I am praying that all my families, friends, and readers have not been overly impacted by the winter storm that has moved through the US. Here in my area of Mississippi, we had lots of rain, some freezing rain, and more rain, along with high winds and very cold temperatures. The outside temperature this morning … More Saturday Study and Sunday Sermon- “CIVIL” – 01/25 – 26/2026
Today’s devotional and study is from the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. I have used their materials often because I agree with their view most of the time. Today is no exception. While this article focuses on the importance of Creeds, I think it could be expanded to include Catechisms and Confessions as well. Why … More Devotion/Study – “THREE C’s” – 01/22/2026
COMMENT The actual title of today’s devotion from the BCL Newsletter is Pietism vs. Piety — What’s the Difference? I must admit that, somewhere in my mind, tucked away in a place likely never to be recovered, I had heard of Pietism before, but this study opened my eyes to another facet of Christianity and … More Devotional – Experience vs. Holiness – 01/14/2026
I never thought, 20 or so years ago, when I first read some of Edwards’ works, that I would have much in common with him. The older I get, however, and as this drawing shows, we actually have something very much in common. Oh, for certain, I am not claiming to be the great preacher … More Monday Humor (+) – 01/12/2026
2 Corinthians 6 2 Corinthians 6:4 COMMENTS/CONTEXT This morning in Sunday School, the teacher mentioned how difficult reading someone like Matthew Henry can be. Afterwards, I had a moment to speak to him and relate an experience from many years ago: one of my adult Bible study participants said, “You sure like a lot of … More Sunday Sermon Series – Ministerial Duties – 04/06/2025
Whenever I see a building like this I think, that is a church. Of course, I am just a little biased towards this one as I was the project manager for the construction of it after Hurricane Katrina. The reality of course is that is just a “Church Building” God’s Church is made up of … More Devotional Thought – “Churches” – 01/09/2025
One day late due to internet issues 🙃 If further proof was needed to back up this statement, the article below about the church that Edward founded in Northampton, MA. should Jonathan Edwards’ Church Then and Now Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) was a key figure in the First Great Awakening in America. The revival in the … More Friday’s Feature Quote – 10/25/2024
Does the Bible specify the way one is supposed to worship God? The answer is most assuredly yes: Particular elements of worship are highlighted: The following article makes some excellent points on how modern worship is undermining that which God has ordered. INTRO Alistair Begg warns rise of ‘consumer’ worship eroding biblical engagement in congregational … More Devotional Thought – ‘consumer’ worship – 09/24/2024
I have often written about “Apologetics” and do not foresee any reason to stop. Just as football (European soccer) fans will argue their belief that their team is best without compromise, we too, as true believers in the God of the Bible must be ready and able, to defend our beliefs against all naysayers. This … More How we got the Bible – 09/03/2024
HYMN. The Gk. hymnos was used by the classical writers to signify any ode or song written in praise of gods or heroes, and occasionally by LXX translators of praise to God, e.g. Pss. 40:3; 65:1; Is. 42:10. In the NT the word occurs only in Eph. 5:19 and Col. 3:16, with the verbal form … More Devotional Thought – “HYMNS” – 03/18/2024
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