Some reformation theology: The opposite of "your works" is not "your faith". The opposite of "your works" is "Christ's work." You do not answer "trusting in your works" by switching to "trusting in your faith." That's like saying you believe in belief. What are you, Ted Lasso?

Voddie Baucham on his own death:

Envy is the reverse side of a coin called vanity. John Stott

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Grateful to have joined about 50 brothers this past weekend for the 2nd annual Los Angeles Preachers Conference hosted by John Lee. Loved the messages and panel discussions from Nam Park, Pastor Bobby Scott, and Thomas J Terry.

Grateful for the LA Preachers' Conference this last weekend! Recordings are available here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

"Han" aired 22 years ago today on TV.

As the worm gnaws through the wood from which it is born, and rust destroys the iron from which it came, and moths consume fleece, so pride destroys the soul that nourishes it. Chrysostom

No space can be large enough for those who love discord; Even limited spaces are more than adequate for those who are meek. Ambrose

"Grief has an eloquent voice when mercy is the listener." Spurgeon

Kevin DeYoung, Daily Doctrine:

A Response to the Disruption of Our January 18 Worship Service

Pity the pastor who needs closure to move forward. He is captive to the paralyzing idea that he is entitled to the benefits of heaven while still inhabiting earth. Dave Harvey, The Clay Pot Conspiracy

Strong faith is often exercised with strong trials, and put upon hard services. Matthew Henry

Tom Holland: ‘The story of Jesus is a brilliant one. From the Christmas story through to The Passion and the resurrection… it’s a banger!’ Historian Tom Holland & Bible scholar Peter J. Williams recently joined me in front of a live studio audience to discuss (and sometimes