Calling the Heart to Worship Read Psalm 13 and 43 Because of the resurrection, we rise with joy today.Because of all His promises, we have confidence today.So, may the Lord Himself enlighten your eyes.May He help you to see His salvation,so that, like David, you will sing your song to the Lord,knowing that Your trust … More Wednesday Prayers for Fall
Calling and Passion. We often see them side by side in the lives of those whose make a real difference in bringing the good news of Christ to the world. But often, we make the mistake of thinking that such a life of blessing comes with 24-hour joy, 365 days a year. It is not … More Calling and Passion (and Crushing) Companions in Gospel Advance
Read Psalm 35 The ESV editors provide a very simple title/description of this psalm, “Great is the Lord.” Unfortunately, the title might work for a dozen other psalms. So I read it again and I began to take notes to better understand the central themes of the psalm. (There are no better interpretive tools then … More (Psalm 35) The Poor Mean Little to the Rich
He was born of “peasant stock” in an area know today as the Czech Republic, but he grew up to be a scholar and professor. Eventually he became the president of the University of Prague. Respected, scholarly and diligent, he translated the Latin text of the New Testament into Czech and began to read and … More The Treasure of the English Bible
Photo: Neshaminy Creek, PA, close to the headwaters Read Psalm 67 (ESV) To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. 1 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah2 that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. 3 Let the peoples … More A Liturgy for a Praising Heart (Ps. 67)
The Story of Ben Lay The story of Ben Lay is one of those forgotten stories that imperils the nation. It is the story of how God destroys oppression. It is the story of the weak confounding the strong. It is the story that Mary tells in the magnificat and anticipates as the ultimate end … More How God Destroys Oppression
I had just taken some boxes of books to be mailed and was listening to NPR on the car radio. The program was a discussion about assisted suicide or death with dignity or “control over how I will die.” It is all the same thing. We just come up with new ways to describe it, … More I’ll Buy My Own Ticket
I was reading in the church fathers and found this quote from Leo the Great (c. A.D. 400 – 10 November 461), was Bishop of Rome from September 29 A.D. 440 until his death, and found this gem. Commenting on Psalm 77: “What mind can understand this mystery, what tongue has the capability of explaining … More The Mystery of Conversion (Short post)
Ran across this late last night and was impressed with Dr. Heath Lambert’s presentation of his church’s recent statement on biblical sexuality. Well done. Don’t trust the media headlines. Listen to his words and explanation. And Christian, don’t flinch when the world doesn’t like it. Truth is NOT determined by a majority vote of the … More Clearing Up a Media Firestorm on Biblical Sexuality
Reading in Psalm 119 and these thoughts for applications came to mind: In particular Psalm 119:129-136. Eight Things to Pray for New Disciples That they would know the wonder of the word of God and delight in obedience. (vs. 129) …………“Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them.” … More 8 Things to Pray for New Believers
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