In the ministry of the gospel, prayer is no less powerful than preaching. He, therefore, who cannot pray, cannot be a perfect minister. For the things of God should be laid before men, but men’s affairs before God.
-Johann Albrecht Bengel
Archive for February, 2008
Quote for Today:
Posted in quotes on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tools of the Trade: Snopes
Posted in Resources, preaching, productivity on February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Every once in awhile I have a concerned member of the congregation bring a petition or a message they received through email. Sometimes it’s about a sick child who’s wish it is to receive cards from all over the world. Other times they have news of a supposed threat to the Christians from atheist lobbyist. [...]
Quote for Today:
Posted in Family, quotes on February 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If obedience is not rendered in the homes, we shall never have a whole city, country, principality, or kingdom well governed. For this order in the homes is the first rule; it is the source of all other rule and government.
-Martin Luther
CHAP. XXVII. The Parson in mirth.
Posted in George Herbert, Pastoring on February 18, 2008 | 2 Comments »
THe Countrey Parson is generally sad, because hee knows nothing but the Crosse of Christ, his minde being defixed on it with those nailes wherewith his Master was: or if he have any leisure to look off from thence, he meets continually with two most sad spectacles. Sin, and [...]
It’s a Boy!
Posted in Family on February 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Happy Birthday to Graeme Hayes Sealy.
Born this afternoon. 18 1/2 inches 6 pounds.
Mom is recovering well. Daddy and big sister are proud.

