Alexander MacLaren – Provocative Quotes
Alexander MacLaren (1826 – 1910) was a beloved Scottish Baptist minister who preached his sermons over a sixty-five year career. According to the website www.ccel.org: “He lived more than almost
Month: October 2023
One Thing I Ask from the Lord
What a provocative expression. In (Psalm 27) David makes just such a statement when he says: “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may
Obedience and the Will of God
So often Christians say they want to know the will of God for their lives, but the real question about God’s will is are we willing to carry it out
The Bible – It’s Not Just Another Book!
The Bible – written by men, inspired by God – it’s our basic instructions before leaving earth. It’s the first major book that Guttenberg printed on his printing press back
The Bible – Our Fourfold Mission
When it comes to the Bible, William Wilberforce expressed our fourfold mission well when he said: “There are four things that we ought to do with the Word of God
J. C. Ryle – Quotes for Serious Christians – Part IV
Yesterday I posted some great quotes from J. C. Ryle. Today I would like to share some additional quotes from Ryle that really blessed me. I pray they touch your
J. C. Ryle – Quotes for Serious Christians – Part III
Today I would like to post some inspirational quotations from J. C. Ryle that I pray will encourage your soul and challenge you to draw closer to Christ.1 “It costs
Trusting Jesus
Trusting in Jesus for salvation is the most important decision we can ever make in life. While it is true that God does all the work in wooing us to
Temporary Pain Vs Eternal Gain
Apologist Josh McDowell once remarked: “No matter how devastating our struggles, disappointments, and troubles are, they are only temporary.”1 The Bible tells us that an eternity of joy awaits all
Serving God with Half a Heart
Imagine telling your wife that you love her with half of your heart. I can just imagine her thinking who are you in love with the other half. If we