Advice for busy moms
I found this advice for busy mothers that helps us all remember the importance of keeping the Word in our hearts amidst the business of life.
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Reading Old Books – Augustine’s Confessions Book VI
Today we begin our discussion of Book VI of Confessions. Join the conversation by posting a comment to this blog.
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I don't have idols, do I?
Today’s reading in Ezekiel included a passage that jumped out at me in Ezekiel 6:9. God describes Himself as broken over Israel’s idolatry. Tim Keller has some excellent insight into our modern idolatry.
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Why don't we wash feet (and do other things the bible commands)?
Here’s a list of 5 commands from the Bible. By my count, PCF obeys only 1 of them! How can we be sure this is or isn’t a problem? D.A. Carson has some advice.
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How do I think of God during trials
Today’s reading in Lamentation 3 got off to a difficult start as the writer is afflicted and suffering. It makes me think about who I respond when I face trials and afflictions.
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The gospel in Lamentations
For the last two mornings in Lamentations, I have rejoiced in the gospel. The book of Lamentations is composed of five individual laments and we’ve now read the first two. Both of them talk about God’s just wrath that has been poured out on Jerusalem because of the sin of... Keep Reading...Posted by Stephen Witmer on Feb 16 | 0 Comments
Reading Old Books – Augustine’s Confessions Book V
Today we are discussing Chapter 5 of Augustine’s Confessions. We will be reading Chapter 6 by February 25th. Please join the discussion by posting a comment to this post!
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Biblical Illiteracy
I recently read an article about the biblical illiteracy among Christians. How do you think you would do on a short biblical literacy quiz?
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Reading Old Books - Augustine's Confessions Book IV
Today we are looking at Book IV of Augustine’s Confessions. I’ll be posting my summary of Book V on (about) February 12th. Please post your thoughts in the comments section.
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Two reasons for God to forgive sin
In the past, vacations have often been times of spiritual drift for me. I sleep in longer, get up later, and then don’t want to spend time in the Bible because I want to get on with my day. I get out of the habit of praying, reading God’s Word,... Keep Reading...Posted by Stephen Witmer on Feb 2 | 0 Comments
Reading Old Books - Augustine's Confessions Book III
Today we continue our reading and discussion of Augustine’s Confessions with Book III. We will begin our discussion of Book IV in 2 weeks on Junary 29th.
Share your thoughts on the chapter by leaving a comment!
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The Millennia of the Word
In the current Adult Sunday School class on Church History, we have been looking at the period of time know as the Dark Ages. I recently saw a book review that shows how God’s Word was a light both then, and today.
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How to pray as you come to the Bible
We’re doing C.P.R. this year as a church as we make God’s Word central to our lives: Commit to a regular time in the Word Pray as you come to the Word, and let your prayers emerge from the Word Re-engage with Christian community so that you’re learning, applying, and living the Bible... Keep Reading...Posted by Stephen Witmer on Jan 10 | 0 Comments
What's Wrong with this picture?
Here’s a challenge for you. How many things can you find in this Dilbert comic strip that are wrong? Post what you find as a comment!
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Seeing God’s mercy afresh in a familiar passage
I love seeing new things in a passage I’ve read many times before. Yesterday I read Isaiah 55 and saw the mercy of God more clearly in that passage than I ever had before. I’ll walk you through part of the chapter to show you what I saw. Isaiah 55.7 tells... Keep Reading...Posted by Stephen Witmer on Jan 2 | 0 Comments
Reading Old Books - Augustine's Confessions Book II
Today we discuss (admittedly late) Book II of Augustine’s Confessions. This chapter discusses a year of leisure and sin when Augustine was sixteen. Please add your thoughts in the comments section of the blog!
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Are you a fool or a person of understanding? A quick test...
Here’s a quick test to determine whether you are a fool or a person of understanding. Ask yourself: Is doing wrong things like a joke to me? Am I amused by seeing other people doing wicked things? Ask yourself: Does a wise course of action give me pleasure? I didn’t make up these... Keep Reading...Posted by Stephen Witmer on Dec 14 | 0 Comments
Reading Old Books - Augustine's Confessions Book I
Today we begin our journey together through Augustine’s Confessions. We begin with Book I, and we will discuss Book II in two weeks, beginning December 18. Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Psalms Sweeter the Second Time
I have to confess: as we started the reading plan in January, going through the Psalms (and Proverbs) in addition to the other reading seemed like a chore. But the second time through has been completely different: the Psalms have been sweeter the second time.
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Books for any Christmas list
“What do you want for Christmas?” If you’re tired of that question, here are some ideas of books you can add to your Christmas wish list.
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Reading Old Books – Confessions
It’s time to start our virtual book club. Walt Crooker suggested we read Augustine’s Confessions rather than City of God. Read more if you’d like to join us.
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Thanksgiving Food Drive for PACH
We will be collecting Thanksgiving food items for PACH on Sunday, November 15. Please help by bringing what you can to church that day.
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John Calvin on Job
Many of us are reading through Job now in our Bible-reading plan. We’ve seen Job’s friends make the case that Job’s suffering is a direct result of his sin. That is wrong, but the friends argue relatively well. Job, in response, makes the counter case that he is innocent — his... Keep Reading...Posted by Stephen Witmer on Nov 4 | 1 Comments
Happy Reformation Day!
While most people we know celebrate Halloween, we can celebrate the great holiday of Reformation Day. What is that? Read on…
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God is Great Regardless of the Circumstances
Today we read from Job 13, which contains one of my favorite statements in the Old Testament, which reminds me how to view this life.
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Psalm 106.46: God's persistent, powerful steadfast love
The verse that grabbed me from this morning’s Bible reading was Psalm 106.46. This verse comes in the midst of an extended recounting of Israel’s lack of trust in God and sin against God. The Psalmist says that Israel has been unfaithful to the covenant many, many times. But God is... Keep Reading...Posted by Stephen Witmer on Oct 19 | 1 Comments
Why I pace before I preach
I lost count of how many people commented on my pacing both before and after the service on Sunday. But the reason I pace raises a bigger question: why don’t I pace when I’m not preaching?
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How to live responsibly under the rule of a sovereign God
In reading Ezra and Nehemiah in our two-year Bible reading plan, I have been struck by a difference between these two great men in terms of how they chose to live responsibly under the rule of their sovereign God. Here’s what I mean. In Ezra 8.21-23, Ezra describes his preparation for... Keep Reading...Posted by Stephen Witmer on Oct 5 | 0 Comments
Loving the Church because I love Jesus
In recent years, there has been a lot of discussion about the phenomenon of unchurched Christians. I recently read something that says this makes as much sense as being passionate about marriage, but not about my wife.
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Reading Old Books
I have said a number of times that I’d love to start an “Old Books Club”, and get a bunch of people reading and discussing some old Christian classic. Something I read recently has challenged me to read a classic. Who wants to read with me?
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