Beloved, as we settle into a new year the Heidelberg Catechism guides us from the misery earnest knowledge of our sin brings to our hearts and minds and begins to speak the comfort of true salvation through Christ the living Son of God. It reminds us of the true nature of […]
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“The Son of Man did not come to be served—but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many!” Matthew 20:28 The art of photography is now so perfect, that the whole picture of a large newspaper can be taken in miniature so small, as to be carried […]
“Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said,” “Surely, I am with you always — even unto the end of the world!” — Matthew 28:20 Such were “the words of Jesus” when He was just about to ascend to Heaven. The mediatorial throne was in view — the harps of […]
Proverbs 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (ESV) Proverbs 27:9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel. (ESV) Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, […]
Here are the last of the 12 Steps. Of course there are many more scriptures which need to be added. If you found those I listed inadaquate, I whole heartedly agree many are missing. (All of them in fact!) I reflected on this idea in Part 1, and Part 2 […]
You’ll notice a a definite trend in the following of the 12 Steps, from AA, NA, and other Step based programs. The difference you will find here is the need to conform to the Word of God, and the absolute authority the Scriptures are given. This would discount these steps […]