Tears and Laughter: Trevin Wax reflect on the death of his grandpa (a Christian) and how his funeral was filled with both tears and laughter. “Tears for of our loss. Laughter for heaven’s gain. Tears for our present pain. Laughter for our future hope. Tears and laughter at the bedside of Grandpa Bill as he lay dying. Tears and laughter at the graveside where we’ll lay him to rest. Tears and laughter in the days to come, whenever we wish we could hold him and then realize that King Jesus has him in His warm embrace.”
The Prince of Preachers: Tim Challies writes in honor of the death of Charles Spurgeon 120 years ago. He includes a bit of Spurgeon’s history, book recommendations, good biographies on Spurgeon, sermon volumes and even a chance to win a sermon manuscript written by the hand of Spurgeon himself!
A Dang Good Daddy: Reflecting on his parting from his father as he left for the land where he would be a missionary, John Patton said, “I watched through blinding tears, till his form faded from my gaze; and then, hastening on my way, vowed deeply and oft, by the help of God, to live and act so as never to grieve or dishonor such a father and mother as he had given me.”
Songwriters Glossary: Interesting in writing songs for Jesus and His bride? Here is a glossary of things you need to know in order to make the best kind of songs.
Father Hunger: Douglas Wilson preaches about the importance of the Fatherhood of God and it’s needed implications for the family and the church. “”For several centuries we’ve exalted some very feminine virtues to the highest place in the church. If we don’t know what masculine piety looks like and we’ve exalted feminine virtues then we’re stuck.”
Joh Piper’s Biographical sketch of J.C. Ryle: A couple fellas from church and I have been slowly making our way through J.C. Ryle’s “Holiness” and I have been (as with them) blessed by each sentance of each chapter that make up the book. You won’t regret this one bit. There is also a transcript if you want to read it.
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