by Domenic | Apr 27, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
“What happens if we forget that there is ‘now no condemnation’? On the one hand, we feel far more guilt, unworthiness and pain than we should. From this may come drivenness from a need to “prove ourselves”; great sensitivity to criticism,...
by Domenic | Apr 5, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
Christ died and rose again from the dead “I have been used for many years to study the histories of other times, and to examine and weigh the evidence of those who have written about them, and I know of no one fact in the history of mankind which is proved by better...
by Domenic | Mar 29, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
“People who try a little harder to live a little better need to know this: it will never work. In order to experience real and lasting spiritual change, we need something more than personal advice, or a self-help program, or a recovery group….What we need is the...
by Domenic | Mar 25, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
Even Christians often disagree on matters of doctrine or practice. What attitude should we have toward those with whom we disagree? Below is a common but helpful saying: In things essential, unity; In things doubtful, liberty; In all things, charity. “I...
by Domenic | Mar 15, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
In this week’s blog post we have some resources to equip you in your prayer life: If God Already Knows, Why Pray?, by Doug Kelly. An excellent book by a solid Reformed pastor and theologian—very practical and pastoral. Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with...
by Domenic | Feb 8, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
Q. What is prayer? A. Prayer is an offering up of our desires to God, for things agreeable to His will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of His mercies. (Westminster Shorter Catechism Q.98) Q. What do we pray for in the...
