No Room in the Inn

No Room in the Inn

I used to shake my head at the Israelites who complained about bitter water just after they watched God deliver them from the strongest nation in their world. I also thought proudly that, if I had lived in the little town of Bethlehem, I would have given up not just a...
And I Quote… December 12

And I Quote… December 12

When Christians unite around something other than the gospel, they create community that would likely exist even if God didn’t. As a modern-day tower of Babel, that community glorifies their strength instead of God’s. Mark Dever & Jamie Dunlop, The Compelling...
Book of the Month Discussion—Tomorrow!

Book of the Month Discussion—Tomorrow!

I hope you have enjoyed reading Wordsmithy as much as I have. Our Coffee-and-Cookies fellowship for those who have read the book will be held in the Equipping Center Library tomorrow, after the evening service. Any book this interesting ought to provoke some good...
Friday Findings—December 9

Friday Findings—December 9

Why You Should Let Complete Strangers Stay In Your Home “Our homes are not our own. Our lives are not our own. When are we all going to realise this? What did Jesus say we would gain if we gave everything up for him? People need to hear about the love of Jesus...
Anselm of Canterbury… Yet Speaking

Anselm of Canterbury… Yet Speaking

I acknowledge, Lord, and I give thanks that You have created Your image in me, so that I may remember You, think of You, love You. But this image is so effaced and worn away by vice, so darkened by the smoke of sin, that it cannot do what it was made to do unless You...