• The Passing of an Apostle

    When the apostles passed off the scene, did they give any kind of hint or clear instruction as to what believers and churches should look to for final authority in matters of faith and practice? Yes, they did–note this comment by C. I. Scofield on 2 Timothy 3:16-17… The apostolic presence is about to be withdrawn. Read more

  • Nov 3, 2010

    Wow, what a day. I felt like I was four people simultaneously today: dad, mom, teacher, and pastor. The one missing is “husband.” :-p We read Psalm 123 this morning—very neat psalm. Helped Josiah and Lydia with their schoolwork in the morning, then preparation for tonight’s prayer meeting and tomorrow’s pastors’ fellowship we’re hosting. Went Read more

  • November 2, 2010

    Started the day at 5:30 a.m. with a Bible study with a man from church, working through Disciples of a Godly Man. Very encouraging, mutually edifying. Driving home at 7:00 a.m. to a beautiful hint of sunrise. Upon arrival at home I found Lydia already up with Hannah downstairs—you know Hannah loved that. Read Titus Read more

  • Not Seeing It

    According to this, the only way you can effectively deal with something like cancer is by having the “engine” of being charismatic. I have several problems, one of which comes from his description of this engine: Charismatics believe in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. We have a clear understanding of the realities Read more

  • Who Trains the Shepherds?

    This is excellent: http://www.baylyblog.com/2010/10/the-academy-the-seminary-the-church-and-terminal-degrees.html#more I especially appreciated this part: The academy has taken over the Reformed church and needs to be pushed back to being a servant, rather than a master. And its service needs to be circumscribed to the end that, once its overreaching has been disciplined, it doesn’t have an easy time taking back Read more

  • Great Quote

    “In the will of God the earthly life and service of saints is to be in the fellowship of local assemblies” (C. I. Scofield, Scofield Bible Correspondence Course, volume 2, p. 301). Read more