Category Archives: Christian Life

Cleansed Lepers

Posted on October 10, 2011 by The Editor

Luke 17:10-18        And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: and they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. And when he … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Anger

Posted on September 30, 2011 by The Editor

Proverbs 14:29       He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. CHARLES BRIDGES (1794-1869): The world judges very lightly of a hasty spirit, except when it touches themselves: ‘it … Continue reading →

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Christian Charity

Posted on September 22, 2011 by The Editor

Acts 20:35      Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.  C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): The liberal soul shall be made fat: and He that watereth shall be watered … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Sailing Part 14: The Heavenly Harbour

Posted on August 26, 2011 by The Editor

Psalm 107:29,30       He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then they are glad, because they be quiet: so he bringeth them to their desired haven. JOHN FLAVEL (1630-1691): What joy is there among … Continue reading →

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Administering Reproof

Posted on August 23, 2011 by The Editor

Psalm 141:5       Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head.  WILLIAM S. PLUMER (1802-1880): Reproof to him who needs comfort … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Sailing Part 13: Sailing in Convoy

Posted on August 18, 2011 by The Editor

Ecclesiastes 4:9,10       Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up the other: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Sailing Part 12: The Perils of Pirate Waters

Posted on August 15, 2011 by The Editor

Luke 14:31       What king, going to war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?  JOHN CALVIN (1509-1564): In our lives … Continue reading →

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The Financial Times Part 2: The Spiritual Reality of Debt

Posted on August 12, 2011 by The Editor

Romans 13:8       Owe no man any thing, but to love one another.  C. H. MACKINTOSH (1820-1896): We take Romans 13:8 in its plain, broad sense…We believe that, as a general rule, Christians should not go into debt at all. … Continue reading →

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The Financial Times Part 1: The Servitude of Debt

Posted on August 8, 2011 by The Editor

Proverbs 22:7       The borrower is servant to the lender.  MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): The borrower is servant to the lender. Therefore it is part of Israel’s promised happiness that they should lend and not borrow, Deuteronomy 28:12. And it should … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Sailing Part 11: Safe Harbours

Posted on August 6, 2011 by The Editor

Proverbs 21:31       The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.  WILLIAM ARNOT (1808-1875): Life to the Christian is a warfare, all the way. He is safe, but his safety is not the … Continue reading →

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