The importance of regular prayer meetings must not be underestimated. The saints of long ago who witnessed revivals regularly prayed together. This isn't to say that their prayers brought about revival. It is more complicated than that. But there was a definite connection. My small involvement in prayer … [Read more...]
Christians and Courage that Matters
What is courage? According to the dictionaries courage, or bravery, is the ability to something which frightens one. It is the mental and moral willingness to act on one's beliefs despite danger, difficulty or disapproval. It's important to note individuals who act bravely or exhibit courage aren't necessarily moral … [Read more...]
On Aslan and the Reading of Many Books
On Aslan and the reading of many books - "going forward" I'll (hopefully) be buying fewer and reading more books. This sounds somewhat contradictory. But it makes sense in my personal situation. I am that classic Bookworm. Yet over the years my focus has changed. I need to rethink my strategy. New Age, … [Read more...]
Many antichrists among us
While we tend to think of The Antichrist as a single future figure, there are already many antichrists among us. It has been the case from the beginning of the church. Ian Hamilton’s study of John’s Letters is helpful. He notes that belief and behavior are inseparable, and that what you believe ought to shape how … [Read more...]
Charles Spurgeon on Expecting Christ’s Second Coming
Charles Spurgeon gave Christians advice on expecting Christ's Second Coming. He wrote that we should live as if it would happen today. Do we live it? The two quotes below come from Spurgeon's Twelve Sermons on the Second Coming of Christ. Spurgeon's Advice Oh, Beloved, let us try, every morning, to get up as if … [Read more...]
A Covenant Keeping God
We worship a covenant keeping God. Our salvation depends upon that fact. If God doesn't keep His word, we can't depend upon promises such as John 3:16. The question is: Has God yet to fulfill covenant promises to Israel? Covenant Theology attempts to unify the Old and New Testaments around the Covenant of redemption, … [Read more...]
Satanic Hindrances: Charles Spurgeon
Satanic Hindrances is the title of a little book written by Charles Haddon Spurgeon. In fact he wrote a surprising amount of material covering Spiritual Warfare. His book Prayer & Spiritual Warfare is actually six books in one volume. It shouldn't be surprising he wrote so much on this subject. Spurgeon was so … [Read more...]
God Makes All Things New
Since Adam and Eve's temptation by the serpent and subsequent fall, all of creation has been groaning (Romans 8:22-23). Even so, God has made provision for its redemption through his Son. Here are some wonderful reminders of God’s plan for us and His creation. Isaiah 43:18 Remember not the former things, nor … [Read more...]
A Blessed Christ-Centered Christmas
I can't recall having written a column about Christmas before. So I'm feeling somewhat jittery. During this time, people tend to get into heated arguments and debates about Christmas. Regardless of anything I say there will be someone somewhere who disagrees. Be kind. It's Advent. This is the season for those … [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...]
