In my reading the other day Joel Beeke and Terry Slachter quote John Flavel regarding pastoral ministry. I thought it was very convicting and as a young pastor I hope that at my day’s end I would be found faithful in the ministry. Brothers, please take heed to these words as they accurately speak of … More Bending Over Backwards
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
In the past week the news has been clamoring over the government shutdown. Although this isn’t the place for details, the controversy is very telling of our nation’s leadership. The inability to reach consensus between the two government parties has led to many being placed on furlough from their government jobs, thus a “government shutdown.” … More Who is in Control? God or Government?
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
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