The Winged Messenger of God
A good man, who had served God for many years, was sitting one day, with several other persons, eating a lunch on a bank very near a deep mining pit. He was the nearest of them all to the mouth … Continued
The Father as Shepherd
“Abraham had in his tent a house of God and a church, just as today any godly and pious head of a household instructs his children in…godliness. Therefore such a house is actually a school and church and the head … Continued
Joel Beeke on Leading Family Worship
Here is the full video of the sermon that Joel Beeke preached at the Desiring God Pastor’s Conference of 2011.
The Soldier’s Strength
A young soldier came to the chaplain of his regiment, and told him that the first night he was in the barracks, before going to bed, he kneeled down to say his prayers, as he was accustomed to do. But the … Continued
Promoting Family Religion
The Puritan pastor of Kidderminster, England, Richard Baxter wrote, “We must have a special eye upon families, to see that they are well ordered, and the duties of each relation performed. The life of religion, and the welfare and glory of both … Continued
A Brave Dog
The incident here referred to, took place in the town of New Brunswick, New Jersey. A horse attached to a wagon, in one of the streets, became frightened, and started off on a run. The owner of the wagon was thrown … Continued