"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes [or a little more] need saving from ourselves. From our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person--neither a philosopher nor a general. . .But a Savior, with the power to forgive. Forgiveness lies at the … Continue reading Excerpt from Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas Address
Faith
Living and Dying Well – Encouragement from Christopher and Mary Love
On August 22, 1651, the authorities beheaded Christopher Love for his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at Tower Hill, London, England. His biography entitled “A Spectacle Unto God” chronicles his life and especially the love that his and his wife Mary shared. This couple had three children...she was pregnant with another child. They had … Continue reading Living and Dying Well – Encouragement from Christopher and Mary Love
The Stone Rolled Away – A Practical Lesson
Mark 16:3-4 - And they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. Let us observe how the difficulties which Christians fear, will sometimes disappear as they approach them. These … Continue reading The Stone Rolled Away – A Practical Lesson
The True Glory of A Church – J.C. Ryle
Mark 13:1 As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” 2 “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Let us learn from this solemn saying that the true glory of … Continue reading The True Glory of A Church – J.C. Ryle
Learning Faith in a Risen Savior from a Doubter like Me
In First Person: Doubting Thomas is synonymous with one who refuses to believe something without direct, personal evidence. Doubting Thomas now serves as a succinct way to describe a skeptic. I’m sad about that because I am Doubting Thomas. My name is Aramaic and it means twin. You might read about me in the New … Continue reading Learning Faith in a Risen Savior from a Doubter like Me
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