Written by: April J. Buchanan Bountiful in much, a man may boast and yet find little delight, for his heart is not satisfied. Men have acquired the world’s wisdom, power, wealth, successes, and praises only to discover that it is all worthless. It cannot satisfy the heart of man. The heart is wicked and deceitful,…

Written by: April J. Buchanan There are those who create a “safe place” for questions and for “testing” beliefs. They are open and welcoming. They are friendly and have some “convictions” formed by their testing, yet they are often marked by an openness to being challenged and “corrected.” When you come out of bad theology…

Written by: April J. Buchanan When we misunderstand perseverance, much like when we confuse justification and sanctification, men once again begin to trust in works or merit alongside faith in order to complete the race and stand before God. Yet Scripture makes clear that it is He who began a good work in us, and…

Written by: April J. Buchanan Following is what I’ve learned and how I study my Bible. I am confident those better trained and who have been rightly handling Scripture longer than I have will have improvements to make upon my process. I do not say that with feigned humility, but with a settled awareness that…

Written by: April J. Buchanan If a Christian widow later remarries in the Lord, and other believers scrutinize her or gossip about her dating or remarriage, the problem is not with the widow but with those who speak against a fellow saint who has submitted herself to Scripture. She is free to marry in the…

Written by: April J. Buchanan Sin loved and meditated upon in the heart is never hidden from the eyes of the sovereign and holy God. The unregenerate man not only indulges sin in secret, but often finds delight in speaking of it, exposing it to others, and drawing satisfaction from their reaction, whether approval or…

Written by: April J. Buchanan This is a subject I have returned to again and again. It is not one settled easily, nor one on which all who hold fast to sound doctrine, the authority of Scripture, and careful exegesis are agreed. Biblically qualified men differ here. Men I respect. Men whose handling of Scripture…

Written by: April J. Buchanan It is not that men do not speak of God. On the contrary, many speak much of Him. Yet their understanding is not informed by the clear and plain sense of Scripture, but by their own imagination of who they believe Him to be. Have you ever sat outside a…

Written by: April J. Buchanan Grow quietly. Grow slowly. For in this way you will grow deep, deep in character, deep in truth, alongside saints whose roots run far beneath the surface, whose wisdom has been proven over time. Many are eager to proclaim what God has done. Their zeal is great, but it is…

Written by: April J. Buchanan Surrounding yourself with “positive people” who only speak about their love for Jesus, how much God loves them, and the great plans He has for them, who speak as though He is smitten with them, constantly thinking of them, how He just loves to shower them with blessings, and making…