A Word To The Weak And Unseen
“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, The true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one willshut, who shuts and no one opens. “ ‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door,which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie—behold, I will make them come and bow down before your feet, andthey will learn that I have loved you.” Revelation 3:7-9 I have recently become reaquainted with a series of lectures by Martyn Lloyd Jones entitled, “Preaching and Preachers”. I find this material unparallelled in its depth and insight, which is consistent with all of MLJ’s publications and recorded interviews. For a man not very impressive in physical stature, the […]
“He Restores My Soul”
“He restores my soul.”Psalm 23:3 Last week we were glad to welcome to NCC a number of high school students as part of their school’s “service day”. They brought with them an enthusiam and readiness to put their hands to whatever we planned for them to do. And we had just the right project waiting for them. […]
Abide In Christ
the believer’s New Year’s Resolution:ABIDE IN CHRIST ”And because of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” 1 Corinthians 1:30 I am currently rereading a book entitled, “Abide In Christ” written by Andrew Murray. The book is clearly based off the parable in John […]
Having A Cup With A Prince Of Ghana
The uniqueness of this person that sat on the other side of the café’ table was not lost on me. It is not often one has the opportunity to engage an individual who actually carries a status of royalty. And yet, Prince Paul Konu did not carry himself with a kind of air that suggested prideful arrogance. On […]
Don’t Despise Discipline
“Nathan said to David, “You are the man!” 2 Samuel 12:7 God has blessed me to be a part of an accountability group for men in pastoral ministry. Once a month the men take turns “sitting on the hot seat” and sharing about certain things happening in their particular ministry context and personal life. In addition to having […]
Where Are You Headed?
“Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ”. 1 Corinthians 11:1 I get psychologically charged whenever we’re preparing to visit my in-laws cabin in northern Wisconsin. For me (and Leah) that place provides the ultimate opportunity for rest and spiritual reflection. There’s nothing quite like it. The only sounds to be heard is the sonnet […]
