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Finishing Well… “I Again Dedicate My Whole Self to Thee”

Five Mankillers

After many years of ministry to men, it is clear to me how simple men are. They all struggle with the same basic things. That’s one thing I like about working with men. Men are not complex. I have come across several summaries of the things that kill men off….

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Fifteen Indispensable Pursuits That Prepare the Next Generation for Marriage

Here are “Thirteen indispensable pursuits that prepare the next generation for marriage.”

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Blogging Will Resume in January

Here are five thoughts with five verses for closing out the year with your family….

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White Unto Harvest: Some Reflections

Now having some time to reflect on the White Unto Harvest conference I attended last weekend, I thought a few written thoughts were in order….

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A Parent’s Fruit Bearing After They Are Dead

Parents should do all they can to give God what He desires, “Godly Seed.” Here is Thomas Watson on how child training is so beneficial…even after the trainers have passed on…Read more.

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The Problem with Modern Day Evangelism

In modern day evangelism, this precious doctrine [of regeneration] has been reduced to nothing more than a human decision to raise one’s hand, walk an aisle, or pray a “sinner’s prayer.”…

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Finishing Well… “I Again Dedicate My Whole Self to Thee”

After companionship with a fellow Englishman, Livingstone, who in the past preferred to be alone, was thoroughly homesick. The fifth day after Stanley’s departure was his 59th birthday, and he made this entry in his journal…

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Five Mankillers

After many years of ministry to men, it is clear to me how simple men are. They all struggle with the same basic things. That’s one thing I like about working with men. Men are not complex. I have come across several summaries of the things that kill men off….

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Without Him We Would Starve

The celebration of the Lord’s Table has so many blessings in it, for it is there that we not only acknowledge our vileness, but we also receive medicine for our diseases, cleansing for our pollutions, comfort for our anguish, and beauty for our ashes. As the living Bread from heaven, Jesus feeds us with the best of foods that will sustain us….

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How To Pray Without Ceasing

. As we live our lives before God as those who are praying without ceasing, here is an illustration. Stonewall Jackson was a man of prayer. Here is R.L. Dabney on how he prayed without ceasing….

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A Young Man in Africa Builds a House

When we were in Malawi, we heard that a young man in the church around twenty years of age was building a house, so we asked if he would take us to go see it. It was impressive… I am always grateful for young men like this who are taking action. I held up my iPhone to get his story and I was shocked to hear what he said that I almost dropped it.  I had no idea this had happened. I praise God for young men like this.

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A Goodbye Message for My Family and Grandchildren As I Leave for Malawi, Africa

A Goodbye Message for My Family and Grandchildren As I Leave for Malawi, Africa

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The Dangers of Being Born Again

Here is an interesting news item: “Being ‘Born-Again’ Linked to More Brain Atrophy: Study.” So, is this true? No, it is false – the Bible tells me so….

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The Discipline of John G. Paton’s Father

Here is a testimony of how chastisement builds love. The world says it will embitter, while the Bible says it proves you are a son. This is how John G. Paton viewed it…

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