In Psalm 73, Asaph ultimately “puts his hand into that of the great Father, asking to be led, and agreeing to follow. Our former mistakes are a great blessing, when they drive us to this. The end of our own wisdom is the beginning of our being wise.” -Charles Spurgeon

Barely having enough confidence to build on a solid foundation is infinitely better than absolute certainty in building on a faltering one. It’s not about the strength of your faith so much as its object.

"We know that there is nothing to which the disposition of every man is more prone than to despise others in comparison to himself." -John Calvin

“The thrill of victory…and the agony of defeat.” The former is indeed our ultimate destiny in Christ Jesus, but in his infinite wisdom, he often sees fit to prepare us for it through the latter. May he give us strength to endure and grace to understand (or at least accept) this.

Happy 205th birthday to the (very) late Herman Melville. In his classic, “Moby Dick,” he penned one of my all-time favorite quotes: “Heaven have mercy on us all--Presbyterians and Pagans alike--for we are all somehow dreadfully cracked about the head, and sadly need mending.”

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"All of us need grace, the saint as well as the sinner. The most conscientious, dutiful, hardworking Christian needs God's grace as much as the most dissolute, hard-living sinner. All of us need the same grace." (Jerry Bridges)

As the Pastor of Calvary Presbyterian, I have a potpourri of responsibilities at the church. I’m EXTREMELY glad that replacing the roof is not one of them!

No lies detected.

Sermon clip from August 11. For full service, visit here: facebook.com/share/v/RyMdnt…

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“Monseigneur, you who turn everything to account, have…one useless plot. It would be better to grow salads there than bouquets.” “Madame Magloire,” retorted the Bishop, “you are mistaken. The beautiful is as useful as the useful.” He added after a pause, “More so, perhaps.”

PLEASE RT: Our son is working with a great organization, Cancer for College, to fund college scholarships for cancer survivors like him. Check out the following link if you are interested in supporting a wonderful cause! classy.org/fundraiser/569…

"Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive." Lewis

"What right have I to hold a grudge when Jesus has forgiven all my sins and cast them into the sea of his forgetfulness?" -Derek Thomas

Sermon clip from 9/1/24. Full service: facebook.com/share/v/iStbxj…

If you’re in Nashville at #SingConference2024 this week, make sure you stop by the WordPartners booth to see my friend, Joe Swords, and learn all about the great work they’re doing for God’s Kingdom!

"Prayer is not an intelligence briefing for God; it is intelligent conversation with God." (Frederick Dale Bruner)