"The man who is truly forgiven and knows it is a man who forgives."
- D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones"Forgiveness: man's deepest need and highest achievement."
- Horace Bushnell"Only one petition in the Lord's Prayer has any condition attached to it; it is the petition for forgiveness."
- William Temple"If you are suffering from a bad man's injustice, forgive him lest there be two bad men."
- St. Augustine"There's no point in burying a hatchet if you're going to put up a marker on the site."
- Sidney J. Harris"God buried our sins in the depths of teh sea adn then put up a sigh that reads, "No fishing."
- Corrie Ten Boom
Forgiveness
Praying Till We Pray
(Article from: Crosspurpose International, www.purpose4u.com) For most of us, daily reality pulls us far from the ideal of being constantly in communion with God, even though we are exhorted by Scripture to ‘pray without ceasing.’ That’s why it’s important for Christians to upsh through the distracting din of obligations, worrisome circumstances and immediate needs that bombard
Old Churches Don’t Die…
(taken from “Old Churches Don’t Die…They Turn into Bars, Eateries” by William Underhill, Newsweek as appeared in Levitt Letter) Across much of England, churchgoing is in long-term decline. More than 1,600 churches–about 10 percent of the country’s total–have been formally declared redundant by the Church of England. And the English have recogizned the new reality: if church
Gambling Addiction Self-Test
(as seen in LEADERSHIP Magazine) The National Council on Problem Gambling offers a 24-hour hotline: 1-800-522-4700. Their website (www.ncpgambling.org) also offers resources and a directory of counselors. Here is one of their diagnostic tools: – Have you often gambled longer than you had originally planned?– Have you often gambled until your last dollar was gone?– Have
The New Testament With Imagination
– William Loader. Eerdmans Publishing Company. “This book offers a unique new way of approaching the New Testament–nothing else like it is in print–and will be accessible to a broad readership, although it will also give longtime students of Scripture a fresh perspective. Loader’s historically sound methodology remains focused on imagining what we know through
Volume 07, Issue 14
Why You Should Read A.W. TozerBy Michael Catt “His ability to separate the wheat from the chaff, the lesser the greater, reflects his great vision of God.”— Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Author, Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL “Those who drink deeply of his writings are refreshed and nourished. We need invigorating draughts
John Hunter
John was born in Liverpool on the 8th January 1909. As a young boy he sang in the Cathedral Choir. He attended Quarry Bank High School, later made famous by the Beatles. From there he went to Chester College to train as a teacher. He qualified in 1931, and began his career teaching at Hey
The New Testament With Imagination
– William Loader. Eerdmans Publishing Company. “This book offers a unique new way of approaching the New Testament–nothing else like it is in print–and will be accessible to a broad readership, although it will also give longtime students of Scripture a fresh perspective. Loader’s historically sound methodology remains focused on imagining what we know through
Are You Wired?
Recently in USA Today, Christina Crapanzano wrote an article entitled, “New hazard: Driving while wired.” The article focused on how state lawmakers are trying to ban drivers from using so many electronic devices while they are driving. How safe can it be to have a DVD screen where the driver can watch a movie at
Psalm 18 (Part 2)
Not All Storms Are BadPsalm 18:7-15 Psalm 18:7-25 presents one of the greatest descriptions of a storm found anywhere in the Bible. It is a graphic picture of the way God works when He comes to the aid of His children. David was saying in verses 7-15 that God the Creator, God the deliverer, used
Pastor’s Edge
Creative ministry resources from Dr. James Merritt…sermon manuscripts, powerpoint presentations, listening sheets, articles, tips, Dr. Merritt’s blog, a free montly newsletter and much more! www.pastorsedge.com 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
by Vance Havner
Paul was not ignorant of Satan's devices, but we are not so wise. Among his most successful devices today are these:
- Exalting tolerance above truth.
- Emphasizing the head more than the heart.
- Making size more important than sort.
- Stressing the positive to the neglect of the negative.
- Putting happiness above holiness.
- Majoring on this world instead of the next.
Satan’s Devices