Today we are asking, What is the purpose of the local church? In other words, why do we as Christians gather together in local congregations? Continued at Source: What’s the Purpose of … the Church? – Tim Challies
THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD The Lord did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye are more in number than any people; …but because the Lord loved you – Deuteronomy 7:7-8 To be God and sovereign are inseparable. – Stephen Charnock As God did not at first choose you because you were … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 24 & 25 June
A friend of mine recently became a citizen of the United States of America. Until that point, he had been a mere resident, a visitor, a sojourner, a citizen of some other place… Continued at Source: One Very Good Reason to Study Church History – Tim Challies
March 24 Psalms 31:9 Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. Beverly felt guilty that she had not been to church for so long. Somehow things had gotten so hectic, and church had just kind of slipped away. Her … More Wisdom From the Psalms
TEARS Put thou my tears into thy bottle – Psalm 56:8 Prayers and tears are the church’s armour. – John Boys Never did any man read his pardon with dry tears. – John Trapp Mary’s tears were more precious to Christ than her ointment. – Thomas Watson Taken from: The Puritans Day by Day … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 16 March
If we are not doing this we are failing in our duties as chosen children of God. The warning in the book of James to teachers is sobering, “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness” (3:1)… Continued at Source: Pray … More Pray for Your Church Leaders
Part II in the Series from my friend Pastor John Divito. I dare say, Pastor or not, we all can learn to wait on the Lord a little more often, at least I know I surely can. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee … More Lessons Learned as I Wait to be Called as a Pastor
Trials or Tribulations? Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. I thought it a good opportunity to reflect again upon what many Christians refer to as trials and tribulations. I have heard and read from many with illness, financial woes, the incarcerated and those with a variety … More Rebuilding a Future Nehemiah Part II
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