For Friday's share of content, I'm pulling another blog out of the archives. This post highlights a moment I had last fall in Montana with my friend, Dean. We got hit by a late afternoon storm while by a river. It serves as a visual for the idea that God really does hem us in. In Psalm 139, David talks about this very idea. And what is his response? Praise (139:6, 17). May ours be likewise.

I should consider doing more posts like this one from the archives. There really are so many great quotes from theologians and pastors from over the ages. In this brief blog, I touch on a quote from Spurgeon. He talks about how we can turn our cares into prayers. Cares (or worries) by themselves are not all that helpful. But when we turn them into prayers, casting them on God because He cares for us, then they become very useful. Not because we're anxious, but because God is

This week, I thought I would dig into my own archives for content to share. And so, for Monday, we're going to go way back to one of my first posts: Psalm 150. The Psalms are filled with so much theology, yet so much practicality. Psalm 150 is one such Psalm. Though short in length, it still holds immense value; God's word always does. I hope that the brief explanation in this post gives you food for thought as you seek to worship God more.

Ever since Max went missing in a 1995 kids' movie, I have been fascinated with things such as Incan ruins. Other movies and video games fueled that. Maybe that's why I find Dr. Jeanson's research so interesting. I suspect that's partially true anyway. The ruling peoples of the pre-Columbian Americas have a history that remains somewhat hidden, sadly. But Dr. Jeanson has cracked some of that history open through his DNA research. While we may not have the details, we can at le

It's hard to believe that it's already been a year since John MacArthur went to be with the Lord. But yesterday marked that occasion. In light of that reminder, I think it's most fitting to share this video from Grace To You. I hope you'll watch it and remember his ministry, but even more, remember God's grace poured out on us. Image Credit: Unsplash

I love dinosaurs. Ever since I was a little kid looking through an illustrated encyclopedia, I have found these creatures fascinating. Unfortunately, they remain a sticking point for many regarding young-earth creation. Sad really, as there is no reason for this. In my mind, dragon legends alone are enough proof that these great reptiles walked with humans. But I digress. But are dinosaurs in the Bible? Well, I believe it has something to say about them as well, if we're care

As we wrap up this week's content shares, we look back a week to the 4th of July. Many of us celebrated to one degree or another, being thankful for the great nation in which we live. But given the unfortunate state of our nation, can we really be patriotic, especially in a post-Christian America? How should we even view our nation anymore? Well, I hope this article from Answers in Genesis will help flesh that idea out a little, as we continue to live as Christians in this fa

I love when a short, something not even 30 seconds long, packs a powerful punch. That's what we have here in today's content share. If you follow Keith Foskey at all on YouTube, you know he is largely known for being more on the comedic side. But when you hear his preaching, you see that he takes the word of God very seriously. In this short, he briefly addresses the place of works in our salvation. Short answer? They have none. But Christ's work is everything. I hope you fin

Not my shot, but boy would I love to be there. Due to circumstances outside of my control, my planned photo/video trip has been postponed. But I decided to use the time I took off from my day job anyway. Lord willing, it will afford me time to put into this website, but it also gave me a few days of much-needed rest. I have been accused of being lazy, but one thing I can tell you is that resting does not come naturally to me. Oh, I can waste time, procrastinate, and the like;

In light of the United States of America's 250th birthday tomorrow, I thought a "holiday" related post would be good. This article from Gotquestions.org answers the question of whether or not Christians should celebrate holidays. The summary points at the end, I think, are great, especially the 4th point. In short, if you're going to celebrate the 4th of July, and America's 250th (as I personally believe Americans ought to do, just my opinion), do so unto the Lord.

Today's share comes from Eric Watkins at Ligonier. I like how he explains elements of the gospel almost like many fairy tales tell their stories. Not that he says it's fake, but that there is a clear Hero, and that Hero saves the damsel in distress (us, the church). It's a good reminder that we are called to service in the church. "Paul does not see our serving one another as an arduous duty driven by guilt, fear, or manipulation. To the contrary, it is the beautiful freedom

Sometimes these shares can be very convicting. This is one such time. I hate to admit it, but I certainly can relate to all the forms of pride this article mentions. But conviction over my own failings doesn't mean I shouldn't share this excellent article from the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. "St. Augustine probes, 'Why art thou proud, O man? God, for thee, became low. Thou wouldst perhaps be ashamed to imitate a lowly man; at any rate, imitate the lowly God.

The other day, I listened to this podcast from Reagan Rose over at Redeeming Productivity. In it, he breaks down, in a very practical way, some applications from various texts in the gospels. The intent? To showcase how Jesus prioritized His time, and therefore how He managed it. He breaks it down into three points: Purpose, People, and Prayer. Nice alliteration there. But, really, it's a very helpful video, and one I trust you'll find as beneficial as I did. May we not get s

Admittedly, today's curated content is a bit of a convicting one. Tim Challies recently wrote this article on the content that we consume, breaking it down into two groups: content that benefits us and content that primarily benefits its creator. As someone who is seeking to "create content" (I'm loath to use that term, but it is what it is), I find it hard to navigate the nuance of those categories. Of course, the desire is to further the mission, as it were. But money is ne

Today's share from Ligonier touches on, as is the theme for the week, the topic of depression and anxiety. In the midst of those times, it is incredibly difficult for us to remember that even those times of sadness are times to learn more of God's grace and care. And yet, it is also helpful for us to remember these things. While it is not a long article by any means, and the author seems to be referring to a book, it's still a helpful reminder that even these difficult times

Continuing the theme for the week, today I want to share this podcast from Fortis Institute on rejection/fear of man. I'm not going to admit that I deal with this personally, I wouldn't want you to think less of me. Facetiousness aside, it was a pretty good listen. Fear of man is a snare, as the Proverbs say (29:25), and is something I think a lot of us deal with. And, tying in to this weeks theme, can be a definite source of anxiety for many of us. If my memory serves me, a

In keeping with the topic of mental health and depression, here's another share from ACBC. This one is a conversation dealing with how we can approach loved ones who are depressed; how we, ordinary people, can help. It's a tough subject to be sure. But what we shouldn't do is continue wrongful stigmas about the problems of the soul. So, I hope this is a helpful read for you, especially if you know of someone who is going through a rough patch. Maybe God desires to work throug

June is, unbeknownst to me 'til now, Men's Mental Health Awareness month. While I'm not one to govern the calendar around more modern, man-made events, the underlying mental health problems people face (specifically men in this case) are a serious one, and the church should take note, in my opinion. More to the point for today's share from ACBC is suicide, and how the church ought to approach this difficult topic. A glance at the statistics shows that men are four times more

Well, sometimes it's good to do an extra share for the week, I suppose today is one of those days. This one will be from Gotquestions, and it is about Job's three friends, and what they got right, and what they got wrong. If you're unfamiliar with the story, Job is put through a series of severe trials. As he mourns, some of his friends come to offer comfort, or as it turns out, more trials. Instead of giving him any real help, they mostly tell him that his problems are a res

Reagan Rose over at Redeeming Productivity just put out a video taking application from Galatians 6:9. I know for me, as someone who can become discouraged, it's good to hear the reminder; it's good to know that our work in the Lord is never in vain. So, I hope that regardless of what you may be going through at this time, this will be a helpful encouragement to you and me not to grow weary in doing good, because in due season, we will reap.