“I am resolved to be a good Mother to my children, to pray for them, to set them good examples, to give them good advice, to be careful both of their souls and bodies, to watch over their tender minds; to carefully root out the first appearing and buddings of vice, and to instill piety, virture, and true religion into …
In the Company of Christ
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” ~Matthew 18:20 There is comfort in these words for all who love to meet together for religious purposes.  At every assembly for public worship, at every gathering for prayer and praise, at every missionary meeting, at every Bible reading, the King of Kings is present, Christ himself …
Division
I have heard (and read) much within the past week on so-called Christian “unity.†(And, frankly, the quotation marks could, and probably should, be placed around both words.) It has been in the news – as pastors and presidential candidates face off, and the meaning of “cult†is, once again, (re)defined. It has been the topic of much debate within …
Worldliness
Worldliness is one of the greatest dangers that beset the human soul. It is no wonder that we find our Lord speaking strongly about it: it is an insidious, specious, plausible enemy; it seems so innocent to pay close attention to our business! It seems so harmless to seek our happiness in this world, so long as we keep clear …
Sincerity
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, …