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God’s Steadfast Love
To have the joy and peace our Savior promised, we must think like Christians. We are rational beings, created in God’s image to think his thoughts after him (Ps. 36:9). We are made new creatures in Christ so that we bring our thoughts captive to his Lordship (Eph. 4:23; 2 Cor. 10:4-5). What are we as Christians to think about? God’s love is at the top. His “lovingkindness is better than life” (Ps. 63:3). All our lives he has loved us (Ps. 71:6); before we live
Rev. Chris Strevel
2 days ago3 min read
Just Say “Thank You”
Within our fallen soul, ingratitude is a deeply buried seed. If we have plenty, we want more. If we have daily bread, we want it for the next twenty years, all stored up, on pretty plates that we prefer. Curated consumerism is the dissatisfied dead-end of our ingratitude – life on our terms, a buffet with only our favorite dishes, and more of the same tomorrow. Yet, when it comes to “thank you,” the soul’s throat is as dry as dust. What does it take for the soul to feel and
Rev. Chris Strevel
Apr 193 min read
Means of Grace
The precious phrase “means of grace” is defined well by our Shorter Catechism: “The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption, are his ordinances, especially the word, sacraments, and prayer; all of which are made effectual to the elect for salvation.” Means of grace are ways the Lord has given to us so that we may grow in him and enjoy the salvation he has purchased for us. The Christian life is not a frustrated
Rev. Chris Strevel
Apr 123 min read
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