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The Confidence of Faith…even in Chaos

This weekend I have the joy and privilege of preaching at the anniversary weekend of New Cumnock Evangelical Church, in Ayrshire. I am preaching three sermons on Habakkuk, one this evening and two tomorrow. I would greatly value your prayers for all who hear God’s word as well as for myself.

Dr Charles Duguid OBE, Mediator for Aboriginal Rights

Of his latest article about Scottish missionaries, Paul James-Griffiths of Christian Heritage Edinburgh writes, “This week is about a Scottish Christian who poured out his heart for the plight of the Australian Aborigines, and changed a nation – and died at 102 years old!” “No money, no hope,” John murmured, as he stooped down to the earth, his face…

This Day in HIS-story: April 25

1735 Death at Epworth, England, of Samuel Wesley, curate, author, and father of Methodist revival leaders John and Charles Wesley. 1800 Death at East Dereham, Norfolk, England, of English poet William Cowper. Despite lifelong depression, he had produced enduring hymns, including, “Oh For a Closer Walk with God” and “There is a Fountain Filled with…