Category: Christian Living
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A Challenge to Preach Christ
“An excuse is made by many Christians, which I conceive will not bear the scrutiny of the judgment day: they say they have not the talents for addressing the impenitent and conversing with them on the subject of religion. But are the simple truths of the Gospel so dark, that…
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Daily Bible Reading
For some time at Orwell Bible Church we have put together a daily devotional. We use this to guide and encourage each other to read God’s Word and pray for one another and the Cause of Christ. These are posted every week here, under the “Current Publications” heading. This year…
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If I Gained the World
A favorite hymn that we will sing tonight (tune)– If I gained the world, but lost the Saviour, Were my life worth living for a day? Could my yearning heart find rest and comfort In the things that soon must pass away? If I gained the world, but had no…
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Relativisitic Parenting
There have been several “blockbuster” movies out lately, and I’ve been surprised at the number of Christians who not only are going to see these but who express (usually via Facebook) how “excellent” and “awesome” such were. So I’ve been mulling over this issue of what Christians consider good and excellent. Then…
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Good Reading
One of my professors when I was in seminary, Dr. Bill Combs, has been writing a series of posts on the KJV-only issue here. They’ve been very good, and I’d encourage you to read them. I’ve had those of this persuasion tell me that the rise of newer translations divides…
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Your Last Days on Earth
I know, not a very “Chrismasy” title, but remember the Preacher’s advice in Ecclesiastes 7:2, 4— It is better to go to a house of mourning Than to go to a house of feasting, Because that is the end of every man, And the living takes it to heart. The…
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Praise to God, Immortal Praise
Praise to God, immortal praise, For the love that crowns our days; Bounteous source of every joy, Let Thy praise our tongues employ. Flocks that whiten all the plain; Yellow sheaves of ripened grain; Clouds that drop their fattening dews, Suns that temperate warmth diffuse. All that spring with bounteous…
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Watch the Door
Received this encouraging note yesterday from one of the men in our church: He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. (Prov 14:26) Only through the Lord can we be assured that our family is protected from outside influences, personal lapses, and…
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Religion in Practice
Religion, in practice, consists in loving and fearing God and keeping his commandments–in receiving his son Jesus Christ as our only Saviour–in loving all our fellow men as ourselves; particularly, in abstaining from murder, adultery, stealing, lying, cheating, slandering, and oppressing one another–in honoring and obeying our parents and governors–in…
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Daily Bale for March 25, 2011
For family devotions we jumped ahead a bit and read Exodus 32, the golden calf incident. Josiah correctly got the main problem, their making and worshiping of idols, but then asked what I thought for an 8 year old was a perceptive question– “But they didn’t have the 10 commandments…
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Precious in the Sight of the Lord
I’ve been reading from the Connecticut Evangelical Magazine lately (July, 1800). It relates whatever information “on the subject of religion and morals may contribute to the advancement of genuine piety and pure morality” (p. 3). I’ve enjoyed it immensely. Here’s a paragraph I read this evening that was good– Among the mysterious…
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A Throne of Grace!
A throne of grace! Then let us go And offer up our prayer; A gracious God will mercy show To all that worship there. A throne of grace! O at that throne Our knees have often bent, And God has showered his blessings down As often as we went. A…
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A Word About Modesty
A friend from my seminary days published an excellent post on his blog you need to read: A Word About Modesty and Parents. I liked this line– If you want men to like you for your mind, then spend a little time on that and not so much in front…
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What Various Hindrances We Meet
What various hindrances we meet In coming to the mercy seat; Yet who, that knows the worth of prayer, But wishes to be often there! Prayer makes the darkened cloud withdraw, Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw, Gives exercise to faith and love, Brings ev’ry blessing from above. Restraining prayer…
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The Way, the Truth, the Life
1 Thou art the Way: by Thee alone From sin and death we flee; And he who would the Father seek, Must seek Him, Lord, by Thee. 2 Thou art the Truth: Thy word alone True wisdom can impart; Thou only canst instruct the mind, And purify the heart. 3…
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Example of Contentment
The person who would do great things well, must practice daily on little ones; and she who would have the assistance of the Almighty in important acts, must be daily and hourly accustomed to consult His will in the minor affairs of life. –Emily Judson (3rd wife of missionary Adoniram…
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Responding To Difficulty and Disappointment
Job definitely had some problems– All his kids were killed All his earthly possessions were taken away He was afflicted with bodily ills and pain His wife encouraged him to “curse God and die” Despite his problems, he was a godly man of genuine faith: …he fell to the ground…
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Indulging The Flesh Makes The Soul Sick
Prov 23:6-8 “ Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. The morsel which thou hast…
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Contentment
Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it Than a house full of feasting with strife. ~Proverbs 17:1
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A Good Challenge
Exhortation To Hear and Apply Words Of Wisdom Prov 22:17 “Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.” The Proverbs all deal with wise counsel and wisdom. The exhortation here is to be diligent to listen and discern words of…
Dan Greenfield 