"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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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 […]
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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, […]
Now is the Time to Get Ready for Church (Before Sunday)
Sunday mornings might be the worst time to get ready for church. Not just for preachers who need to have […]
Book Review: Does God Desire All to Be Saved – #3
Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Piper’s Aim In the 2nd chapter of Piper’s booklet, he sets out to […]
How to Pray for One Another – Thankfulness (1/4)
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, […]