Think on these things

It has been said of this generation of Christian believers (in America and the West particularly) that our weakness is that we do not think often enough or deeply enough about God. It’s not that we hate God or are angry with God or confused about God — our problem is that we are too […]

Preach the gospel to yourself today

“Preach the gospel to yourself every day,” Jerry Bridges has written and said in numerous contexts. And he means that literally — each new day demands a fresh rehearsal (through the quotation of Scripture) of the essential components of the gospel so that we are reminded each day of our standing before God. In a […]

Today’s Quote – Meditation (Brooks)

Thomas Brooks, Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices: Remember, is is not hasty reading, but serious meditating upon holy and heavenly truths, that make them prove sweet and profitable to the soul.

Why memorizing Romans 8:28-29 is important

This month the Scripture memory verse for the church is Romans 8:28-29 — And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of […]

Today’s Quote – Restoration (Sibbes)

Richard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed: When we find our souls at all declining, it is best to raise them up presently by some awakening meditations, such as the presence of God, of the strict reckoning we are to make,of the infinite love of God in Christ and the fruits of it, of the excellency of […]

Today’s Quote – Scripture (Lundgaard)

Kris Lundgaard, Through the Looking Glass: God has served up a great feast in his Word. But if we sit in front of it and refuse to eat, it’s no wonder that we shrivel up like spiritual raisins. If we’re too lazy to dig into his Word, or if through sin we think so little […]

Scripture memory and meditation

Continuing the thought from Sunday’s sermon on Psalm 119, and the significance of meditating on the word of God, here are several resources that I have found helpful in thinking about and being encouraged in Scripture memory: Justin Taylor, “Meditating on God’s Word” Don Whitney’s resources on meditation John Piper, “If My Words Abide in […]

Today’s Quote (9/2/08)

J. I. Packer, Knowing God: Meditation is the activity of calling to mind, and thinking over, and dwelling on, and applying to oneself, the various things that one knows about the works and ways and purposes and promises of God. It is an activity of holy thought, consciously performed in the presence of God, under […]