“What is Truth?” Pilate asked Jesus. Indeed, what is truth? Nowadays, my truth and your truth might be different. How confusing! I’ve mentioned the following account before. It’s worth repeating. Years ago I had an interesting exchange with a corporate work colleague. It took place in a bookstore close to our … [Read more...]
William Gurnall A Strong Tower
William Gurnall A Strong Tower: this prayer is taken from Tim Chester’s “Into His Presence—Praying with the Puritans.” Lord, I am hunted with such a temptation and dogged with such a lust that either you must pardon it, or I am damned; either you must mortify it, or I shall be a slave to it. Take me into the … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 15 – 20, 2024
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 15 – 20, 2024 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 15, 2024 Christian Mom Banned from Adopting Because She Says ‘Boys and Girls Are Biologically Different’ Scientists call for ‘easy access’ to human embryos for … [Read more...]
The Preeminent Christ
The Preeminent Christ by Paul Washer: a book review. It is published by Reformation Heritage Books (Hardcover, 112 pages). In the past I’ve used the term Desert Island Book. By this I meant that, if I had to spend a year (or so) on a desert island, other then the Bible I would pack a particular book in question. The … [Read more...]
Praying For Pastors
Some time ago I watched a Q & A session between pastors. One question centered on leaving a particular church over doctrinal error. I thought the advice was very good. Yet I was surprised no one suggested praying for their pastors. I'm sure they thought it was a given. Praying for pastors and churches ought to … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 8 – 13, 2024
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 8 – 13, 2024 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 8, 2024 Sacred Jewish and Christian archeological site vandalized by Palestinian rioters Iranian woman faces imprisonment for converting to Christianity Vivek … [Read more...]
The Danger of Bitterness
We all experience bitterness once in a while, but the danger of bitterness is that it can become ingrained in a person. It can, and will, adversely affect one’s relationship to others. Trust me, I know. Years ago I went through a brief period of bitterness which fostered resentment, and finally a deep-rooted anger. … [Read more...]
Puritan Samuel Rutherford’s Letters
Puritan Samuel Rutherford's Letters have been an inspiration to many during his lifetime. Even the great Charles Spurgeon drew from the Rutherford well: ‘When we are dead and gone let the world know that Spurgeon held Rutherford’s Letters to be the nearest thing to inspiration which can be found in all the writings of … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 1 – 6, 2024
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 1 - 6, 2024 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 1, 2024 Religious Americans say they want to do this more in 2024 Student sent home for wearing ‘homosexuality is a sin’ shirt gets payment from school … [Read more...]
God’s Promises to Israel
Were God’s promises to Israel too wonderful to comprehend in plain language? Some think so—hence, God allegedly revealed them using earthly categories. Why would someone conclude this? One example I have unabashedly pinched the following example from a Daily Devotional (which I happen to recommend, BTW). The … [Read more...]
