The Simple Gospel – Safe at Home
I was in prison, got acquitted in court, and now I’m safely home!! For me this statement reflects the greatest teaching of the Bible, justification by faith! At the heart of the Simple Gospel is the glorious work of salvation through faith in the completed work of Christ that leaves one “justified” or made […]
The Simple Gospel – The Gift of Seeing your Sin
The whole atmosphere of the room changed as men became transparent and honest sharing their battle with different sins. It was a holy moment, one that would lead us all to our knees. As I was processing this sacred time, which happened at the Formed Men’s Retreat last month, the word that kept repeating in […]
“The Simple Gospel”
“I will rejoice in the simple gospel, I will rejoice in YOU LORD…” When Patty and I were back in Colorado we took a drive to our favorite lake in the mountains. As we traversed through the majestic Rockies Patty put in an old CD-yes that gives our age away 🙂 We listened several times […]
Empty to Fill!
God can speak in the most unusual ways to reveal His faithful love when we need it the most. A few weeks ago while back in Colorado I was having a tough day. I just got off a two- hour phone conversation with a friend going through a horrific amount of pain. My heart was […]
The Psalms as Guide to Being Formed After God’s Own Heart
Today’s post is provided by guest-blogger Henry Miersma, who recently attended the “Formed After the Father’s Own Heart” Retreat in Colorado. During the last weekend of July 2023, I joined twenty-seven other men from across the Unites States at the Highlands Camp and Retreat Center in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Our group ranged in age […]
Seek and You will Find!
Written by Mike Verkaik A few weeks ago Dawn and I had a reunion with our latest high school South African team. While talking about our lasting impacts, the common highlights remained the children, and our times of worship. Reflecting on our latest journey, this familiar text came to my mind, Jeremiah 29:11: For I […]