Take the Trouble

"Pray tell me, what can a man do in the realm of theology and the sacred writings, if he has not even reached the point of knowing what the law and the gospel are, or, if he does know, scorns to observe the distinction? He is bound to mix up everything, heaven with hell and life with death, and will not take the slightest trouble to know about Christ." - Martin Luther, The Bondage of the Will, Revell edition, pages 163-164

40 Good Thoughts

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Pep Talk

Yep. . .

"What advantage does man have in all his work which he does under the sun? . . It is a grievous task which God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with. . ."

Ec 1:3, 13a

Sunday Post for Shepherds -- Pain

"Pastors that don't cry have no clue what life is about."
John Piper, commenting on Acts 20:31