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Faith - an Eye, a Hand, a Mouth

From one of my favorite books:

“To say ‘justification by faith’ is merely another way of saying ‘justification by Christ’. Faith has absolutely no value in itself; its value lies solely in its object. Faith is the eye that looks to Christ, the hand that lays hold of him, the mouth that drinks the water of life.” - John Stott, The Cross of Christ

What encourages me most about this truth is that my salvation does not depend on the quality or strength of my faith. My faith does not feel very strong much of the time. It is comforting to know that my salvation depends solely on the one I have placed my feeble faith in. Weak faith is this strong Savior is enough to give us all the riches he offers.

Look to Christ! Lay hold on him! Drink this water of life! Come to him with your feeble faith, it can't hinder his saving power.

Exposing the Dark Work of Abortion - Free eBook

Desiring God is offering a free ebook called Exposing the Dark Work of Abortion for the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

 

Abort73.com is another great resource for equipping yourself to persuade others of that abortion is wrong. 

 

Each year there are more than one million abortions performed in the United States. Everyday there are 115,000 abortions occuring worldwide. (more stats)

 

Pray that one day our country will look back on abortion the way we now look back on slavery and wonder how we could have ever been so wrong. Also, get equipped to be used by God to change minds and hearts about this evil.

"As for Me"

The "men of the world" have their "portion...in this life....As for
me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall
be satisfied with your likeness" -Psalm 17

May he make the "as for me" ring in our hearts today!

Friday Foto

 

Miles at his first men's event (the Joshua Tree Men's Advance we put on last weekend).

Knowing God (Audiobook) by J.I. Packer - Free this Month

J.I. Packer's great, classic book Knowing God is available for free this month as an audiobook. Make sure you get it before the offer ends!

Here's a sample:

"What were we made for? What aim should we set ourselves in life? To know God. What is the “eternal life” that Jesus give? Knowledge of God. “This is life eternal, that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent” (John 17:3). What is the best thing in life, bringing more joy, delight, and contentment, than anything else? Knowledge of God. “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me” (Jer. 9:23f). What, of all the states God ever sees man in, gives Him most pleasure? Knowledge of Himself. “I desire…the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings,” says God (Hos. 6:6).

In these few sentences we have said a very great deal. Our point is one to which every Christian heart will warm, though the person whose religion is merely formal will not be moved by it. (And by this very fact his unregenerate state may be known.) What we have said provides at once a foundation, shape, and goal for our lives, plus a principle of priorities and a scale of values. Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life’s problems fall into place of their own accord."

Friday Foto

 

We had an awesome weekend in Coronado, just the two of us :-)

The Diagnostic Question (Written in My Bible)