God’s Sovereignty in your Suffering: The Crook in the Lot

When we go through trials, how do we reconcile our pain with the sovereignty of God? As a Christian, how can we glorify God in our suffering? The Crook in the Lot by Thomas Boston (1676-1732) attempts to answer these questions by looking at scripture. This week, I've released a new modern English translation, The Crook in... Continue Reading →

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A Puritan Call to Contentment

Puritan Thomas Watson's book The Art of Divine Contentment (1660) is a challenging and encouraging call for Christians to pursue contentment in God. It is full of Watson's characteristic imagery and pastoral care. The central text comes from Philippians 4:11, where Paul states, "I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content" (ESV). After... Continue Reading →

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