Underneath the everlasting arms of God...The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you Deut 33:27 Charles Spurgeon selected part of Deut 33:27 as the subject of his November 11 devotional. Of course the subject of the entire chapter is Israel. … [Read more...]
A Pilgrim’s Regress
A Pilgrim's Regress! - My apologies to John Bunyan's classic, The Pilgrim's Progress, and to C. S Lewis' The Pilgrim's Regress as well. Many years ago I liked the word "progressive." For me it suggested leaving outdated and useless thinking behind. Only the staid narrow-minded folk didn't want to progress. I wanted to … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 29 – Feb 3, 2024
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 29 – Feb 3, 2024 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 29, 2024 Christian prelate warns of spread of antisemitism by church officials Islamic State claims attack against Catholic Church in Istanbul Police officer … [Read more...]
Andy Woods on the Pre-Wrath Rapture
Andy Woods on the Pre-Wrath Rapture: the following critique of prewrath was presented at the 2023 Pretrib Conference. You can watch the video at This Link (and below) and read the accompanying notes etc HERE. Some Observations Dr. Woods has spent time to research and understand the prewrath rapture position. This … [Read more...]
Psalm 19
According to Michael Ward (author of Planet Narnia) Psalm 19 was one of C. S. Lewis' favorite Scriptures: Lewis described Psalm 19 as the greatest poem in the book of Psalms and one of the greatest lyrics in the entire world. The apostle Paul quotes Psalm 19 and says that what the heavens speak is "the word of Christ" … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 22 – 27, 2024
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 22 – 27, 2024 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 22, 2024 Keeping students safe – Christian school in Iowa will give guns to teachers in wake of nearby shooting Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Deal to End War, Rebuffs Biden … [Read more...]
What is Truth?
“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...]