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Devotion for July 31, 2024

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his       own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?              …

Devotion for July 30, 2024

The Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. (John 10:17-18) Christ came to earth with his death in mind. The cross wasn’t a surprise ending. His heart of all-consuming love did…

Jesus and the Rational Nature of Faith

Jesus respects our rationality. Tim Pickavance uses one of Christ’s miracles to show how responsiveness to evidence is a core part of our humanity.

Devotion for July 29, 2024

Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. (1 John 3:2-3) A sign recently appeared…

The Benefits of an Interim Pastor

Interim pastors provide a church the time it needs to focus on finding the right minister God is calling to serve them.

Devotion for July 26, 2024

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. (Col. 3:18-19) Scripture never justifies dictatorial rule by one spouse, nor does it require the abandonment of personal dignity by another. Despite the controversies of our age over Scripture’s instruction, the Bible’s marital…

The Holy Spirit in the Age of Self

In “The Giver of Life,” John Fesko reminds Christians the Holy Spirit is more focused on making you look more like Christ than he is making you look good to others.

Butler-Area PCA Pastors Respond to Shooting

Two Butler-area PCA churches are grappling with their hometown being the scene of a historic event, what they can learn, and how they can help.

Devotion for July 25, 2024

You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. (Micah 7:18-19) Minister and church leader, Alexander Whyte, told the story of an older saint who was nearly destroyed by…

Devotion for July 24, 2024

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. (Prov. 3:1-2) When we love God, pleasing him pleases us. Loving God and loving ourselves are not competing motivations. When we please the One we love…

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