A Journey to Victorious Praying - Finding Discipline and Delight in Your Prayer Life This is a book review of A Journey to Victorious Praying by Bill Thrasher. Foreword by Erwin W. Lutzer and published by Moody Publishers Chicago (250 pages). Most Christians will have books on prayer on their shelves. If they … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2026
The Wonderful Majesty of God
The Wonderful Majesty of God - Much of this summary relies on J. I. Packer's book, "Knowing God,' specifically on his chapter, "The majesty of God." Chapter 8 notes that the word majesty comes from the Latin and means greatness. When we ascribe majesty to someone we acknowledge their greatness. The LORD reigns, … [Read more...]
Christ’s Love Passes all Knowledge
Christ's Love passes all knowledge. Sometimes we can become so down on our own failings and sins that it shatters us. At such times we must remember Christ's unfathomable grace. Herbert's poem is written in old English and may put some people off. Nevertheless it came to me when I needed it. Hopefully it will be of … [Read more...]
Being Chased by a Lion
From time to time I still indulge in reading C. S. Lewis' Narnian Chronicles. I guess I never grew up in some ways. The Horse and His Boy is one of the books in the series. The central figure is Shasta, a boy who meets a Narnian talking horse. Shasta and Bree meet up with a Narnian mare and a refugee Calormene girl. … [Read more...]
Romans 9 and Paul’s story
Romans 9 and Paul’s story: a review of Jonathan Williams’ book responding to Calvinism, Romans 9 and the story Paul was telling. You can find the author’s website HERE. See also Rev Reads’ YouTube review. Writers have spilt much ink on Romans 9 over the years. For example, Norman Geisler’s Chosen But Free was … [Read more...]
Stirring the Waters Charles Spurgeon
Stirring the Waters Charles Spurgeon: The following post is derived from Spurgeon's, At the Master's Feet - A daily Devotional (April 27). I've taken minor editing liberties. Remove impurities from silver, and a vessel will be produced for a silversmith. Proverbs 25:4 From Charles Spurgeon's devotional God … [Read more...]
