"Behold, we count them happy which endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy." - James 5:11. The words translated "endure" and "patience" are the same in the original; and in fact, the example of Job … Continue reading Endure….Patience…
Devotional
How to Live in a Crooked and Perverse Generation
A very encouraging sermon from Pastor MacArthur. HERE Yours in the Lord, jm
(Just) Do it!
"Whatever He says to you, do it.” John 2:5 How can we know what Jesus says? We cannot hear His voice as the servants at the wedding heard it. He speaks now to us in His Word, and the reverent heart may always hear what He says as the sacred pages are prayerfully pondered. He speaks in … Continue reading (Just) Do it!
Memento Mori
"Lift up your eyes to the heavens, And look on the earth beneath. For the heavens will vanish away like smoke, The earth will grow old like a garment, And those who dwell in it will die in like manner; But My salvation will be forever, And My righteousness will not be abolished." Isaiah 51:6 … Continue reading Memento Mori
Sackcloth & Ashes
REPENTANCE ACCORDING TO 2 CORINTHIANS 7:11 It is for a very good reason that the apostle enumerates seven causes, effects, or parts in his description of repentance. They are earnestness or carefulness, excuse, indignation, fear, longing, zeal, and avenging [ 2 Corinthians 7:11]. It should not seem absurd that I dare not determine whether they ought … Continue reading Sackcloth & Ashes
The Life of God in the Soul of Man
Some quotes to entice you. Correct orthodox or religious opinion is not true religion: "...I must regret that among so many pretenders to it, so few understand what it means ; some placing it in the Understanding, in Orthodox Notions and Opinions, and all the account they can give of their Religion, is that they are … Continue reading The Life of God in the Soul of Man
Known
"O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it … Continue reading Known
Glory for the Newborn Child of God
Source Monday the 10th of December in Meditations I Psalm 63:11 A beautiful truth that a born again child of God can and will sing is stated in these words (PRC Psalter): My Savior 'neath Thy sheltering wings, My soul delights to dwell; Still closer to Thy side I press, For near … Continue reading Glory for the Newborn Child of God
Don’t Waste Your Mornings
Book of Common Prayer
I've been using the BCP for devotions off and on for a few years now. At one time I believe it was nothing more than popish doctrine made more palatable to Protestants (see Gill here and here) but I have since changed my mind and recommend it as a source guide for devotion and prayer. … Continue reading Book of Common Prayer
Feileadh Mor 