Monthly Archives: February 2013

Funny how there are verses we’ve heard often in a standalone sense that change dramatically in their impact when considered in context.  I guess this speaks to the issue of topical vs expositional preaching, but that isn’t where I’m going … Continue reading →

I just read through a brief blog post that served to remind me of some simple essentials that will help guard ‘right thinking’ in response to life’s circumstances.  http://andynaselli.com/carson-the-most-painful-things-ive-ever-borne-are-betrayals-by-christian-friends#more-11829 Carson: The most painful things I’ve ever borne are betrayals by … Continue reading →

“Another help is to remember that the diagnosis of sin is never the last word.  Instead, the last word is Jesus Christ.  Sin should take us right to Jesus.”  (Edward T. Welch)  Thus says the LORD: “Heaven is my throne, … Continue reading →

Jellyfish Christianity… Alas! It is a vivid type of much of the religion of this day, of which the leading principle is, “No dogma, no distinct tenets, no positive doctrine.” http://www.challies.com/quotes/jellyfish-christianity Worst of all, we have myriads of “jelly-fish” worshippers—respectable … Continue reading →

Originally posted on The Tells of Tim:
“Oh to behold the Glory of Christ!  Here in would I live, here in would I die, here on would I dwell in my thoughts and my affections until all things here below…

God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up His bright designs And works His sovereign … Continue reading →

(excerpts from The Shadow of the Cross, Walter J. Chantry, p8,9) “True Calvinism always leads to the appreciation of self-denial.  When the doctrines of grace are warmly and experimentally preached, denial of self is necessarily one of the chief experiences of … Continue reading →