The Word to the World
“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
As we are learning in our study of the book of Proverbs, Solomon, concerned to prepare his son(s) for the life of a royal, sought to impart godly wisdom. As future rulers of God’s people, Solomon wanted them to rule well. This would require a
Jacob had a difficult relationship with his father-in-law, Laban. He was deceived by Laban into marrying his firstborn daughter, Leah, before Laban agreed to give Rachel’s hand in marriage to him in return for another seven years labour. After several more years of Laban moving
For the immediate future, our church is providentially hindered from fully obeying the command of Hebrews 10:24–25: “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging