It’s Sad We Have to Talk About This (Part 1)
George Aiken wrote, “If we were to wake up some morning and find that everyone was the same race, creed and color, we would find some other cause for prejudice by noon.” I grew up in the deep south. When I was growing up, racism and prejudice seem to have been the accepted norm. I
Psalm 9
Psalm 9:7-12: Safest Protection in the World In verses 7-12 we are talking about one great truth–the safest and strongest protection you have is in the name of the Lord. “And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You” (v. 10). As
The Discipline of Reading
Written by: Brian G. Hedges (As seen in Pastor Connect from Life Action Ministries www.lifeaction.org)Reprint permission granted. A significant part of a preacher’s work is book work. We simply cannot feed the sheep if we are not feeding ourselves, and the primary way we feed ourselves is by reading. But the threats against a pastor’s reading are many. We
Havner’s Threefold Prayer
by Vance Havner We settle for molehills when we could have mountains. Some years ago, I felt led to make a threefold prayer: Like Hezekiah, I asked for an extension of time (see 2 Kings 20:1-6); Like Jabez, I asked for an enlargement of coast (see 1 Chron. 4:10); Like Elisha, I asked for an enduement of power (see 2 Kings
The Gospel According to St. Titleist
1) Eighteen holes of match play will teach you more about your foe than 18 years of dealing with him across a desk.– Grantland Rice 2) Golf appeals to the idiot in us and the child. Just how childlike golf players become is proven by their frequent inability to count past five.– John Updike 3)
The Promise of Baptism
– James V. Brownson. Eerdmans Publishing. “The sacrament of baptism from a Reformed perspective is clearly and thoughtfully outlined in this useful book. James Brownson explaines the Scriptural basis, the theological underpinnings, and the practical implications of this particular element of the faith.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt,
The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship
– John Witvliet. Eerdmans Publishing. “In this concise yet comprehensive guide to using and praying the psalms in worship services, John Witvliet first offers a summary of key biblical-theological themes related to the practice of worship, and he continues with reflections on every step in the process of preparing to use the psalms in worship,
A Commentary on Micah
– Bruce K. Waltke. Eerdmans Publishing. “In this masterful commentary, respected biblical scholar Bruce Waltke carefully interprets the message of the prophet Micah, building a bridge between Micah’s ancient world and our life today.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage