Dan Greenfield

  • God is Spirit

    Some great quotes from the puritan Stephen Charnock’s The Existence and Attributes of God, volume 1– As it is impossible for the eye of man to see [God], it is impossible for the art of man to paint him upon walls, and carve him out of wood. None knows him but himself, none can describe Read more

  • Prayer for Ministers

    I’ve just started studying the life and ministry of John Newton (1725-1807), and came across this great hymn he wrote called a “Prayer for Ministers.” It is excellent; I’ve been meditating over it for about a week now. Chief Shepherd of thy chosen sheep, From death and sin set free! May ev’ry under-shepherd keep His Read more

  • Obama on Origins

    I just came across this interview conducted when our President was running for office. He was asked, “What’s your attitude regarding the teaching of evolution in public schools?” His answer: I’m a Christian, and I believe in parents being able to provide children with religious instruction without interference from the state. But I also believe Read more

  • Instructions to the Jury

    For this month’s series on The Bible and Evolution, I’ve been reading the complete stenographic report of the famous trial held July 10 to 21 1925, the State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes. It’s been a fascinating read—well, to me anyway! On the first day’s proceedings, Judge John T. Raulston gave the following instructions Read more

  • What Christian Love Should Look Like

    While clearing/cleaning my desk this morning, I came across a scrap sheet of paper that I had been writing notes on all last week for yesterday morning’s message. I knew I had written some things down! Since I neglected to include them yesterday, here they are for today. First, here are some important principles: Never Read more

  • Psalm 109 quote

    I’m speaking on Psalm 109 tonight for our Bible study, but just read a great quote– Though they hated and persecuted him for his religion, yet he kept close to it; they laughed at him for his devotion, but they could not laugh him out of it. —Matthew Henry’s Commentary, 3:655 Read more

Get new content delivered directly to your inbox