Not long ago, the good Dr Trueman took up the question of why the label ‘Reformed’ is more often associated with Baptists than with Presbyterians. I appreciated the irenic tone of Carl’s answer (appreciably and appreciatedly different to the caustic…
C.M. (Brent) Come, merciful and mighty God, And break these hearts of stone: Your word the heavenly instrument,The power yours alone. These stubborn wills conform to yours;To feeble minds give light;Put fire into these empty hearts;Exert your gracious might. Give…
The latest in EP’s Bitesize biographies is a lovely 144 pager on Francis Schaeffer. Mostyn Roberts does a great job recounting the biography of the man and also giving a main outline of his thought. Its an honest book and I found it more…
Before Dr Trueman lifts his battered hindquarters out of the saddle to engage with Graham Harrison and Peter Lewis, might I offer a brief sop to his troubled soul? I happened to be present when Graham Harrison delivered his material…
There have been two reviews of Engaging with Lloyd Jones by two of the Doctor’s good friends. The first by Peter Lewis who is the minister of Cornerstone Church, Nottingham and who preached at Lloyd Jones’ memorial service is largely…
I’m with Carl on giving more prominence to the Lord’s Table in our churches, though one of my besetting sins, and other men administering at the table, is that of talking too much. Carl’s point regarding the tension of striking, …
We don’t get many celebrity pastors on the Isle of Lewis, but this past weekend Charles Price (The People’s Church Toronto and Living Truth) was in our little town for a series of Bible talks organised by a committee of…
I suspect that those of you who hear a fair amount of preaching have experienced this, haven’t you? Somewhere along the line the preacher has been informed that a rhetorical question is a good way to engage his congregation, hasn’t…
I suspect that those of you who hear a fair amount of preaching have experienced this, haven’t you? Somewhere along the line the preacher has been informed that a rhetorical question is a good way to engage his congregation, hasn’t…
A Sabbath well spent Brings a week of content And strength for the toils of the morrow; But a Sabbath profaned Whate’er may be gained Is a certain forerunner of sorrow.
