"I Heard the Bells…" A Carol of Hope with Roots in Political Division
On Christmas morning of 1863, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow sat and listened to the bells of churches ring out in the […]
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How to Pray for One Another – Peace and Unity (3/4)
Part 1 – https://martinwickens.com//2019/07/how-to-pray-for-one-another-thankfulness-1-4 Part 2 – https://martinwickens.com//2019/10/how-to-pray-for-one-another-wisdom-knowledge-2-4/ Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one […]
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Hymn Focus: "Weary of Earth, and Laden with My Sin"
In 1866 Samuel J. Stone penned a hymn that he later described as the one most dear to him. Samuel […]
Book Review: Does God Desire All to Be Saved – #4
Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Piper’s Aim Part 3 – Two Wills How extensive is the sovereign will […]
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How to Pray for One Another – Wisdom & Knowledge (2/4)
Part 1 – https://martinwickens.com//2019/07/how-to-pray-for-one-another-thankfulness-1-4/ A few weeks ago I began a series looking at how we can pray for one […]
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Contentment – the Antidote to the Poison of Comparison
In Psalm 73 the writer wrestles with the injustice he witnessed in the world. Three verses from this song will […]
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“Enough!” – Dealing with Discouragement and Depression
In recent months I have studied and preached on the life of Elijah. Most weeks I reference James’ description of […]
God to the Rescue
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! […]
Gentleness
When I think of Elijah my mind usually jumps straight to his confrontation with the prophets of Baal on top […]
That Which is, Has Been
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you… Rudyard Kipling, […]