Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate! Regardless of life’s circumstances, we have much to be thankful for. Alf and I thank God for our family and friends, for His provision, protection, for the Blessed Hope and for His faithfulness. We thank Him for the ways He has drawn us closer to each other and to … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2024
Try harder to be called Antisemitic
You must try harder to be called antisemitic. At least that’s what a popular pastor has asserted, among other things. Joel Webbon, who regularly posts on a social media platform, claims that if Christians aren’t being called Nazis, antisemites, racists, misogynists and bigots, they are not trying hard enough. To be … [Read more...]
Martyn Lloyd-Jones on prayer
Martyn Lloyd-Jones on prayer: the following is taken from his book, “Spiritual Depression.” You can find Dan Phillips’ review of it HERE. See also our previous article, Praying with ACTS. First thing Lloyd-Jones writes that the Christian must begin prayer in the right way, and frame of mind. There are things we … [Read more...]
When Elijah Wanted to Die
There was a time when Elijah wanted to die. God had answered his prayer and defeated the prophets of Baal right in front of him (see 1 Kings 18). The surprising thing is that his reaction to Jezebel's threat was to run. In a way, that is comforting to me. Even the BIG saints have their off days after all. And Ahab … [Read more...]
