Slighted, disobeyed, and dishonored by His creatures on earth!

(Edward Payson, 1783-1827) I look up to Heaven and there see the blessed and only Potentate, the Creator and Upholder of all things, the infinite and eternal Sovereign of the universe–governing His vast kingdom with uncontrollable power, in a manner perfectly wise and holy and just and good. In this Being, I see my Creator, … More Slighted, disobeyed, and dishonored by His creatures on earth!

PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 01 & 02 April

Must be getting old realized this morning I forgot to hit “publish” so this never posted yesterday.      WIT, MIRTH AND JESTING A merry heart is a good medicine – Proverbs 17:22 (R.V.) Foolish talking or jesting… are not befitting – Ephesians 5:4 (R.V.) Profane jests will come without calling. – Thomas Fuller Wit unsanctified … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 01 & 02 April

The Power of a Praying Mother (Christian Men and Their Godly Moms)

For the past several months, I have been searching through the long and storied history of the church to find examples of Christian men who had godly moms. More specifically, I have been searching for notable Christian men whose most important spiritual influence was their mother. I have discovered many of them and have been … More The Power of a Praying Mother (Christian Men and Their Godly Moms)

PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 31 March

    THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD                        AND      THE WORLD IN THE CHURCH           The saints…that are of Caesar’s household – Philippians 4:22          False brethren privily brought in – Galatians 2:4 (R.V.)                   He that feared the word of the Lord among the servants of Pharaoh – Exodus 9:20 As Christ hath his … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 31 March

PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 27 March

                EXTREMES Oppositions [lit, antitheses] – 1 Timothy 6:20 There is sure a mean to be found betwixt defying men and deifying {worshiping*} them. – William Gurnall The devil is always in extremes – Richard Sibbes Taken from: The Puritans Day by Day © The Banner of Truth Trust 2016 Check out our Faithful Steward … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 27 March