Monthly Archives: April 2008
Reflect – A gift of grace
“The kingdom of heaven is not a reward for works, but a gift of grace prepared by the Master for his faithful servants.” [Mark the Ascetic - quoted by Bradley Nassif in "The Poverty of Love", Christianity Today, May, 2008]
Reflect – Pragmaticism Revisited
“It is never right to do wrong to do right.” [Attributed to Dr. Bob Jones Sr.]
Learning to appreciate Christian history
Over at Historia Ecclesiastica, Michael Haykin, Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Church History at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, Kentucky) is compiling a useful bibliography for those seeking reading direction in various eras of church history. To date he has compiled two … Continue reading
Demonstrating a divine call to ministry
Last night Lois and I attended the evening service at Port Perry Baptist Church, the congregation where I had the privilege of serving as Sr. Pastor from 1988-2002. One of the congregation’s former members, Glenn Tomlinson, was the guest preacher. Glenn … Continue reading
Why is this night different
Tomorrow, April 19th (Nisan 7, 5768) is the first night of Passover and the worldwide Jewish community will gather with families and friends, in homes, hotel ballrooms and banquet halls to celebrate Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage. Many observant Jews will also … Continue reading
