I always maintain that my lack of affection for beaches is simply a matter of anticipated eschatology. This excerpt from R.C. Sproul’s Surprised By Suffering reminds us that the future promise is really about what is present and what is absent, and the comfort that should arise from that expectation. Scripture often speaks of the …

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Posted on August 5, 2014 at David’s page at the PCA website: Solidarity According to real estate agents, it is all about location, location, location. It is precisely the same according to the Christian gospel when it applies to the believer’s experience of God. Once we were located in Adam, now by God’s grace, we …

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My pastoral letter in this month’s edition of MGPC’s newsletter. When I was in Sydney last week David Cook asked what I’d be preaching on when I returned home. I replied Hebrews 12:25-29, and Psalm 88. In response to Psalm 88, David commented ‘That’s the dark one.’ And so it is. I won’t reproduce it …

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This is from Paul Tripp: When I’m Weary and exhausted You’re not. When I’m Confused and discouraged You’re not. When I’m Fickle and unfaithful You’re not. When I’m Doubtful and disheartened You’re not. When I’m Fearful and anxious You’re not. When I’m Short-sighted and fearful You’re not. When I’m Tired and about to quit You’re …

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