In Government We Trust

I’m going to break into the world of politics for a little bit.  I try to stay away from this issue, because I know of the divisive effects of politics, and really, when it comes down to it, there is no good side to be on in politics for each side is as corrupt as [...]

We’re All Hindus Now?

In a recent edition of Newsweek (hold up… someone just gave me a look of surprise.  “You read Newsweek?!”  Yes, I subscribed to it a while back, and really regret it most of the time, although it has given me a different point of view than I would normall hear or think about, with it [...]

Jesus Treated Women Differently

This is a video of Pastor John Piper during one of his sermons on the gospel of John.  In this video, he looks at the passage where Jesus is talking with the Samaritan woman at the well and John points out that everybody was amazed that He was talking with a woman.  Jesus is starting [...]

Aaron Shust’s New CD “Take Over”

Aaron Shust has just recently (within the past week) released his third album, “Take Over.”  Anybody who is wanting some new music to listen to, this CD is definitely worth trying out.  I have enjoyed his previous CDs and this latest one is no exception to that.  His messages remain strong throughout the entire CD.  [...]

To Marry or Not to Marry…

In an age when teaching abstinence is being taught more than ever, it seems as if the commitment to abstinence before marriage has dropped to an all time low.  In an article in Christianity Today, a study has been done that shows that 90% of American adults have sex before getting married.  And sadly, the [...]

A Father’s Pleasure

The pleasures I have discovered in my children have led me to learn what our heavenly Father takes pleasure in.

The High Calling of the Husband

John Piper, on his blog at Desiring God, has given a quote by C. S. Lewis, who describes for us what it means to be the head of the household.  He describes the high calling of the husband by showing us what Christ has done for the church.  These are not easy words to hear, [...]

Man In a Hole

This video gives an excellent illustration of the nature of salvation.

Welcome to the New Site!

Welcome to the new site for the Religious Affections blog!  My desire is to first of all glorify God in my life by making Him the supreme joy and treasure of my life.  Then it is my hope that everyone who joins me on this site may develop this same desire for God and by [...]

What do you treasure?

What do you treasure? Or it could be asked in this way: what do you take joy or pleasure in? We all have things we treasure or take pleasure in. This question about what we treasure is a very important question, because it tells a lot about our relationship with Christ. [...]

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