Serious Joy: The Root of Sacrificial Lov...

What are the doctrines of grace? Before we wade into the depths of these doctrines, we need to know something of the greatness of God. 

David Mathis | Those who cherish God’s majesty become a certain kind of people: a commending, called, candid, conquering, and soon-to-be crowned church. 

Marshall Segal | How do mature Christians pray when trouble comes? David teaches us from Psalm 86: “Meet my need.” “Glorify your name.” “Teach me your way.” “Gladden my heart.” 

How can we expect to love the unlovely as God does when we are sinful and imperfect? Scripture says the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. That's the only way we are able to love the unlovely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

What can sustain the will to die for others, when you are innocent? Jesus banked on love and future joy. 

What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “Love the sinner, hate the sin”? To some, maybe it’s something that their parents would say to them when they heard them gossiping. Maybe it’s something you were taught in school, or maybe it’s a phrase you’ve mocked or not taken ser ... Show More

How do we live with unfulfilled desires, especially when we thought God had promised them to us? Pastor John meditates on mature sorrow and persevering joy. 

What is Christian thankfulness? Pastor John commends the power of a heart filled with gratitude to the Giver of every good gift. 

How to associate with “wonderful” non devotees? / How to find joy again after the loss of my daughter? / Can you share 1 everyday practice for people who don’t live in an ashram? / How to gracefully receive worship, praise, validation & love? 

Is it possible to love ourselves or others when we are still unclear about who we really are? Let’s look from a higher perspective and see how beautifully simple and easy it is to love ourselves and others from a place of deeper understanding and experience. 

What should we be willing to do for Christ? Is a Christian really required to die to the world to have eternal life, and what does that even mean? How do we die for Christ in our modern society? The Fathers speak! 

Jesus calls us to follow the Golden Rule, treating others with love and respect. He urges us to take the narrow, difficult path that leads to life, rather than the wide, easy road that leads to destruction. While the narrow path can be challenging and at times discouraging, as fo ... Show More