Around the Horn (November 18)
The Fear and Trembling of John Knox "Indeed, Knox did not rush into Gospel ministry. He was a man that not only trembled before God, but hesitated to preach. While some may charge like a
The Fear and Trembling of John Knox "Indeed, Knox did not rush into Gospel ministry. He was a man that not only trembled before God, but hesitated to preach. While some may charge like a
II. Such is the magnitude of the glory to be revealed in us at the resurrection, that its influence extends to the whole creation. This I take to be generally expressed in the 19th verse:
Take the Hill "Some godly men today, perhaps many, need more mission. We need to look around us and pray. We need to fight on hills we cannot take alone. Is it safe to say
There is, in this part of the Epistle, a richness of sentiment and a vast compass of thought. The apostle, having established the great doctrine of justification by faith, dwells here on things connected with
Laziness Ruins Happiness In this post, Jon Bloom connects our diligence with our love for God and others. He writes, "What makes the virtue of diligence distinctly Christian is that it is one of the
He that loves not the Lord Jesus Christ must be an enemy to mankind. Perhaps it might be asked, Cannot people be possessed of humanity without being the subjects of Christianity? It is answered, No,
Why Christians Should Avoid Alarmism (And What To Do Instead) "It’s easy to have an overactive imagination in the dead of night when you’re expecting danger, watching shadows. Anxiety and expectation can lead you to
As to talents, there is a considerable difference to be made betwixt a principal and an assistant in any mission. In every mission I conceive there should be one person at least of a clear
Yes, Preaching Really Does Change People "If you’ve been in pastoral ministry for any length of time at all you’ve asked the question: Is my preaching actually doing anything? Is it having any effect?" Our hope, as
My Dear Friend, I received yours yesterday, and, though my hands are full, I must write you a few thoughts on the Lord’s day. Your views on that subject, I am persuaded, are injurious to