Proverbs 13:23 teaches that God often grants abundance in humble portions, yet what is present may still be swept away where judgment is absent. This blog reflects on stewardship, household order, speech, labor, and perseverance in the fear of God.
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When we began as a church, we decided that we would adopt the 1689 London Baptist Confession as the best summary of our core beliefs. In line with that, we have spent a significant amount of time studying the confession as a church in our special meetings on the first Friday of each month. About…
As I was preparing for this week’s sermon I have been thinking about what we have already covered as way of review. It is amazing to me how we can never exhaust the teaching that the Bible has for us. Christians frequently remark how the same passages, when visited again, can teach us new insights…
In our post-Christian culture, fairness, equality, tolerance and the inalienable right not to be offended are the chief marks of our day. That is, unless you are a Christian. There is a double standard regarding free speech, tolerance and general equity toward others. As Christians, we receive the hatred of the world and are not…
In many of today’s confused evangelical churches, there are men and women who are very quick to claim “God told me” or “I received a word” or “The Lord called me to do XYZ.” They proclaim that they have experienced a “very powerful leading” and are sure that “God gave me a revelation.” There is…
For the Christian, your Bible is your sword (Ephesians 6:17). It is the revealed Word of God and as such, it is authoritative and sufficient for all of life and godliness. With such a central and important place in the Christian’s life, buying a Bible for daily use is not like buying just any other…