Christ Comforter and Shepherd. The Comforter poem can be found in “Anthology of Jesus,” edited by Warren Wiersbe (page 111). The Shepherd poem can be read in A. W. Tozer’s “The Christian Book of Mystical Verse” (pages 52, 53) The Comforter I heard the voice of Jesus say,“Come unto Me and rest;Lay down, thou … [Read more...]
Why We Believe What We Believe
Have you ever wondered why we believe what we believe about Jesus and Christian doctrine? When I left my old "New Age" life behind I sometimes scrambled to find good teaching resources which were faithful to Scripture. A large hunk of the problem was my own personal ignorance and the fact that I am a slow learner. It … [Read more...]
Tucker Carlson Munther Isaac
That Tucker Carlson Munther Isaac interview: Carlson’s recent interview of Munther Isaac on X (Twitter) was a boon to anti-Israel activists. Perhaps he was acting in a position of naivety, but the Carlson slot gave great voice to an organizer of the Christ at the Checkpoint Conferences, and who has been a long-term … [Read more...]
Should we cite Scripture to unbelievers?
Should we cite Scripture to unbelievers? There is a school of thought which claims that it is a waste of time. In fact, I was once informed that it is a form of arrogance to quote Scripture to unbelievers. A little memory rant... Some years ago I participated in a discussion on Amazon about Paramahansa … [Read more...]
The ‘Defeated’ Christian
This is a wonderful article written by mentor and friend Jack Kinsella, founder of the Omega Letter: You’ve all seen him. The defeated Christian. The guy who tries and tries, but after being saved for thirty years, he still hasn’t quit smoking. Instead, he hides his cigarettes before coming to church and … [Read more...]
The Sands of Time are Sinking
The sands of time are sinking—taken from the poem, “In Immanuel’s Land” by Anne R. Cousin. Anne Cousin's poem is in the public domain. It can be found towards the end of A. W. Tozer's, The Christian Book of Mystical Verse. An Endnote informs us that much of the inspiration of the poem came from reading Samuel … [Read more...]
Preparing for Battle
Preparing for Battle is the title of a prayer written by Puritan Robert Hawker. It appears in the section "Help Me Ask for Help" of a book called Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans. The world is a mess and getting worse. Each day is a spiritual battle. And, whether we realize it or not, it involves us. While … [Read more...]
Morning and Evening – Charles Spurgeon
Morning and Evening - Charles Spurgeon, is published by Crossway. This edition was revised and updated by Pastor Alistair Begg. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught. Isaiah 50:4 My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful … [Read more...]
The Deconstruction of Christianity
The Deconstruction of Christianity: What it is, why it’s destructive, and how to respond—a book review. Co-authors Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett, and published by Tyndale House (Paperback 304 pages). In the Foreword, Carl Trueman briefly talks about the rebellion against God’s Word in its original, historical and … [Read more...]
Did the Disciples ask the Wrong Question?
Did the Disciples ask the Wrong Question? When the disciples approached Jesus in Acts 1:6, did they get it wrong? What were they thinking? Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" Act 1:6 Okay, I've written about this issue … [Read more...]
