Last time we saw that the church is united in the truth of its head, Jesus Christ. We considered how important it is for all the members of the church, and especially the young people as the rising generation, to love doctrine and the life that proceeds from it, for that knowledge is the very […]
Are we living the way we are commanded to live? Or are we giving in to our sinful natures? Do we go about our studies, employment and other daily activities humbly serving the Lord by serving others? Or are we letting the sin of pride dominate our lives? All of us have to fight the […]
Adam is a member of Faith Protestant Reformed Church in Jenison, Michigan. This essay was written in Mr. Scott Van Uffelen’s Church History class at Covenant Christian High School. We often think of ourselves (as individuals or groups) as being better than others. We do this subconsciously but the bad effects can be seen in […]
How often don’t we rely on something other than the Word of God when we are challenged to give a reason why we do one thing and refuse to do another thing? Classmates may ask, “Are you going to the movies with us tonight? Who are you taking to the dance? Would you like a […]
I am the best— o’er all the rest I win the game— though cheaters blame. I know the most— ‘tis not a boast. I even see— best dressed is me! Though truly writ, how can be it this poem ends— I have no friends? In Proverbs 28:25, … “he that putteth […]
Pride causes people to rationalize their sins and in some cases the sins of ones they love. Pride makes people cover up their sins instead of confessing them. Pride answers a valid rebuke with an attack. Pride holds grudges and blocks forgiveness. Pride makes it impossible for people to see their own sins. Because of […]
“I can’t wait until tomorrow!” said Lydia when she came home from school. “I just know they’ll choose me!” She hurriedly set down her books and took off her coat. “Wait-a-minute,” said Mother. “Choose you for what?” “They need someone to play a piano piece for the program next week, and both Sharon and I […]
I woke up this morning. It was a short night. Going to bed late last night, I got only five and a half hours sleep. But, I am awake. I need my shower to get things rolling. Shower should be quite hot. I like it very hot, almost scalding. Better hurry, though, or I might […]
“EXHORTATION”: From the Latin: “An urging out of.” From the Bible: “God urging His people out of sin and into His kingdom.” The Holy Spirit in the Bible in Luke 12:29-34 has exhorted us and in our hearts through that Word, does continually exhort us “to seek the kingdom of God.” Rather than seeking anything […]
The following poem had its birth in a sermon based on 1 Peter 5:5-7 at our Hope, Walker Church. “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore […]