Robert Cottrill dropped by and left a comment about my post on the hymn ‘All Hail The Power Of Jesus’ Name’. He has an informative blog named ‘Wordwise Hymns’. It’s well worth a look.

At mgpc this morning our corporate confession of sin was the hymn ‘God Be Merciful To Me’. The lyrics really seem quite counter-cultural these days. An open acknowledgemetn of sin, both failure and transgression; a plea for underserved mercy; and an undertaking to be a witness of God’s gracious forgiving love. Not the stuff of …

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On a new year’s theme Kevin DeYoung provides 10 questions pastors can ask themselves throughout the year. Am I spending time slowly reading God’s word and memorizing Scripture? Am I having consistent, focused, extended times of prayer, including interceding for others? Am I disciplined in my use of technology, in particular not getting distracted by …

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