Spurgeon’s Faithfulness As a young boy growing up in Baptist churches the name “Charles Spurgeon” was frequently cited with respect. Knowing little of him at that age, I simply took pleasure in hearing his theological insights as well as his witty sense of humor. Once I grew up and entered the work of the ministry, Spurgeon became more than a mere distant figure. Reading his … [Read more...] about A Lesson From The Life of Charles Spurgeon
Theology
Learning From An Overgrown Field
Observations From Daily Life For a person with their eyes opened, ears tuned, and hearts ready to learn, the practical aspects of life shall prove to be a place that will teach them many lessons. Daily growth is easy to glance over. In the hustle and bustle of life, our attention can be anywhere but where we actually are in the moment. Proverbs teaches us to have our eyes … [Read more...] about Learning From An Overgrown Field
Focusing On The Proverbs
The Physical and The Spiritual One of the most devastating temptations faced by the early church was the dualistic tendency of Greek philosophy to see the physical world as inherently evil and the spiritual being deemed as good. This led to a variety of heresies in that initial period of church history where individuals would arise blasphemously denying the reality that … [Read more...] about Focusing On The Proverbs
Great and “Small” Acts of Love
The Great Act of Love What is the greatest act of love one person could show toward another? Jesus actually answered this question during His earthly ministry. He said, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13).” This action of love is the greatest one person could show to another because it demonstrates the supreme … [Read more...] about Great and “Small” Acts of Love
Patient Endurance In The Work
Winter’s Devastating Blow I knelt down in front of the hive analyzing the pile of dead bees. Reaching out with my hand, I scooped some of them up in order to confirm my suspicions. There were thousands of them lying one upon the other. Bringing them closer I could easily see that ninety percent of the bees had their tongues sticking out. Piled up in this capacity, with the … [Read more...] about Patient Endurance In The Work
