Written by: April J. Buchanan  “We are never so sure of our salvation as when we see the corruption of our own hearts and the need of Christ.” ~ Richard Baxter It is not humility to say, “I wonder if I’m saved, look at what I’ve done.” Neither is it humility to say, “Today I…

Written by: April J. Buchanan “It is a fearful thing to ascribe to man that which belongs to God alone. Let the saints tremble at such blasphemy.” ~ John Owen What if she was wrong? She loved you. She spoke with such tenderness, and her very presence radiated with such peace and light that you…

Written by: April J. Buchanan “Behold the terror of the Lord, and let His holiness make your soul tremble; grace alone delivers from wrath.” ~ John Owen If I never tremble, I have never feared such holiness that intrinsically is so pure that there’s no other appropriate action than to put me away, and under…

Written by: April J. Buchanan “The soul that knows its own misery will glory only in the mercy of God, and in nothing else.” ~ Thomas Watson The fool says, “I need no such grace to change this heart of stone and seek God for my own—for if it be my will to do so,…

Written by: April J. Buchanan “Faithful men finishing well is a demonstration of God’s sustaining grace, not the merit of the man.” ~ R. C. Sproul Earlier this week, I heard Tom Pennington’s tribute to John MacArthur. While truly beautiful, I was profoundly encouraged when he said, “We needed to see one who finished well.”…

Written by: April J. Buchanan “We do not pray to change God’s mind, but to be conformed to His eternal, perfect purpose.” ~ John Owen Some would foolishly say that they cannot pray that God’s will be done, because to do so, they believe, is a lack of faith. Is it ignorance of who God…

Written by: April J. Buchanan “True religion is not a fanciful zeal, but a heart turned to God in truth and obedience.” ~ Richard Sibbes Do I hate what sins my own betray my Lord, or do I merely hate their hindrances to my desires I think myself now to deserve, and to give me…

Written by: April J. Buchanan “The Word is the field in which Christ, the pearl of price, is hidden. Oh, then, search this field! Study the Scriptures. There is no danger of digging too deep here.” ~ Thomas Watson Do yourself a favor. Pull up one of your pastors sermons. This may prove especially challenging…

Written by: April J. Buchanan “The main trouble in the church today is that people are not interested in the truth. They are only interested in experiences.” ~ Martyn Lloyd-Jones You can’t deny that she has a way with words. She grabbed you and drew you in less than a full sentence. As you read…

Written by: April J. Buchanan “Our hope is not in our ability to persuade, but in the power of God to regenerate.” ~ Martyn Lloyd-Jones If I look to my family for the hope of their salvation, I will grieve and torment my own soul day and night. If I look to myself—my intellect, my…