Who was St. Valentine?

It being “Valentine’s Day” at least here in the U.S. I thought I would explore if there was more to today than just expensive roses that quickly die and stale chocolates. -Mike Saint Valentine, officially Saint Valentine of Rome, is a widely recognized 3rd-century Roman saint commemorated on February 14 and since the High Middle Ages is associated with a tradition of courtly … More Who was St. Valentine?

Perseverance

 Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.  – – James 1:12 (CSB) A friend shared this picture today on FB and I thought it such a good quote I had to share and decided to add … More Perseverance

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 14th, 2019 Chapter 6 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS” Continued 2). Some lusts more discernible     Some lusts are far more sensible and discernible in their violent actings than others. Paul puts a difference between uncleanness(51) and all other sins: “Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 11th, 2019 http://www.ChapelLibrary.org •  chapel@mountzion.org Chapter 5 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS NOT” Continued       5. Not to Conquer Sin Occasionally b. When in some affliction     In a time of some judgment, calamity, or pressing affliction, the heart is taken up with thoughts and contrivances of flying from the present … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 10th, 2019  www.ChapelLibrary.org •  chapel@mountzion.org  Chapter 5“WHAT MORTIFICATION IS NOT”Continued    5. Not to Conquer Sin Occasionally Occasional conquests of sin do not amount to a mortifying of it. There are two occasions or seasons wherein a man who is contending with any sin may seem to himself to have mortified it. … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 9th, 2019  www.ChapelLibrary.org •  chapel@mountzion.org  Chapter 5 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS NOT” Continued    4.  Not to Divert a Sin A sin is not mortified when it is only diverted. Simon Magus(42) for a season left his sorceries; but his covetousness and ambition, which had set him on his work, remained still, … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin