The following is a 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln. Apparently, there is another version of Thanksgiving Proclamation by Lincoln (perhaps, the more popular version). According to one source, Lincoln proclaimed two Thanksgiving days/proclamations in 1863, the first after the victory at Gettysburg and the other for the generals. I’m not certain which of the [...]
Archive for November, 2008
1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation
Posted in Humility, Meditations, Politics, Seasonal, Thanksgiving on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Destroying Doubts
Posted in Biblical Studies, Discipleship, Meditations, Sermon Notes on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The following message was delivered on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Sovereign Grace Bible Church:
DESTROYING DOUBTS
Matthew 11:1-6
INTRODUCTION
Unlike other three Gospel writers, Matthew intends his readers to be convinced that Jesus indeed is Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed One, as it was prophesied in the Old Testament. So far [...]
Characteristics of a Christian Disciple
Posted in Biblical Studies, Discipleship, Sermon Notes on November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The subject of Christian discipleship is often understood in terms of some latest church program or curriculum, but is that what it is? The following message was delivered at Sovereign Grace Bible Church two Sundays ago.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE
Matthew 10:24-42
INTRODUCTION
One of the overarching themes in this chapter is [...]
The Reality of Persecutions Against Christians
Posted in Biblical Studies, Church, Church Planting, Counseling, Discipleship, Missions, Politics, Sermon Notes, Theology on November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The following message was preached on last Lord’s day to Sovereign Grace Bible Church, where I serve as undershepherd. Due to technical issues this recorded sermon is not available at this time. Although I am not a huge fan of reading sermons, I hope this message (after all, it is Christ’s message) finds you a [...]
Biblical Perspectives on the Post-Election
Posted in Church, Meditations, Politics on November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
(AFP/Stan Honda)
On the day after the historic U.S. election, we do not complain or murmur about the results since we affirm the sovereignty of God. However, we rejoice and celebrate on the fact that God still rules. That central truth alone causes us to ponder and practice other Godward implications:
To respect the man that God [...]
How Best to Use One Hour Gain for the Glory of God
Posted in Sundries on November 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Make sure to change your clock 1 hour backward this Saturday night before you hit the bed.
To answer how best to use one hour gain, I’m sure there may be myriads of suggestions. Let me offer one pastoral suggestion – sleep! Yes, sleep. Sleep for the glory of God.
People don’t often think of sleeping as [...]
