I found these words this week in my study.  They do not fit the message I am preaching, but I do not want to lose them because they fit the Christian life.  They were written by Philp Henry, Matthew Henry’s father, for his children at their baptism. I take God to by my chief end [...]

Lately, I have been reading a small but helpful Banner of Truth book by Walter Chantry,  Shadow of the Cross, and one chapter deals with “Marriage and Self-Denial”.  In it he offers 3 reasons why marriages and homes are falling apart in western society. Spouses may be ignorant of the well-marked boundaries which God has [...]

  March Madness is finally here! The Brackets are out. Butler is a 9 seed! IU is resting comfortably in Bloomington. Purdue probably has the best chance to advance. If you are connected to Edgewood and want to take part in the Reformed Round Ball Bracket Challenge hosted by Yahoo give me an email and [...]

From the Olney Hymns written by John Newton to be sung as a response to hearing the preached word of God. Jesus is mine!  I’m now prepared to meet with what I thought most hard; Yes, let the winds of trouble blow, And comforts melt away like snow; No blasted trees, or failing crops, Can [...]

Ligonier recently did an interview of Sinclair Ferguson and asked many questions about the book”In Christ Alone”.   Sinclair is one of my favorite speakers and authors alive today.  His knowledge of scripture and insight in applying it have a steady depth that is needed today.  The interview ranges from subjects concerning quotes in the book, Calvin, [...]

This month’s Tabletalk is on the issue of Authority and deals with government, family, and church.  David Mathis wrote an encouraging article “Served By God, Serving Men” in respect to the local church. My dad hasn’t been to seminary. He has no formal theological training. Nobody pays him and Mom for their endless hours serving [...]

Or at least for the month of March you can try out the ESV Study Bible Online for free.  Yes that is right, unlimited access to the full ESVSB.  Sure it is yet another marketing attempt on this much marketed Study Bible, but it is a great chance to check it out and see if [...]