Posts from January 2026
Why Prayer Matters More Than You Think
Prayer is one of the most familiar parts of the Christian life and also one of the most misunderstood. Most believers know they should pray. Many feel guilty that they do not pray enough, and some quietly wonder whether their prayers really matter at all. And yet, prayer sits right at the center of how God has chosen to work in and through His people. Prayer is not a spiritual accessory. It is not a religious ritual meant to…
Grace That Trains Us: Thomas Watson on Holiness and Sanctification
The Theology of Thomas Watson Series: Part 4 Grace That Trains Us: Thomas Watson on Holiness and Sanctification One of the most common confusions in modern Christianity is the relationship between grace and holiness. Grace is often spoken of warmly, passionately, even poetically. Holiness, on the other hand, is treated cautiously, sometimes suspiciously, as though it threatens joy, freedom, or assurance. Puritan Thomas Watson would not recognize that separation. For Watson, grace and holiness are inseparable. Grace does not merely…