He taketh the bairns in his arms when they come to deep water; at least, when they lose ground and are put to swim, then his hand is under their chin. ~Samuel Rutherford
But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have [...]

The December 1 issue of World Magazine runs a short article, “Seeking but not finding: The mother church of the seeker movement has a mid-life crisis,” about Willow Creek Church. I’ve read about the “confession” made by Bill Hybels, but had not read the statement quoted in this article.
“We made a mistake,” Hybels said [...]

I’ve recently been reading through the book of Isaiah every morning. What has struck me so vividly is the sovereignty of God that reigns in the midst of the faithlessness and outright rebellion of His people, Israel. They’ve lost their longing and hope for the kingdom of God, and in trying to establish their own [...]

If you are not firm in faith you will not be firm at all.  Isaiah 7:9