LENT: God Desires to Bless
Christ is the Bread of life; he is the Rock of salvation, and his promises are as honey to pious minds. But those who reject him as their Lord and Master must also lose him as their Saviour and their reward.
Patience and Humility
Pride Wearing a Watch There are days when I seemingly believe that my time is more important than other people’s time. I don’t say this out loud, of course. I’m a pastor. I mean, how would that look? But the belief is there, crouching just below the surface, and it announces itself clearly enough when […]
None Greater
Matthew 11: Taking the Kingdom by Force (2) Pray Psalm 126.4, 5.Bring back our captivity, O Lord,as the streams in the South.Those who sow in tearsshall reap in joy.Sing Psalm 126.4, 5.Truro: Shout, for the Blessed Jesus ReignsRestore our fortunes, Lord our King! Let grace like flowing streams prevail.All they with tears of joy shall sing […]
Careless Shepherds
State of the Church: The Celtic Revival (23) Then, since according to the Lord’s warnings the blood of so many will be sought for at the hands of their shepherds, careful watch must be kept, that is, the Word of the Lord must be often preached, and preached by the shepherds, by the Church’s bishops […]
Perfect Pleasure
We need to be careful here about our having been made for pleasure. It’s just too easy for pleasure to become an end in itself, rather than the fruit of knowing and being with the Lord. Today’s excerpt from The Kingdom Turn is found on page 132: “It’s clear from Genesis 2 alone that God created people […]
Knowledge
Hosea 4:1-6 (NKJV)​ Hear the word of the LORD,You children of Israel,For the LORD brings a charge against the inhabitants of the land: “There is no truth or mercyOr knowledge of God in the land.By swearing and lying,Killing and stealing and committing adultery,They break all restraint,With bloodshed upon bloodshed.Therefore the land will mourn;And everyone who […]