The Puritans’ Passion for Doctrinal Purity

I often hear today modern evangelicals saying things like, ‘oh doctrine is not so important as…’ It leaves me wondering if they even understand what doctrine is: Webster’s 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language defined it thus:  DOCTRINE, noun [Latin , to teach.] 1. In a general sense, whatever is taught. Hence, a principle or position in … More The Puritans’ Passion for Doctrinal Purity

Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LV

The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12  “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (v.8) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LV

God is Spirit

by David Qaoud We’re living through a pandemic and much of the Christian world cannot physically gather on Sundays. Are we hindered? Yes and no. Yes in the sense that we cannot physically go to a church building to worship together. No in the sense that, since God is spirit and everywhere at all times, we … More God is Spirit

Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LIV

The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12  “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (v.8) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LIV

Easter

Easter is about the power of God, His hatred of sin and His great love for an undeserving mankind What’s Easter all about? What does this solemn yet celebratory week say about God? About Jesus? To mankind? And what difference should Easter make in our lives today? Easter week is the most sacred of all … More Easter

Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LIII

The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12  “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (v.8) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LIII

Crying Out to God

In these difficult and perilous times I would think many are crying out to God and not necessarily getting the response they anticipated or wanted.  It is at times like these when we can easily be fooled (tempted) into thinking God has abandoned us, or He does not care about us individually. Of course nothing … More Crying Out to God

Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LII

The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12  “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (v.8) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LII

Pray Without Ceasing

On Wednesday the Mayor of Jackson, MS and the Governor of MS both issued  “shelter in place” or “stay at home” orders. One of the things both men emphasized during their respective press conferences was the fact that Grocery Stores and the ability to shop for Food and Medicine would not be effected.  Of course … More Pray Without Ceasing