One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. For he will hide me in his shelter in the day … Continue reading He Allows Me to Pray–Colossians 1:3-14
How do you feel about it?
MSN.com released a poll today asking "How do you feel about wintry weather?" At 8:34 AM on December 12, 2017, the poll recorded the following responses: 18% love it. 17% like it 12% say it makes no difference 30% don't care for it much 23% hate it It is interesting to see how things change … Continue reading How do you feel about it?
You Noticed That Too? The Regulative Principle of Worship
"But the acceptable way of worshiping the true God is instituted by himself, and so limited by his own revealed will, that he may not be worshipped according to the imaginations and devices of men, or the suggestions of Satan, under any visible representation, or any other way not prescribed in the holy Scripture." - Westminster … Continue reading You Noticed That Too? The Regulative Principle of Worship
The Transfiguration (with thoughts from Spurgeon)
“Far from my thoughts, vain world, begone! Let my religious hours alone; Fain would my eyes my Saviour see: I wait a visit, Lord, from thee. “My heart grows warm with holy fire, And kindles with a pure desire; Come, my dear Jesus, from above, And feed my soul with heavenly love.” “The transformation that … Continue reading The Transfiguration (with thoughts from Spurgeon)
Let Us Pray
One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of … Continue reading Let Us Pray
A New Name
Just this morning Walmart announced that they will shorten their official name to simply Walmart. The retail behemoth with more than 11,700 locations around the world announced Wednesday that it will shorten its legal name to Walmart Inc. The move highlights the company’s shift away from building traditional stores toward competing online with rival Amazon.com … Continue reading A New Name
Presentation
Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the … Continue reading Presentation
SchiaNO and Quality
This Sunday was the wildest day in SEC history. John Currie, Tennessee's athletic director, tried to hire a head coach--Ohio State's defensive coordinator Shiano. What followed was amazing the Tennessee fan base stood up for quality. One problem was that Coach Shiano doesn't have a great record (or not even a good record). That isn't … Continue reading SchiaNO and Quality
Finding Purpose in Trials.
1 Peter 1:8.—Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. Trials benefit the believer in three wonderful ways. First trials help to manifest the true believers. Secondly, trials help to beautify the truth believed so it's value is … Continue reading Finding Purpose in Trials.
And Be Ye Thankful
Giving thanks is one of the most Christian things we can do. Paul told us about individuals who fell deep into sin because "although they knew God, they did not honor him as God and neither were they thankful" (Romans 1: 21). Even Jesus took time to be thankful and to express his thanks to … Continue reading And Be Ye Thankful
Donnie's Dogmatics 