Spencer DeBlog (Page 102)

The results of the preached gospel are associated with the most interesting realities in the universe. In fact, they form no small part in affecting the realities themselves. There are no such bright and radiant exhibitions of the ever-blessed and ad…

I heard some great advice recently on how to keep a journal. Read one chapter of the Bible. Open up your journal and write four sentences. The first two should begin with “God” while the other two should begin with “I”. Th…

Four books for your fight against sin. “Lord I Really Want to Change” by James MacDonald. This book presents teaching from Romans 6 through 8 in a very accessible and practical manner. “The Enemy Within” by Chris Lundgard. A sort of modern day adapta…

Here are two things I highlighted recently in my reading. This one describes my calling. This is my duty, my earnest desire, and my joy. Be exhorted, O ye saints of God, to walk in the exercise of grace. It is the minister’s duty, with the contin…

So this man led his flock to the back of the wilderness. He approached the foot of a rock covered mountain. Sheep were making little noises, scrounging around for food. And the man met God. After he removed his sandals, he actually had a conversat…

“There shall be more wonder at the going to heaven of the weak believers than at the stronger ones. Mr. Greatheart, when he comes there, will owe his victories to his Master and lay his laurels at his feet; but fainting Feeblemind and limping Rea…

When Darien and I taught on the RBC Church Covenant in January we touched on leadership in the church. This topic is (obviously) near and dear to my heart. What do you do when you want to honor God submissively, yet you know you have a disagreement…

You have heard these verses listing the dangers present in our relationships — bad company corrupts good morals, the companion of fools suffers harm. Furthermore, you have heard the verses about encouraging one another, strengthening one another, …

I have long enjoyed the works of Neil Postman. I had to read him for a freshman communications class in college. And (at exactly the same time in my life back then) Pastor MacArthur recommended Postman’s book “Amusing Ourselves to Death.&…

Thank you to Dan Miller along with all the leaders and students for a great Fort Report yesterday. I love the fact that our students mingled with the rest of the congregation for sharing and prayer. That type of God given sharing and unity is a b…