Entries from December 2007

December 31, 2007

Prayer In the New Year

“Men always ought to pray and not lose heart…” Luke 18:1
The year is at an end, and this is a time to reflect on the past and prepare for the future. Let us, then, in the new year, determine to pray more. Let us pray with faith, believing that God will do great things– not [...]

December 27, 2007

A.W. Tozer on Salvation

“The formula ‘Accept Christ’ has become a panacea of universal application, and I believe it has been fatal to many….
The trouble is that the whole ‘Accept Christ’ attitude is likely to be wrong. It shows Christ [appealing] to us rather than us to Him. It makes Him stand hat-in-hand awaiting our verdict on Him, instead [...]

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! If you are looking to be reminded about the true meaning of Christmas, you might enjoy this article from John Piper, “The Word Became Flesh.” I hope you have a wonderful day worshipping the Lord and spending time with family.

December 23, 2007

Reality Check Conference 2007

I have nothing but respect for the ministry of Jeff Noblit and Anchored in Truth. This ministry is dedicated to Glorifying God through biblical, expository teaching. Anchored in Truth also hosts a youth conference every year where young people are taught to serve God with their lives. I very much wanted to attend this conference, [...]

December 23, 2007

Paul Washer’s Testimony

Undoubtedly Paul Washer is a man of God, and many have been blessed by his preaching. But how many have heard him talk about his own conversion? Here is a short clip of him talking about his salvation and his love for Jesus Christ. Only Jesus could reduce a fiery and fearless preacher to tears.

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December 21, 2007

Spurgeon for the Day

“Yet He hath made with me an everlasting covenant.”
2 Samuel 23:5
This covenant is divine in its origin. “HE hath made with me an everlasting covenant.” Oh that great word HE! Stop, my soul. God, the everlasting Father, has positively made a covenant with thee; yes, that God who spake the world into existence by a [...]

December 16, 2007

The Conversion of Nicky Cruz

 Take a moment and listen to the powerful testimony of Nicky Cruz, the feared leader of a New York Gang. This video testifies of the power of God to reach even the most hardened and lost of men. Thank God for the faithful preaching of David Wilkerson. The preaching of the word is powerful. The [...]

December 15, 2007

Quotes of the Day

I would like to have a monthly theme around which the majority of my posts center. This month I would like the theme to be prayer, as it its necessity and importance is something that God has been impressing on my heart lately. Here are two quotes on the topic.
“The reason why many fail in [...]

December 14, 2007

Take Up Your Cross

Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. For what profit is it to a man [...]

December 12, 2007

Paul Washer On Missions

Paul Washer is a man whose zeal has challenged me to grow closer to the Lord. This video needs no further comment.