Children and Grace
Elyse Fitzpatrick has written a wonderful book entitled "Give them Grace". In the following post you gain an insight on how to give your children grace. Check out the post HERE.
Getting the Most out of the Sermon
Every Sunday there is a sermon at MCC. It is a sermon based on Scripture and presented for the purpose of glorifying God and edifying the body of believers that assemble in our building. I recently read an article that gave some good thoughts on how to get the most out of the sermon...
Developing Dependence on God
One of the key aspects of the Christian life is dependency on God. We depend on Him and show this through prayer. We depend on Him ultimately for eternal salvation. We depend on Him daily to restore us through His grace. Dependency on God is central to the life of a...
Basics of Church Membership
Yesterday morning we talked a little about what church membership is all about. Most of the information came from this article. It is a great read to see the Biblical evidence for and enjoyment of church membership.
Are You Spiritually Dehydrated?
One of my favorite authors/speakers is C.J. Mahaney. He is a man consumed with a passion for the cross and humility. C.J. Mahaney oversees the Sovereign Grace Ministries. He has written several books, most notably "The Cross-Centered Life" and "Humility". In a recent post...
Help My Family!
My wife and I have just become parents. It is a humbling, and amazing experience! With this new change in our life it has caused me to think deeper about raising my child in a world with so many negative sinful influences around him. If someone asked you if...
When was the Last Time You Counted the Cost?
July 25 I was privileged to preach on John 2:13-25. In this passage I addressed the distractions in our life and the need for us to have a faith that has cost us something. In John MacArthur's book "Daily Readings from the Life of Christ" he addresses this issue in this manner: Then...
How Do You Memorize Scripture?
Every week at MCC we dedicate time to reciting a transformation verse. These are verses given out weekly that we commit to memorizing in order to Know Him more. Dr. John Piper is the teaching pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church and gives some great insight on how He memorizes...
Pornography and the Male Brain
Al Mohler has posted a blog on his site regarding the male brain and how it processes pornography. It's a good insight to the struggle men fall to at times. The article is "Hijacking the Brain - How Pornography Works"
Stuck in Leviticus?
Ever been reading through the lineages of the Old Testament and thought you couldn't handle another "and this person begat that person"? We have all been there! Desiring God is a site I check regularly and today they had a great post on how to get through these passages with joy...