Here are a few verses from the hymn “Abide with Me.” Read slowly through these words and reflect on them. I will italicize some statements that personally stuck out to me. Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the … More Abide with Me
Tomorrow, our church, South Bay Christian Alliance Church will be celebrating it’s 19th year anniversary. The Lord has been so gracious to sustain this local body for the past 19 years and look forward to how He will continue to work in her midst. As an encouragement, here’s a quote from my favorite puritan theologian … More John Owen on Matthew 16:16-18
First. It is the duty of Christians to be settled in the doctrine of faith. It is the apostle’s prayer, 1 Pet. v. 10, “The God of all grace stablish, strengthen, settle you.” That is, that they might not be meteors in the air, but fixed stars. . . . Now, such as are not … More WW: Steady Faith
Thomas Watson is my favorite puritan. His book “Repentance” (a little paperback published by Banner) had a major impact upon me as a new believer. His style of writing can be summed up in one word: illustrative. He is a puritan known for his word pictures and imagery. His ability to bring visuals to the … More Watson Wednesday
God said to Adam, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him” (Gen 2:18). And many quote this to promote the joys of holy matrimony and to push others to getting hitched (rightfully so). However, the single brothers and sisters respond this way: “Yes, … More Singleness: Not a Death Sentence
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