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Who can proclaim he mighty acts of the Lord or fully declare his praise? Psalm 106:2 The answer? No one. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try.
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God? Who Needs Him?May 31, 2013
Self-sufficient humanism. Paul saw it coming – “lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.”
Imago Dei
September 12, 2012
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Why Can't I Pray?
August 18, 2012
The bible gives us several reasons, but according to Jeremy Taylor, a deceitful heart is at the root of prayerlessness.
It's Not Rocket Science
July 23, 2012
To keep in step with the Spirit should be our daily quest. And if we are successful at that, all of life falls into place.
Theological Steak
April 10, 2012
These words by P. T. Forsythe on the magnificence of Christ's work are to theology what Ruth's Chris is to a good steak.
Describing the Indescribable
February 11, 2012
What we have in Christ will take all eternity to describe. But for one segment of one sermon, a great preacher made a mighty attempt.
Making Sense Of It All
January 30, 2012
Where are things headed? Is there rhyme and reason to the endless cycle of summer, fall, winter and spring? Is there a plan in place, or is randomness the explanation?
Priming The Pump Of Gratitude
November 20, 2008
Whoever is wise, let him heed these things, and consider the great love of the Lord. Psalm 107:43
Obadiah Holmes lived from 1607 until his death in 1682 – some 75 years. A hardworking farmer in New England, constantly busy in the clearing and working of the land and raising 8 children.
Seven years before his death he wrote a last will and testament, and this is a paragraph to his beloved wife, helping her to recall the grace of God that had been so richly poured out to them through the years…..
“Consider how the Lord carried thee along ever since thou had a being in this world, as by tender parents and since thou came from them, the Lord has provided for thee and preserved thee in many dangers both by sea and land, and has given thee food and raiment with contentment."
"He has increased our store, sometimes to our admiration, also continuing our health in very great measure. He has given us a great posterity who have increased to a great number and has provided for them in a comfortable manner."
"And the Lord has kept them from such evils as might have befallen them to our grief, but we have had comfort in them. Also, consider the peace we have enjoyed and love we have obtained from our friends and our neighbors and strangers."
"Yet, my dear wife, those things are but common favors that many have their part in. But consider that the choice particular favor that many receive not which God has given to thee in choosing and calling thee to the knowledge of Himself and His dear Son which is eternal."
"So, do order thy heart to cleave to Him alone, esteeming Him as the chief good, as a pearl of great price, as worthy and causing thy heart to part with all for Him. His love has continued to help thee to harken to his voice, inquiring about His will, so that thou might obey His holy will and commandments, so as to serve Him in thy generation."
"Oh, consider that great love of the Lord, to cause thy soul to cleave to Him alone and so He to be thy only protection! Having given the His Son, He has with Him given thee all things thou dost enjoy, and so to be to thee- both in life and in death – thy advantage.” VOICES FROM THE HEART page 48
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all - how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32
Obadiah Holmes lived from 1607 until his death in 1682 – some 75 years. A hardworking farmer in New England, constantly busy in the clearing and working of the land and raising 8 children.
Seven years before his death he wrote a last will and testament, and this is a paragraph to his beloved wife, helping her to recall the grace of God that had been so richly poured out to them through the years…..
“Consider how the Lord carried thee along ever since thou had a being in this world, as by tender parents and since thou came from them, the Lord has provided for thee and preserved thee in many dangers both by sea and land, and has given thee food and raiment with contentment."
"He has increased our store, sometimes to our admiration, also continuing our health in very great measure. He has given us a great posterity who have increased to a great number and has provided for them in a comfortable manner."
"And the Lord has kept them from such evils as might have befallen them to our grief, but we have had comfort in them. Also, consider the peace we have enjoyed and love we have obtained from our friends and our neighbors and strangers."
"Yet, my dear wife, those things are but common favors that many have their part in. But consider that the choice particular favor that many receive not which God has given to thee in choosing and calling thee to the knowledge of Himself and His dear Son which is eternal."
"So, do order thy heart to cleave to Him alone, esteeming Him as the chief good, as a pearl of great price, as worthy and causing thy heart to part with all for Him. His love has continued to help thee to harken to his voice, inquiring about His will, so that thou might obey His holy will and commandments, so as to serve Him in thy generation."
"Oh, consider that great love of the Lord, to cause thy soul to cleave to Him alone and so He to be thy only protection! Having given the His Son, He has with Him given thee all things thou dost enjoy, and so to be to thee- both in life and in death – thy advantage.” VOICES FROM THE HEART page 48
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all - how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32
