“No unclean thing, nothing that defiles or is defiled, shall ever be brought into the glorious presence of this holy God. There is no imagination wherewith mankind is besotted more foolish, none so pernicious, as this, that persons not purified, not sanctified, not made holy in this life should afterward be taken into that state of blessedness which consists in the enjoyment of God. There … Continue reading John Owen on the Absolute Necessity of Holiness

Here we are, guilty people in a guilty world, often dumping our guilt and sadness on others, blaming them, pointing the finger, making ourselves out to be victims. Why are we like this? Because we know we cannot bear our own guilt. We deeply need someone else to bear it for us. “Hey roommate with whom I am having this argument, I am so unhappy, … Continue reading Anyone Need a Scapegoat?

The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to stop, look up, and get our bearings. To that end, here are some questions (compiled by Don Whitney) to ask prayerfully in the presence of God. 1.    What’s one thing you could do this year to increase your enjoyment of God? 2.    What’s the most humanly impossible thing you will ask God to do … Continue reading Questions to ask for the New Year