“Therefore, as night-watchers hold one another waking by speaking to one another, so have we need to hold one another on foot.” Samuel Rutherford. The Loveliness of Christ, Banner of Truth edition, page 47. My thought: Oh, the necessity of…
A Quote About Pride
“Our pride must have winter weather to rot it.” Samuel Rutherford. The Loveliness of Christ, Banner of Truth edition, page 47.
I Have a Case of the Mondays
I’m not sure what Gunny means when he says, “A case of the Monday’s,” but, whatever he means, I’ve got it.
I usually have what I call “sermonic hangover” on Monday. Yesterday was our Annual Meeting (which went great!) and I have a severe case. I’ve managed to do some tax work – – scoop some snow – – and take a walk. I just finished reading Jack and the Bean Stalk to Mary Beth (our five year old) — other than that, I am unproductive.
William Cowper and Depression
If you are someone who struggles with depression, you might appreciate the story of William Cowper who lived in the 1700’s.
Despite being a gifted poet and writer, Cowper struggled with depression so much that he was institutionalized. It was in an asylum that he read the Bible and understood that salvation is found in Christ.
No Frigate Like a Book
If you are a reader, then Emily Dickinson’s words will resonate with you. Waltke quotes it in his Old Testament Theology.
What About Those Who Have Never Heard?
Greg Koukl profoundly interacts with the question, “What about those who have never heard the Gospel?” I think his comments near the end of this short clip about “American fairness” are spot on.
Hell? Yes – – solemnly.
We must be willing to talk about the wrath of God and the justice of God.
C.S. Lewis on Chivalry
Dr. Al Mohler on Joel Osteen
Listen to this podcast where Dr. Mohler “takes the measure” of Joel Osteen’s ministry. Mohler first considers the declining ratio of men to women on college campuses – – The material on Osteen begins about 30% into the program . .…
If Your Boss is Attila the Hun
When I was a youth pastor, one of things I was determined to do was have a good relationship with the senior pastor of our church. To grow in that area, I memorized Proverbs 27:18,