Many of us have become experts in worrying. That’s one of the things our old sinful self is capable of doing. Although we know that there are many variables in this life and we are not in control of every
Dealing with Worry
A Christian Perspective on Suffering
Happiness is what many seek in this life. Blessings, especially temporal and material ones, are considered by most people as signs of a successful and accomplished life. Suffering and all kinds of misfortunes are thought to be a curse, symptoms
Portrait of a Mature Believer
Maturity in the Christian faith does not necessarily mean more knowledge, although mature Christians have learned a lot from their studies of the Scriptures and from other mature Christians. They are able to engage in healthy discussions and have healthy
“Salvation is from the Lord”
When it comes to matters pertaining to life and death, every religion has its answer to the universal problem of sin and how to deal with it in daily life. Christianity is the only religion that deals with the problem
The Gospel As the Cure to My Idolatrous Heart
As a Christian I bear the name of Christ. I was baptized in the name of the Christian God – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In my baptism God has put His mark upon me, owning me
Christian Contentment
Unbelievers are, by nature, preoccupied with these three things: possessions, position, and power (Matt. 6:32; Luke 12:30). That’s why the so called “Health and Wealth Gospel” is so attractive to many, especially to unbelievers and false believers, simply because it
Preaching Christ as the Primary Means of Grace
God has appointed the preaching of the gospel as the principal means of bestowing His grace which comes through faith (Rom 10:17). One must believe with his heart in the Lord Jesus and confess Him with his mouth in order
Our Children Are Not Our Own
One of the privileges of parenting as Christians is to bring up God’s children – yes, our children are really His – according to His word and in His stead. One parental responsibility that accompanies this great privilege is the
The Gospel-Centered Life of a True Servant of God
One of the beautiful portrayals of a gospel-centered life in Scripture is servanthood. The true servant lives to please others, especially his master. He is happy and blessed to be of service to his own lord. He accepts willingly his
Children in Reformed Worship
How do Reformed and Presbyterian Christians teach their children to worship? Do they set up a separate “Junior Church” for their three-year old to preteen kids like some evangelical Christian churches do? These are some of the questions related to