http://youngcalvinist.com Upholding and proclaiming the sovereignty of God Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:58:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The more I live, and the more I battle with sin, the more I am convinced that it is a battle of glory. It is a battle between my glory and Christ's glory, between pride and humility. As I reflect on my emotions, my thoughts and actions, and my desires ... http://youngcalvinist.com/whose-glory-do-you-live-for/ Earlier this year I realized something about myself: I don't take risks. I sometimes take calculated risks, but then the risk is no longer a risk.Whether it is a fear of failure, which is not unique to me for it is a common problem for all, fear of rejection, fear ... http://youngcalvinist.com/resolutions-for-a-young-calvinist-6-risking-for-christ/ If we are to bring glory to God, to do that which we were created to do, that which we were predestined to do, that which we were called to do, we must be resolved to battle the sin still within us knowing that the war was won on the ... http://youngcalvinist.com/resolutions-for-a-young-calvinist-5-the-fight-against-sin/ In his book Spectacular Sins, John Piper writes, All that came into being exists for Christ — that is, everything exists to display the greatness of Christ. Nothing — nothing! — in the universe exists for its own sake. Everything—from the bottom of the oceans to the top of the mountains, ... http://youngcalvinist.com/resolutions-for-a-young-calvinist-4-that-god-might-be-most-glorified/ Take a look at your soul, it might just save you. Sit down, dig deep and stay long. Your soul may still be destined for wrath. Wrestle with the Lord, open your heart, examine its state, face the fear. Do you truly love God? Do you truly love holiness? Are ... http://youngcalvinist.com/resolutions-for-a-young-calvinist-3-it-might-just-save-you/ Every week this summer I plan to write a resolution in the likes of Edwards that I am resolved to do and pray over it each day that the Lord might empower me to be that resolved to be. Resolution Two. Resolved, to live as if each moment will be my last, ... http://youngcalvinist.com/resolutions-for-a-young-calvinist-2-momentary-life/ Every week this summer I plan to write a resolution in the likes of Edwards that I am resolved to do and pray over it each day that the Lord might empower me to be that resolved to be. Resolution One. Resolved, to live every moment for the glory of God, never ... http://youngcalvinist.com/resolutions-for-a-young-calvinist-1-the-glory-of-god/