A self-control that comes from within will not last, and only feeds the very emotions that eventually lead to loss of control. Only the self-control that comes from God will show the fruit of his presence in our lives. That’s the self-control I need. From David Prince. The writer of Proverbs asserts, “A man without …
Winn Collier writes about the beatitudes as encouragements for those at the margins rather than a recipe of ‘be this and get that’. Why? To assure us that in the kingdom, we should never be undone by finding ourselves at the margins. From the post: The life Jesus announces really does turn everything topsy-turvy. Jesus …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lords’ Day 10 27. Q. What do you understand by the providence of God? A. The almighty and ever-present power of God whereby he still upholds, as it were by his own hand, heaven and earth together with all creatures, and rules in such a way that leaves and grass, rain and …
Song: Jerusalem Welcome: Call to Worship Song: This Is Amazing Grace Prayer Of Confession Song: The Foolish Suffered For Their Sins Affirming our Faith: New City Catechism 30 Song: Worship, Honour, Glory, Blessing Bible Reading: Esther 6:1-13 – Esther prepares a feast for the king and the wicked Haman, while Haman prepares gallows for Mordecai. …
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