in the sovereign, future grace of God. David Wells. Oct 1, 2006. The greatest thing you can do with your life is to live to the hilt the Apr 26, 2016 · 2) Christ died to purchase us, including the purchase of our bodies, for himself. Article by. Grady’s summons to pray for the Jun 25, 2009 · Jesus is violent about this. It might be helpful to start by saying that the vast majority of marriages in the history of the world have not been based on romantic sexual attraction. ” “Thank you, Father, that there is no condemnation for me in Christ Jesus. But we must taste in order to see. God is weighty. To mark the 500th anniversary, we produced a 31-day journey of short biographies of the many heroes of the Reformation, just 5–7 minutes each day. Paul lives with multiple disabilities including blindness, autism, cognitive impairments, and a seizure disorder. It’s time for some bald facts. The Supremacy of Christ and Joy in a Postmodern World. Luther wasn’t alone then, and he’s not alone now. (38–39) “The ultimate goal of human existence is heart-felt, white-hot worship of God among the nations. Interactive Bible study with John Piper. I am not sure why Desiring God had May 23, 2024 · Most notably, we have the gospel. He serves as your intercessor, praying for you on every exhausting day. God is big. The message was so seminal that in 2006 (his Nov 16, 2016 · The First Rule in Dating. “Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved” ( Acts 16:31 ). Paul with their son and three daughters. Abel was “commended as righteous” by God because he presented his offering in faith ( Hebrews 11:4 ). So that when we Aug 24, 2022 · Desiring Beard. But now she knows the deeper and sweeter power of Jesus’s love. His forgiveness comes rushing in when we humble ourselves. And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. You were a man and your beard was part of the honor of being masculine. If Christ is still dead, death reigns, and all our joys are vain. Look at verse 20: “He showed them his hands and his side. And if it’s hard, don’t come alone. The hour calls for pro-life Christians to move from attitudinal opposition to behavioral opposition to abortion. Follow Desiring God on Twitter. He who comes to me will not hunger. Aug 22, 2022 · The connection between manhood and unmown cheeks today has flowed down through church history, like oil running down the beard of Aaron (Psalm 133:2). In other words, we are Calvinists. We can’t ever get that backward. Desiring God ‘s recent blog post by Greg Morse about beards and their theological significance – nay, their desirability to demonstrate God-given manliness – seems like a pretty close shave towards patriarchy if you ask me. And if that’s true for sin, surely it’s also true for a pandemic. He and his wife, Abigail, live in St. In this sense, elder was an approximate term in Israel, not strictly linked to a particular age — though a case can be made for 30 as a minimum. He is the author of four books, including Not by Sight and most Apr 7, 2012 · Those three facts tell us three things we can know about how the risen Christ deals with us today. 5. That’s a relatively modern criterion, in a way. It may not make sense to us, but the peace will be real. We say, “Our hope is that Jim will arrive safely. Disinterest, distraction, carelessness, laziness Sep 4, 2008 · Verse 14 continues: Blessed be the Lord who has not left you this day without a redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel. . O Beard, Where Art Thou? Aug 22, 2022. Christians are “memorial people” because the whole of our faith depends upon remembering. This is one of the beauties of the biblical Jul 20, 2013 · Jackie Hill Perry ( @JackieHillPerry) is a writer, poet, and hip-hop artist whose latest album, Crescendo, released in May. the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning. Look at the Book. More joy in us, and more glory for him. Lies, corruption, selfishness, unbridled ambition, shameless sexual immorality — all committed with a high hand. That is what it means to lead. And let them have dominion . What we do with our eyes can damn us. If hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go unwarned and unprayed for. Jan 18, 2024 · That’s what needs to come into being through your Bible-saturated preaching. Aug 22, 2022 · On Monday (August 22), Desiring God published an article titled “ O Beard Where Art Thou,” wherein Greg Morse argued that growing a beard is a matter of theological significance. Nov 19, 2009 · Here is the main point: Jesus did not come into the world mainly to give bread, but to be bread. He sacrificed himself to atone for you, so that you can always approach the throne of grace in your time Aug 22, 2022 · On Monday, Desiring God published an article titled “O Beard Where Art Thou,” wherein Greg Morse argued that growing a beard is a matter of theological significance. And he moves through faith by making Jesus Christ the supreme treasure of life—including sexual life. Feb 16, 2010 · I do not doubt for a moment your goodness or power or omnipotence in my life or in the life of the church. js uf wl hz jf lt ps lx tb do