Fresh Mercies

A blog dedicated to encouraging others in the Lord.

[Grace to You @gracetoyou]

No parent can force his or her child to follow Jesus Christ. But all Christian parents want to know what they can do—if anything—to help their child want to embrace Christ. John MacArthur tackles that issue today on "Grace to You."https://t.co/U0vkOvGX9J

[Tim Keller Wisdom @DailyKeller]

When you encounter the living God of the Bible through his Word and his Spirit, every excuse, demand, and complaint dies in your heart. He is God. He loves you. If your view of God is too small, pray for him to enlarge it.

[Grace to You @gracetoyou]

Evil is always dangerous, but it isn’t always obvious. Its most sinister forms usually require careful discernment. That’s why Paul included a negative command when instructing Christians to be discerning. https://t.co/0tyqFUXF5m

[Alistair Begg @AlistairBegg]

"Just as there is the most heat nearest to the sun, so there is the most happiness closest to Christ." —Spurgeon

Read today's devotion: https://t.co/LqjSwkjDUF

[The Gospel Coalition @TGC]

“I’m sitting here at the Southern Baptist Convention. Earlier today Vice President Mike Pence addressed the convention. We were told he initiated the offer to speak. I wish we had not accepted.”

#SBC18 #SBCAM18

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[Tim Keller Wisdom @DailyKeller]

If we are going to grow in grace, we must stay aware of being both sinners and also loved children in Christ.

[Ligon Duncan @LigonDuncan]

The highest gift that God has given you as a believer is not forgiveness. The highest gift that God gives you as a believer is himself.

[Desiring God @desiringGod]

You don’t need a big platform to speak up for Jesus. You just need a small sphere of influence, a growing passion for God’s glory, and a love for lost people.

[Tim Keller Wisdom @DailyKeller]

We should have an entire life marked by being teachable rather than opinionated.

[John Piper @JohnPiper]

“This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.” Psalm 119:50

[Renewing Your Mind @RYMRadio]

If you think God owes people mercy, you’re no longer thinking about mercy. Listen today on @RYMRadio. https://t.co/qcKIuzEkBt

[John Piper @JohnPiper]

“Will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you; how much less this house that I have built!” 1 Kings 8:27-28

[Desiring God @desiringGod]

John Piper: “If all you have is a decision for Christ, but no delight in Christ, then you do not have Christ.”

[Timothy Keller (1950-2023) @timkellernyc]

Jesus is unpredictable yet reliable. Gentle yet powerful. Authoritative yet humble. Human yet divine.

[John Piper @JohnPiper]

“Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things.” Psalm 119:37

[Desiring God @desiringGod]

True happiness does not come from riches, wisdom, physical pleasure, or fame. It comes from knowing and enjoying God himself.

[Tim Keller Wisdom @DailyKeller]

When I am bitter and unforgiving what I am really saying in my heart is, “I am better than you as I would never do what you just did.”

[Grace to You @gracetoyou]

“Hold fast to that which is good” means to hold the truth securely, defend it zealously, and preserve it from all threats. To placate the enemies of truth or lower our guard is to violate this command. https://t.co/OasnsxlL9M

[Timothy Keller (1950-2023) @timkellernyc]

Because Jesus will be the infallible judge, we don't have to be. We can let our grudges go and our revenge die.

[Tim Keller Wisdom @DailyKeller]

God doesn’t give us hypothetical grace in lifetime supply. He gives us what we need today-one day at a time.