Sometimes folks with the best intentions can say the most harmful things. In this article Sue Cass points out some of those very hurtful things one should never say to a victim of abuse. In fact unless you are a trained counselor, I would recommend the less said the better. That is not to say … More “Never, Never, Ever, say these 15 comments to a Victim of Abuse”
{Understanding God is sovereign in our lives does not mean we should sit back and just let stuff happen. Communion with God through prayer is our most powerful tool to understanding God’s call to action, His will for our lives.*} If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8: 36) Dear … More A Prayer for More Freedom
APOSTASY A falling away – 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Whatsoever {whosoever*} begins in hypocrisy will end in apostasy. – Richard Sibbes Apostasy is a perversion to evil after a seeming conversion from it. – Timothy Cruso Indifference in religion is the first step to apostasy from religion. – William Secker * my edit Taken from: The … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 26 February
WORSHIP Worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship Him – John 4:23 The nature of God is the foundation of worship, the will of God is the rule of worship. – Stephen Charnock The more exalted pomp there be of men’s devising, there will be less spiritual truth. … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 25 February
FLESH AND SPIRIT That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit – John 3:6 The flesh lusteth against the Spirit – Galatians 5:17 The mortification of the flesh is the quickening of the spirit. – John Calvin The flesh is a wily servant, and … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 23 February
FAITH AND HOPE Faith and hope 1 Peter 1:21) Hope is never ill when faith is well. – John Bunyan What trust believes by faith, it waits for by hope. – Robert Mossom Faith comes by hearing, hope by experience. Faith fights for doctrine, hope for reward. – John Bunyan PRESUMPTION The soul that doeth…presumptuously… … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 21 & 22 February
EXAMPLE – GOOD AND BAD Walk even as ye have us for an example – Philippians 3:17 (R.V.) Look on me, and do likewise – Judges 7:17 Old Testament examples are New Testament instructions. – John Owen Example is the most powerful of rhetoric {words} – Thomas Brooks No marvel the imps {troublemakers} do follow … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 19 February
MIND Lean not unto they own understanding – Proverbs 3:5 Sober minded – Titus 2:6 Our understandings are so bad that they understand not their own business. – Thomas Fuller. Our greatest sins are those of the mind. – Thomas Goodwin The mind like the Ark, should be the chest of the law. – Thomas … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 18 February
{Do you have S.O.S.; Stuck on Stupid Disease?} Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. (Prov. 12: 1) The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. (Prov. 15: 31) Heavenly Father, I’ll never tire of thanking you for the joy of calling you Father— Abba, Father. … More February 17 A Prayer for Being a Little Less Stupid
PRIDE AND OTHER SINS Pride hath budded – Ezekiel 7:10 Pride and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth – Proverbs 8:13 Pride is the very image of the devil. – Thomas Boston Arrogancy is a weed that never growth in dung hills. – George Swinnock The wind of pride is the life … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 16 February
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