Leonardo da Vinci, The Last Supper
Praying from Where You Are: Letting Our Experiences and Emotions Fuel Our Prayers
Many of us struggle with prayer. We struggle with what to say, how to say it, when to say it, and so much more. One of the most common concerns we face with prayer is whether it is okay to simply bring who we are from right where we are to God. Another way to …
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William Holman Hunt, The Light of the World
The Wonderful Exchange: John Calvin on the assurance and delight of the Lord’s Supper
As I continue reading through John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion this summer, here is Calvin reflecting on the significance of the Lord's Supper for our encouragement as believers. Notice Calvin's powerful series of contrasts at the end of this quotation. Godly souls can gather great assurance and delight from this Sacrament; in it they have …
Matthew Erickson 