Friday is for Heart Songs “During this interval David was free to enjoy to the full that which he had acquired through his wrongdoing. The one obstacle which lay in the way of the free indulgence of his passion was removed; Bathsheba was now his. Apparently, the king, in his palace, was secure and immune. … More The “Severe Mercy” of God’s Judgment
Thursday Post Normally, this is not a subject I would take up on this blog. But … that doesn’t mean it is unworthy of discussion by thinking, serious believers. Some time ago, when the President deciding that the Federal Government will no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act, I posted a link to another … More Who Should We Vote for in the Coming Election?
Wednesday is for Prayer A must-read article by a missionary to Bulgaria on what it will take to reach men in any culture. Click on the blue link below. Though I am not a preterist, full or partial, this is a good article. If you don’t know what the issues are regarding preterism, don’t worry … More Hey Church! Do You Want to Reach Men?
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Wednesday is for Prayer Here’s a simple study on prayer from one of the great prayer warriors of the Bible–Hannah. Read the following text: 1 Sam. 1:1-2:11 Hannah’s prayers are referenced in 1 Samuel 1:11 and 2:1-10 but 1 Sam. 1:12-13, 19 tells of other prayers she prayed. The…
Tuesday is for Preaching Alexander Whyte (That’s not Alexander Whyte in the picture. Whyte’s dates are 1836-1921) commenting on Nathan’s rapier-like preaching to David in confronting him about the wickedness of his actions with regard to Uriah and Bathsheba wrote: “We ministers must far more study Nathan’s method; especially when we are sent to preach … More Laying Down Our Approaches to the Conscience of Men
Monday Discussion There will be so many glorified believers in heaven that worship, fellowship, Scripture reading and understanding will be incomparably better than the best worship, fellowship or Bible we have ever experienced here. Not only will we be able to commune with all the saints who have gone before and learn from them all … More Meditation on Heaven and the Implications for Earth-bound Believers
Weekend Links If there is one link you click on here, let it be the first. Eric Metaxas gave an outstanding and bold address at the National Prayer breakfast that truly should not be missed. As always, I don’t vouch for all these links except to say that they are all thought provoking and that’s … More Eric Metaxes; T.D.Jakes; James MacDonald; The Elephant Room; G.K. Chesterton and much more
Two of the neighbors are having parties. There are back yard tents, cars up and down the street, kids are playing in the street and it got me thinking … see Starting Parties for Jesus and Your Neighbor’s Joy.
Reading Ezekiel. One of the most neglected books in my personal reading history. I have read it through probably 20-25 times, maybe more but I don’t know that I have ever preached from it, or even done any extending teaching from it. Obscure and Difficult Texts and the Blessing We Miss.
Friday is for Heart Songs Coming back from the Bethlehem Conference for Pastors, I am thinking anew about the greatness of hearing 2500 men singing of the greatness of our God. It truly is an awesome experience to hear the Savior praised by the resounding, passionate, thunder of men giving their all in worship. The … More Sorry Ladies, But the Wonder of Men’s Worship is Awesome!
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