Christian Living
Issues pertaining to developing character, godly living, sanctification of believers.
Charles Spurgeon’s Self Examination
Charles Spurgeon’s Self Examination
“For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh), dwelleth no good thing”
Romans 7:18
There are some professing Christians who can speak of themselves in terms of admiration; but, from my inmost heart, I loathe such speeches more and more every day that I live. Those who talk in such a boastful fashion must be constituted very differently from me. While they are congratulating themselves, I have to lie humbly at the… Continue reading
The Christian And His Music!
The Christian And His Music!
Michael Jeshurun
On a Forum some time ago a Sister in Christ asked me as to what constitutes true worship. She wrote – “I know that many only worship with Psalms, but the scriptures say “psalms, hymns and spiritual songs – making worship in your heart to the Lord.” My husband and I usually worship the Lord with some of Gadsby’s Hymns, though I am unable to sing. It would be interesting to… Continue reading
Modesty
Modesty
By Michael S. Hatley
Beauty vs. Immodesty
A woman who strives to be so, is more beautiful to a man than a rainbow, snow capped mountains, or the smile of a little child. An extremely attractive woman, modestly attired, is a feast for his eyes that can be enjoyed with a pure conscience. She is a wonderful creation of God, and her appearance a gift bringing great pleasure to the beholder.
The woman described above can… Continue reading
A Return To Modest Apparel
A Return To Modest Apparel
by Jeff Pollard
“For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”
[1 Cor 6:20]
Reformed Practice – Modesty and Dress
Vicent Alsop observed, “That the present generation is lamentably intoxicated with novelties and as sadly degenerated from the gravity of former ages can neither be denied, nor concealed, nor defended nor, I fear, reformed…even ‘the daughters of Zion’ have caught the epidemical… Continue reading
Modern Man-Centered Christian Music
Modern Man-Centered Christian Music
Introduction
Have you noticed that many contemporary Christian song lyrics are more about man than about God? More about the worshipper than the God whom we should be worshipping? This trend seems to be ever-growing – just as the trend in the Church is growing for “easier to understand” Bible translations, simplified sermons, and even easy salvation formulas.
A Prime Example Of Man-Centered Music
“I Surrender All”
One of the most… Continue reading