Prayer Series XX We continue with excerpts from: Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Encouragements to Pray How kindly God allures us to Himself: “Before they call, I will answer, and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” (Isaiah 65:24) John Calvin Prayer . . . is more pleasing to Him than any other work: whether … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/26/2022
Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol sits down with special guest, Dr. Mark Coppenger to talk about IOPT, his history in philosophy, calling to pastoral ministry, working in the Southern Baptist Convention and the future of the SBC…
Therefore, shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. – Gen 2:24 Is it true that conservatives no longer believe in marriage? Conservatives no longer believe in marriage. That is the lesson many took from a Gallup poll recently shared on Twitter, … More Marital Woes
What a parent does plays as essential a role in their child’s spiritual outcomes as what they say. “Human beings look separate because you see them walking about separately,” wrote C.S. Lewis in Mere Christianity. But “if you could see humanity spread out in time, as God sees it, it would look like one single growing thing-rather like … More Passing On the Faith: Good News and Bad News
Prayer Series XIX We continue with excerpts from: Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. The Power of Prayer The Spirit helps our infirmities by enabling us to understand for who, and what, and how prayer is to be made; and by working . . . in our hearts . . . those thoughts, affections and graces that … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/25/2022
CONTEXT: There are three main themes in this chapter, Prayer, humility and disciplined discipleship. Matthew Henry breaks it down as follows: In this chapter we have, I. The parable of the importunate widow, designed to teach us fervency in prayer (v. 1-8). II. The parable of the Pharisee and publican, designed to teach us humility, … More Sunday Sermon Series – 01/23/2022
Prayer Series XVIII We continue with excerpts from: Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Today we continue with topic: The Ingredients of Prayer Arguments When we speak of “Arguments” here it is not that same term often defined and assumed to mean: an angry disagreement. We are instead referring to a more biblical definition of containing a … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/22/2022
Her accomplishments advancing female and racial diversity are cause enough to celebrate, but tireless work opposing abortion as a physician in the Hippocratic tradition and as a Christian are remarkable Today [Friday 21 Jan 2022], as tens of thousands March for Life in Washington D.C., we remember one of the movement’s most important pioneers. Dr. … More Dr. Mildred Jefferson: Hero of the Pro-Life Movement
Prayer Series XVII As previously stated, until we further note I will be posting from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Today we continue with The Ingredients of Prayer Intercession Intercession . . . is the suit of the heart unto God for the good of others. James Ussher Three things concur [in Christ’s intercession]: 1. The presentation … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/21/2022
Early every year, Open Doors presents its updated World Watch List: “The top 50 countries where it’s most difficult to follow Jesus.” The 2022 list was introduced at a press conference on January 19, hosted by David Curry, Open Doors CEO. This year Curry’s presentation included exceptionally worrisome information about new dangers globally, and deadly … More U.S. Complicity and Complacency Endangers Christians Worldwide
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