The poets only asks to get his head into the heavens. It is the logician who seeks to get the heavens into his head. And … Chesterton QuoteRead more
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Thanksgiving Proclamation 1937
“The custom of observing a day of public thanksgiving began in Colonial times and has been given the sanction of national observance through many years. … Thanksgiving Proclamation 1937Read more
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Why Doctrine Matters: Original Sin
There is an idea running wild in our culture and, even most disturbing, in the visible church. It is the idea that doctrines ((The teachings … Why Doctrine Matters: Original SinRead more
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God in America : The Finale – Thoughts
The PBS series ended with this thought spoken by Stephen Prothero: “This is this great conversation we’ve had from the very beginning of American life. … God in America : The Finale – ThoughtsRead more
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Become Foolish
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. “Only walk securely in what you have heard, because … Become FoolishRead more
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Perfect as Peaches?
“Even more unfortunately, it [the church] can almost never resist the temptation to gussy itself up into a bunch of supposedly perfect peaches too good … Perfect as Peaches?Read more
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Gospel Motivation
“The gospel is never something we use. The gospel is always something that dominates our lives. It is not to be used to effect sanctification. … Gospel MotivationRead more
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Quotation: Preaching
The preacher of the gospel is not doing something new, however original he or she may feel. Ecclesiastes was right: there is nothing new under … Quotation: PreachingRead more
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Quotations: Church as Mother
This Sunday I am preaching on the following text: Isaiah 66:10-12 “Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice … Quotations: Church as MotherRead more
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Quotation to Ponder: JC Ryle
“Nothing, in fact, has done more harm to Christianity than the practice of filling the ranks of Christ’s army with every volunteer who is willing … Quotation to Ponder: JC RyleRead more