“If a skillful workman can turn a little earth and ashes into such curious transparent glasses as we daily see, and if a little seed that bears no show of such a thing can produce the more beautiful flowers of the earth; and if a little acorn can bring forth the greatest oak; why should we once doubt whether the seed of everlasting life and glory, which is now in the blessed souls with Christ, can by Him communicate a perfection to the flesh that is dissolved into its element?” Richard Baxter The book of Job is considered by scholars […]

“Our greatest moment will be when we walk through the door and leave this world of tears and sorrow, this valley of death and enter into the presence of the Lamb.” R. C. Sproul For most people home is a significant and important place. No matter our circumstances, the factor of going home is dear to us.  A person may have their own room, their own bed, familiar personal items around, and no matter how meager it is, it has importance as something personal and special. Yet, in addressing this, we know that all places in the present only have […]

“Conservative churches will stop growing if they do not awaken. Mouthing traditional platitudes will not suffice. A return to the theology of the Bible we rightly call infallible and inerrant is needed. Biblical definitions of evangelism, conversion, baptism, and discipleship must be recovered. Worship of numbers must cease. Courage to be God’s remnant must emerge”   Paul House I can recall hearing and having discussions concerning the building of the church. I am not referring to the physical structure, but the people who meet together consistently under the name of our assembly (Grace Bible Chapel). From time to time the […]

“The thing that reveals character is involuntary response, not planned response. Your character isn’t manifest by what you prepare to do. It’s manifest by what you’re not prepared for and how you react to that, that involuntary reaction. That shows your character. We can all plan for those spiritual experiences, to some extent. It’s those things that catch us off guard and reveal the real weakness of our hearts that tell us who we really are.”   John MacArthur The first major trial in my life that I had to face was the untimely and unexpected death of my brother […]