“You don’t really suppose, do you, that all your adventures and escapes were managed by mere luck, just for your sole benefit?” —Gandalf to Bilbo (and for every pilgrim in the earth)

Isaiah says the Messiah is ‘a hiding place (shelter) from the wind (burning heat of the wrath of God) (32:2)…As the mercy seat covered the ark & the law that was in the ark from the presence of God, so Christ covers our sins & puts Himself between us & God’s indignation. Perkins

Incredible. He held nothing back. 🙏🇺🇸⛪🦅 Rev. Dr. Neil Stewart, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church (ARP) in Columbia, SC, opened today's House Session in prayer. Patriots in control. Total Presbyterian Victory.

In 1868, the pope invited Protestants to reunite with the RCC. The Presbyterians commissioned Charles Hodge to write a letter to the pope explaining why they must decline. You can read Hodge’s letter here: banneroftruth.org/us/resources/a…

Many have been praying that the Lord would refine & strengthen the PCA in its biblical reformed confessional commitments & identity. He has been answering over the past few years. We are necessarily being refined & winnowed; though painful, it’s good evidence of answered prayers.

“He that hath had long experience of God‘s mercy to himself, and thankfully acknowledgeth the same, may assure himself that the course of God‘s kindness to him shall not be broken off…” —David Dickson

"Faith changes our perception of time."--Christopher Ash Psalm 30:5, "For His anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night but joy comes in the morning."

Throughout the night two Psalm 130 thoughts have dominated: “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord!” (Vs. 1) And “My soul waits for the Lord More than the watchman for the morning, More than the watchman for the morning.” (Vs.6) His comfort; His return

“Post tenebras lux” Believe it!

Visiting a covenant child who made it home for the very first time after spending his first 10 months in the hospital = Privilege of ministry. There are so many. So thankful.

A great Great Lakes Presbytery day. University Reformed Church, Ben Preiser passed his ordination exams (off to plant a daughter church) and Sammy Placencio, Alex Harmon, & David Knapp came under care. Thankful.

There are gifts you receive Sunday and then there are gifts you receive on Sunday!

Mon. morning preacher Grace reminder: If He gives me liberty in preaching, or enables me to write a letter to please a fellow worm, should it not suffice to keep me from being elated to remember that I am the same person who once delighted to treat him as an imposter. —Newton

Please pray for Christopher Yuan

Jonathan Edwards for the win…baptize them babies!

Thankful for this update on Christopher Yuan

The wickedness in this world has an expiration date.

A good word from Paul Levy Hide the Word in your mind and heart.

“Yet, it was the will of the Lord to crush Him.”—Is. 53:10 Crush & Dust—same root word He became dust and was returned to dust, for us.

This is beyond good news for Westminster and the Kingdom. Dr. David Garner is a scholar, pastor, theologian par excellence (and a good friend). youtu.be/u4cT2NMZ0us?si…