Sorrow is the reflection of a human soul upon the apparent sense of loss, or perceived frustration. There is a time to Cry and a time to Rejoice, a time for tear and laughter. (Ecc 3:1-8). Sorrow is necessary to inform us of the present state we are in, the […]
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THE ABIDING COMFORTER “Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said,” “And I will ask the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever.” — John 14:16 When one beloved earthly friend is taken away — how the heart is drawn out towards […]
Beloved, Below are the reflections of a past saint, John Newton, once the slave trader, and by his own witness a partaker in many evils, Newton heard the Gospel message and began the process of sanctification which produced in him many noteworthy works. Hymns of praise including “Amazing Grace” and […]
The Basis of a Christian Marriage by R.C. Sproul Some years ago, I attended an interesting wedding. I was especially struck by the creativity of the ceremony. The bride and the groom had brainstormed with the pastor in order to insert new and exciting elements into the service, and I enjoyed those […]
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 […]
“God is love.” — 1 John 4:16 “The only real mystery of the Bible,” says an old writer, “is a mystery of Love.” “God so loved the world — that He gave His only begotten Son.” What? For a lost and ruined world — the Prince of Life should leave His Throne […]