by chaseathompson | Apr 7, 2017 | Uncategorized |
The following is from a message (on Job 1-2) preached by David Platt at Brook Hills in 2008. It includes some very deep and biblical thoughts on God’s design and purpose for suffering. Does God wish to prevent suffering, but He can’t (open theism), does He...
by chaseathompson | Dec 9, 2016 | Christmas |
Ambrose of Milan was an Italian government official, [reluctant] bishop, preacher, writer, hymn composer and champion of orthodoxy (against Arius, and others) that lived from 340-397 A. D.) An interesting figure, Ambrose, was made a Bishop of the church by popular...
by chaseathompson | Dec 2, 2016 | Christmas |
John Chrysostom (349 A.D. – 407 A.D.) may well have been one of the most profound preachers and teachers that the church has ever had. His very name means golden-mouthed, and is an indication of his ability to speak with power and passion. Chrysostom started...
by chaseathompson | Sep 2, 2016 | spiritual gifts |
Consider the following parable: Three animal friends went to school to learn how to better be contributing citizens of the forest, and to be well-rounded in a variety of animal skills. Mr. Eagle came into the school with a large amount of confidence, but was...
by chaseathompson | Aug 5, 2016 | Uncategorized |
One of my favorite Christian songs, and a frequent prayer of mine, is “Create in Me a Clean Heart,” which is based directly on Psalm 51. Many times I have sung that song when convicted of sin, and I have lingered in particular on the line, “Take not...
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