By Evan Knies On the morning of October 31st 2016, my cousin's body was laid in the grave. It has been a tough year since his passing. He was like my older brother and he impacted those he came in contact with. My cousin had his own struggles and faults, but he had his hope …
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New Year Mercies
By Evan Knies The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:22-23 This year has been tough to say the least. My family has had some trials. My wife's family has had some trials. At the end …
Book Briefs: Practical Religion By JC Ryle
JC Ryle was born in 1816. He was ordained in the Church of England in 1841. He became the rector of St. Thomas's, Winchester in 1843, then to Helmingham, Suffolk the following year. From 1843 to 1879, he wrote various works and gospel tracts. In 1880, Ryle became the bishop of Liverpool and retired in …
Elect Exile: John Calvin the Refugee
Obbie T. Todd In recent years, the idea that John Calvin ruled 16th century Geneva with an iron fist has become increasingly popular in Calvinist and non-Calvinist circles. After all, who else could order the burning of an anti-Trinitarian heretic? Standing at a distance, it’s easy for the 21st century Christian to simply conclude that …
No Moody Deity: Why the Wrath of God is Unlike the Wrath of Man
By Mathew Gilbert If you’ve ever seen the movie The Lion King, then you’ll surely remember the scene where Mufasa, king of the lion tribe, gazes out at his entire kingdom with his young son, Simba. Mufasa is trying to help Simba see that one day he will be gone and the kingdom will belong …
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The King’s Table 