Words of encouragement for pastors, church leaders and those who minister from Paul Tripp. A pastor is not scholar in residence or a visiting consultant. I’m thankful for the community of love of which I’m a part at mgpc. We’re not perfect, and we do fail, but that reminds us not to place all our …
In the church year Epiphany marks the visit of the magi (wise men/three kings) who come and worship the infant Jesus. As points out their visit implicitly demonstrates the fallacy of thinking that all you need is more knowledge to find the comfort of God’s salvation. The scholars and people knew a king had been …
Tim Chester recounts the experience of having God speak to him. Let me tell you about an amazing experience I had just this morning. Actually “amazing” doesn’t really do it justice. It was out of this world. This morning God spoke to me. I know that sounds weird, but I’m sure that’s what happened. The …
O Lord, Length of days does not profit me except the days are passed in Thy presence, in Thy service, to Thy glory. Give me a grace that precedes, follows, guides, sustains, sanctifies, aids every hour, that I may not be one moment apart from Thee, but may rely on Thy Spirit to supply every …
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