Using the book entitled “Studies in the Sermon on the Mount” as a guide Authored by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, who was minister of Westminster Chapel in London, England. Continued from September: Now before we leave these first three Beatitudes we must take another view of them because it is so important that we are sure...
Earlier this year, in April, when I first arrived in Brazil, I was faced with an unusual dilemma, of sorts. I was looking for a church. Not just a church to attend some Sunday, but a church that I could really commit to and become a part of during my (originally planned) 6-plus months in...
When we see salvation whole—it’s every single part is found in Christ, we must beware lest we derive the smallest drop From somewhere else. If we seek salvation, the very name of Jesus teaches us that he possesses it. If other Spirit-given gifts are sought—in his anointing they are found; strength—in his reign; and purity—in his...
Using the book entitled “Studies in the Sermon on the Mount” as a guide, authored by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, who was minister of Westminster Chapel in London, England. In Matthew 4:17, our Lord had gone to be baptized by John the Baptist and in v. 17 it says: From that time Jesus began to preach,...
I love my parents. I think they’re cool. Apparently, so do my friends. 10 years ago, we were all in Zurich, Switzerland. My Swiss friend, my sister, and I were trailing along the sidewalk while my Mom and Dad walked on ahead. My friend watched them for a minute, then piped up. “Your parents are...
God’s grace has been flowing through our Home Assignment. The time in Switzerland was really blessed. Relationships were strengthened at the International church in Buchs, plus with friends and family, especially Dieter’s parents. We had a busy, yet fulfilling time. It was great to have Andrea visit too. When we arrived in the USA we...
So passing by Mysia, they went to Troas. And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” (Acts 16:8-9) I spent a month in the location of ancient Macedonia while on NATO military exercises when I was...
Men don’t talk honestly with each other.” “Women don’t talk constructively with each other.” Do those comments ring bells for you? Of course, neither generalization is always true. Moral issues apply across gender lines. But both comments are true enough often enough to make you think. Men don’t talk honestly? It’s the easiest thing in...
Mark your calendars for the resumption of Sunday School this fall. Sunday School for children and adults will begin on Sunday, September 11th, at 9:30 AM. With the resumption of Sunday School, our morning worship will move to 10:45 AM.
My dad on his knees in payer. How many times did I go by your door and see you on your knees, in conversation with God? Life before Westover Street is pretty hazy for me, but one of the most consistent images I have of you from my Westover Street years is you on your...
