May the Lord grant you his richest blessings as you serve and worship him this weekend.

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(Yesterday on the blog: Strange New World)

Does Predestination Mean God Is the Author of Sin?

Michael Horton begins his answer to the question by drawing an important distinction. “This question is a struggle for so many. It’s important to keep in mind that there is a distinction—a very important distinction—between God’s active decree and his permissive decree.”

Decision Time

Acknowledging all the turmoil in recent days and months, Matthew Hosier–very wisely, I believe–counsels pastors and church members to stay put until at least the summer. “There are times when it is right to move congregation, to change occupation, to adjust our theology – but I’m not sure now is that time. Hold fast. Love and serve Jesus by loving and serving the church. Plant and heal and build. It’s that time.”

Is It ‘Christian’ for Europe to Welcome Refugees from Ukraine but Not Syria?

As refugees stream out of Ukraine, it has been interesting to compare their reception with that of Syrian refugees. This article from Christianity Today covers that issue


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