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“The unchangeableness of the divine purpose is a necessary consequence of the unchangeableness of the divine nature.”

Johann Keil
Pastor
Hildesheim, Germany

Quoted in John Blanchard, Gathered God: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians

“We are to evangelize not because it is pleasant, not because it is easy, not because we may be successful, but because Christ has called us. He is our Lord. We have no other choice but to obey him.”

Leighton Ford
President, Leighton Ford Ministries
Charlotte, North Carolina

Quoted in John Blanchard, Gathered God: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians

“As a race we are not even stray sheep, or wandering prodigals merely, we are rebels with weapons in our hands. Our supreme need from God, therefore, is not education of our conscience … but our redemption.”

P. T. Forsyth
Scottish Theologian
Principal of Hackney College, London

Quoted in John Blanchard, Gathered Gold: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians

“Jesus is with us! His authority rests with his Church! Let us possess and use it with humility and energy.”

R. Kent Hughes
Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary
Glenside, Pennsylvania

Mark: Jesus, Servant and Savior

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When’s Supper?

Posted on24 May 202024 May 2020AuthorDoug Van MeterLeave a comment

As the sun begins its final arc toward dusk, children and husbands smell the delicious aroma from the kitchen, tantalising the taste buds and creating a gaping chasm in the gut that can only be filled with that special experience of supper time. At this Read More …

Trust God and Keep Your Powder Dry

Posted on19 May 202019 May 2020AuthorAnton BeetgeLeave a comment

“Trust God and keep your powder dry” is a phrase originally attributed to Oliver Cromwell, although it first appears in written form in a poem by Lieutenant-Colonel William Blacker, entitled “Oliver’s Advice.” The words are lifted from one stanza from that poem: The Pow’r that Read More …

Don’t Get Held Up

Posted on21 April 202021 April 2020AuthorPaul MooreLeave a comment

Since the start of COVID-19, I have no doubt that there are some who are tempted to fear in one way or another, be it a bleak financial future, fear of the lack of food supplies, fear of ongoing isolation, or fear of contracting the Read More …

Heavy Lies the Head

Posted on13 April 202012 April 2020AuthorDoug Van MeterLeave a comment

“Heavy lies the head that wears the crown.” So Shakespeare empathised with kings. “Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.” I don’t know who coined that phrase, but I’m sure that describes how President Ramaphosa must feel. Last week, the president made the very Read More …

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