Monthly Archives: December 2008

For your name’s sake, O LORD, preserve my life!  (Psalm 143:11a) O LORD, hear my prayer this morning; give ear to my pleas for mercy.  O Righteous and Holy God, in your faithfulness answer me.  My life belongs to you, … Continue reading →

10 Reasons to Pray the Scriptures December 30, 2008  |  By: John Piper Category: Commentary Here are some of the reasons you should pray and meditate over biblical truth. 1. Biblical truth saves. Take heed to yourself and to your … Continue reading →

I thank God for faithful brothers and sisters in Christ.  I am grateful for their perseverance in the midst of the same struggles, distractions, obstacles that most of us face daily, some seemingly more than others. It seems so easy … Continue reading →

To my beloved and only daughter – Sarah, I’m not ready or willing yet…but when I am able to let you have freedom in pursuing certain websites and sending/receiving emails and perhaps even joining others in this ‘facebook’ age of soundbite … Continue reading →

From Glory…to Bethlehem…to Calvary…to Sparta NJ.  “His love reached all the way to where I was” and still does.  Glory to God in the highest! The Glorious impossible was made possible through God Incarnate, a baby in a manger…Mary’s little … Continue reading →

Be blessed and know that Jesus Christ revealed himself to the unborn child in Elizabeth’s womb, John the Baptist, who leapt for joy in the presence of the Lord, yet unborn.  He revealed himself to young Samuel in the temple as he lie sleeping.   … Continue reading →

Blessed be the name of the LORD. I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast … Continue reading →

I was reminded this morning on the drive to work about the sweet old children’s hymns and songs filled with the gospel…steeped in sound doctrine…simply stated.  Alistair Begg seems to routinely reflect on gospel truth communicated via really good hymns, … Continue reading →

Don’t do it lightly…nor carelessly; do it reverently with gratitude…be careful how you come before the LORD.  HE IS HOLY. He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do … Continue reading →

Are you rejoicing and giving thanks to God today that you look and smell more like Jesus Christ than you did yesterday…a month ago….last year? Or…Have you started to look like a tv, sports field, office, fitness mogul..? Idolatry just seems … Continue reading →