People Change in Christ
For Lord’s Day, July 22, 2012 Dear Saints, They say that people can’t change. But in both our messages from God this Lord’s Day, the very opposite will be held out before you. In the morning, we begin to see…
Certitude of Certainty
For Lord’s Day, August 5, 2012 Dear Saints, Tomorrow evening we celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. Following is another excerpt from Gordon J. Keddie’s book, The Lord’s Supper is a Celebration of Grace, to prepare your soul: “A seal pledges…
The Products of Pride and Humility
For Lord’s Day, August 12, 2012 Dear Saints, After last Lord’s Day’s sermon on Genesis 33:1-16, “Humble yourself for peace,” I noticed a theme in my devotions through Proverbs this week. It was said in the sermon that peace is…
Thanksgiving: Religious Expressions of Cheer and Joy
Dear Saints, In preparation for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving Service, please meditate on this quote by Charles Hodge: “Foolish talking and jesting are not the ways in which Christian cheerfulness should express itself, but rather “giving of thanks” (Eph. 5:4). Religion is…
Pious Delight in the Works of God
For Lord’s Day, November 18, 2012 Dear Saints, As we sing the first part of Psalm 19 for our morning worship this month, I want to share a quote from Calvin’s Institutes that has really blessed me in my day-to-day…
Parenting “Shorter Catechism Boys”
For Lord’s Day, November 11, 2012 Dear Saints, Are you a “Shorter Catechism Boy or Girl”? Are your children? The email I am forwarding you (below, and the source of the pictures in this post) ties nicely in with last…
God’s Mighty Voice Over the Waters
For Lord’s Day, November 4, 2012. Dear Saints, A number of you have asked about how my Mom is doing, which I very much appreciate. I am thankful to report that, other than some rain, she was not effected much by…
Consumed with Zeal for God’s House
For Lord’s day, October 28, 2012: Dear Saints, Tomorrow morning, we will see how Jacob laments the death of Joseph (as far as he knows is the case) by renting his clothes and lamenting in sackcloth in terrible mourning. Yet,…
Peaceful Submission
Dear Saints, I got some disappointing news this week from my previous boss at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (where I also graduated). A major accomplishment we had long labored on together will likely become nullified due to some sad…
Make it a Meaningful Ritual
Dear Saints, We celebrate the Lord’s Supper tomorrow evening. Please prepare your souls with these thoughts from Gordon J. Keddie in his book, The Lord’s Supper is a Celebration of Grace: “There is nothing more miserable in the life of the…