Ray Ortlund writes about encouragement, observing that it is not supplemental to Gospel knowledge and experience but that it is an essential expression of Gospel knowledge and understanding. Encouragement is the experiencing the Gospel lived out. From Ortlund’s article at Desiring God. Encouragement is what the gospel feels like as it moves from one believer …
Gail Sauer’s Bakery Cafe offers a French Vanilla Slice (as well as a standard Vanilla Slice). They also offer a Strawberry version that I road tested today. The custard is creamy, not strongly vanilla; the pastry is very light and flaky, not crumbly; the icing is more butter cream than fondant – very pink; the …
The Lord Is In His Holy Temple is from Getty Music’s album Evensong. It is a fitting reflection for the end of day, or any time of day. Kristyn Getty and Ben Shive are the composers. I’ve followed Ben Shive for years, mostly through his work with Andrew Peterson and the Rabbit Room musicians. The …
Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 2 Q & A 2 Q What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him? A The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments,1 is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify …
