Note: The following is an excerpt from David Kaywood’s brand new book, A Call to Contentment: Pursuing Godly Satisfaction in a Restless World (Christian Focus: March 2024). Constant grumbling is the number one sign of a discontented person. Lament, doubt, and anguished prayer are part of what it means to live Christianly in a fallen […]
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How to Listen to a Sermon: 15 Practical Tips for Receiving the Word
“Pay attention to what you hear.” Those were Jesus’ words to his followers shortly after sharing the Parable of the Soils in Mark 4, a parable that explains the different results of Word proclamation. In that parable, some hear the Word, only to have it snatched away by the devil. Others do not receive the […]
The Psalms: A Biblical Tool for Cultivating Godly Emotions
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, therapists shared their favorite coping strategies for anxiety. They include normal recommendations like sleep and exercise, and surprising ones like looking at memes of pets, jumping off of cliffs on vacation, breathing slowly to classical music, and spending time with tomato plants. I see nothing wrong with these […]
How to Prepare Yourself for the Lord’s Supper
Wondering how to prepare yourself for the Lord’s Supper? Here are five ways.[1] 1. Look back The Lord Jesus on the night he was betrayed, said to take the bread and the cup in remembrance of Him (Luke 22:19). The bread and cup are visible reminders of what Jesus did on the cross for us. […]
What is the meaning of Jeremiah 29:11 for us today?
This segment “What is the meaning of Jeremiah 29:11 for us today?” is a continuation of the series on Preaching the Book of Jeremiah with Pastor Paul Alexander. Listen to the answer of this question on YouTube or listen to the full interview. KH: There’s a verse that people try and take the direct route […]