by Jesse Richardson | Jun 1, 2015 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
Dear Graduate by Jon Bloom A significant journey is ending for you. No doubt you are eager to get going on the next one. But go ahead, savor the moment. Such clear rites of passage don’t come often in life. And thank God. Education is a profound gift. And on behalf of...
by Jesse Richardson | Apr 29, 2015 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
Another Incentive to Read Christian Biography by John Piper Perhaps, Hebrews 11 is still the most compelling biblical mandate for reading Christian biography. Together with Hebrews 13:7 all those biographical lessons in faith seem like an overwhelming summons to keep...
by Jesse Richardson | Apr 2, 2015 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
Not My Will Be Done Maundy Thursday by Jon Bloom “Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” (Mark 14:36) Darkness had descended on Jerusalem. Its residents had finished their Passover meals. The lamb and...
by Jesse Richardson | Mar 12, 2015 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
Preparing Your Heart for Worship FROM R.C. Sproul It is very important that we take time to prepare our hearts to worship God before we set foot in the sanctuary on Sunday morning. God made this clear amid the awesome circumstances of the giving of the law in Exodus...
by Jesse Richardson | Mar 5, 2015 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
Parenting Means Wrestling Demons by Jonathan Parnell From www.desiringgod.org I nudged the door open with my shoulder, hands holding carryout (again). I made my way through the dark living room and set dinner on the table. I could hear the kids playing in the basement...