Great God of ordinary wonders
Church bulletin: The New England puritan Jonathan Edwards liked nothing more than to wander through the woods. He was a keen observer of the natural world and in everything he …
A marriage for the ages
Church bulletin: Two German soldiers sat huddled in a trench on the Eastern Front. It was cold and frosty and with light fading, Johann, a young and newly arrived recruit …
The Berean spirit
Church bulletin: Well known are the Berean Jews cited in Acts 17. They were more fair-minded / noble / of higher stature than those in Thessalonica. “They received the word …
Songs for sighing
Church bulletin: “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” is a hymn based on Psalm 72. The fourth stanza reads as follows – He comes with succor speedy, to those who suffer …
Those who sincerely seek the Lord find the Lord
Church bulletin: Is it possible to look for God, yet fail to find Him? Does God hide Himself from those who desire to know Him? Ultimately, the answer to these …
A green outlook
Church bulletin: Of all the many interesting passages in the book of Revelation, one in particular is quite pertinent to present day discussions and debates. Rev 11:18, “The nations were …
Embarrassment
Church bulletin: The shame felt by Peter is palpable in the courtyard of Caiaphas the high priest. Only hours earlier Peter had boldly declared that while the other disciples may …
Yesterday is a bucket of ashes and tomorrow never comes
Church bulletin: Some people pine for the past, longing for the good old days when they were younger. Back in those good old days, there were plenty of people reminiscing …
Our forgetfulness and God’s faithfulness
Church bulletin: It happens to me quite often. I have a thought, perhaps something I must do, a point for a sermon, a comment I want to make, then I …
In praise of devotional books
Church bulletin: Devotional books often seem to get a bad rap. Even the term “devotional” is derided – the connation being that of sentimentality. The heart may be warmed but …