Note: I wrote this before the COVID-19 pandemic, but we still need to find ways to practice hospitality in creative ways despite the troubles. Social distancing cannot mean social disconnection. My recent post about Dr. John Skilton, a life-long bachelor, reminded me how he preached and practiced the value of hospitality in evangelism. Some people who are not initially persuaded …
Thanksgiving to God for Dr. John Skilton
Dr. John H. Skilton (1906-1998) was my professor and friend in Philadelphia, PA and I remembered him again recently with gratefulness to the Lord. Moisés Silva wrote in appreciation: “Few and far between are those who combine, as Skilton has, an unshakable and fearless commitment to orthodox Christianity in its Reformed expression alongside a most gentle and patient spirit.” I …
Christ our Treasure (Expanded)
In Christ Are Hidden All the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge. (Colossians 2:3) We can also appreciate Jesus’ value by studying His many names in Scripture. You may also like Christ’s Wonderful Names, Part 1 and Part 2 and God’s Wonderful Gift, Part 1 and Part 2. Jesus is Wiser Than Solomon In Old Testament times, King Solomon had God-given encyclopedic insight …
Naomi: Hero of Faith
Return to your God, Observe kindness and justice, And wait for your God continually….Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord….Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, So our eyes look to the …
Celebrating the Lord Using Psalm 104 (Part 6)
Praise the LORD, O my soul….He stretches out the heavens like a tent and lays the beams of His upper chambers on their waters. He makes the clouds His chariot and rides on the wings of the wind. He makes winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants. (Psalm 104:1-4) This continues our series on “Celebrating the Lord Using Psalm …
Celebrating the Lord Using Psalm 104 (Part 5)
Praise the LORD, O my soul….He stretches out the heavens like a tent and lays the beams of His upper chambers on their waters. He makes the clouds His chariot and rides on the wings of the wind. He makes winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants. (Psalm 104:1-4) This continues our series on “Celebrating the Lord Using Psalm …
Celebrating the Lord Using Psalm 104 (Part 4)
Praise the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. The LORD wraps Himself in light as with a garment….Jesus says: I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. (Psalm 104:1-2; John 8:12) This continues …
Celebrating the Lord Using Psalm 104 (Part 3)
Praise the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. The LORD wraps Himself in light as with a garment….(Psalm 104:1-2) This continues our series on “Celebrating the Lord Using Psalm 104.” If you want to read Part 1 and Part 2, you may see them here. Wallace Stegner …
Celebrating the Lord Using Psalm 104 (Part 2)
Praise the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. (Psalm 104:1) This continues our series on “Celebrating the Lord Using Psalm 104.” If you want to read Part 1, you may see it here. David Egner tells of a children’s pastor who introduced two girls and two boys, …
Celebrating the Lord Using Psalm 104 (Part 1)
Praise the LORD, O my soul….I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to Him, as I rejoice in the Lord. But may sinners vanish from the earth and the wicked be no more. Praise the Lord, my soul. Praise the Lord …