“Here’s the bottom line: forever not only promises us blessing in the future, but it guarantees us the grace that we need in the here and now. This grace is not a set of things; it’s a person, and his name is Jesus! Understanding that God’s greatest gift is himself changes the way you live. If Christ lives inside you, not only is it impossible for you to be alone, but it is impossible for you to be left to your own resources of character, wisdom, and strength.” (Paul David Tripp, Forever: Why You Can’t Live without It)

 by Richard Shin

There’s quite a bit of links this week. So, here we go:

• The season of Lent is upon us. As such, Tim Kimberley from Parchment and Pen gives a short history on Lent.
• Upon completing his personal study on Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians, Tim Challies gives us six ways we can stand to fight against Satan.
• Phil Johnson from Pyromaniacs shares the right idea behind what it means to reprove, rebuke, and exhort (2 Tim. 4:2).
• With bits and pieces taken from the chapter called “Conformity to the World” from Charles Bridges’ book on The Christian Ministry, Mike Riccardi shares some wisdom on how we can follow Paul’s example from 1 Cor. 9:19-23 and not be conformed to this world.
• If you were with us a few months back, you might recall some videos I referred to John Piper and John Knight. Well, you need to know what happened there to understand what happened here.
• If we stay in the faith long enough, sooner or later we will lead others spiritually. Jon Bloom from Desiring God lists some ways Moses led his flock and how he was reminded that spiritual leadership is hard and sometimes heartbreaking. However, he reminds us that God is our reward (Heb. 11:26), and so we can be hopeful.
• Among other things, John Piper is famous for his helpful acronyms. Well, he has a new one A.I.M.S. Check it out here.
• Ray Ortlund Jr. breaks down Psalm 16:3 into its three phrases and shares with us some encouraging words that give a new perspective on the verse.

That’s it for now. For the collegians (and staff…yay!), have a great retreat. The rest of you, stay safe and glorify God.

Coram Deo