1605 HT: Dan Graves IN 1548, Theodore Beza became seriously ill. Not yet thirty years old, he stared death in the face. Looking upon his recent conduct, he was ashamed. First was the matter of his faith. At heart he was Protestant but, because he got his income from two benefices of the Catholic…
How prescient and wise Martin Luther was; though it is, of course, logical common sense. One of the greatest reasons why the church of Christ in the west, at least, is in the woeful condition we see all around us is that men have been – and to this day are being – trained for…
Just a couple more comments on Jeremiah 1 before I begin to head into the next chapter. The whole issue of Jeremiah’s call resonates closely with me at the moment because the subject of the call of God is a major aspect of my personal studies and my teaching. I know I have to be…
It was such a joy and privilege to talk with Pal Borzasi in Transylvania, Romania for my series on preaching.
1747 HT: Stagger and Reel On October 9, 1747, the world lost one of its most fervent and self-sacrificing missionaries, David Brainerd, whose short yet impactful life continues to inspire generations of believers and missionaries. Born in Haddam, Connecticut, on April 20, 1718, Brainerd’s life was marked by deep spiritual struggle, severe physical afflictions, and…