Elector of Saints, Blessed is the man whom thou choosest and callest to thyself. With thee is mercy, redemption, assurance, forgiveness; Thou hast lifted me, a prisoner, out of the pit of sin            and pronounced my discharge,                  not only in the courts of heaven,            but in the dock of conscience;            hast justified me by faith, …
A Day In the Life…
I am a very “task-oriented†person. Give me a plan, a to-do list, a routine, and I am happy. I like schedules.  And structure.  And, I don’t function too well without them. This summer, perhaps for obvious reasons, has not been one of structure or routine. And, it has shown. So, I am sure you can imagine that …
What’s On Your Nightstand? {August}
. On my nightstand this month: . (In comparison to other months, this is actually a somewhat abbreviated list.  Especially when you consider the fact that I have already finished two of them, and, aside from my Bible reading, I’ve just barely started the others.) . The Bible (ESV) – I am continuing with Professor Grant Horner’s Reading System.  With a …
Application is Not Legalism
“There are many pastors today who, for fear of being branded ‘legalists’, give their congregation no ethical teaching. How far we have strayed from the apostles! ‘Legalism’ is the misguided attempt to earn our salvation by obedience to the law. ‘Pharisaism’ is a preoccupation with the externals and minutiae of religious duty. To teach the standards of moral conduct which …
Modesty Makes A Comeback
Modesty, femininity, and “looking appropriate” are fashionable once again! . It’s about time, don’t you think?! . . (Photo Credit) “I’m just very grateful to Kate Middleton for making looking appropriate really fun again.” ~Anne Hathaway . “Fashion elements such as sleeves, longer hemlines and higher necklines may be making a comeback on the red carpet thanks to the ever so …