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Not by the Power of Man

Between the constant bombardment by the purveyors of programs designed to “grow your church” and my continual failure to grasp the Gospel, it is repentantly refreshing to come across a quote—one that could have been written yesterday (when in fact, it was more like yesteryear)—that reminds me that the good works the Lord are accomplished [...]

Monday Meditation #45

What is going on with this song?
“40″
I waited patiently for the Lord
He inclined and heard my cry
He brought me up out of the pit
Out of the miry clay
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
How long to sing this song
How long to sing this song
How long, how long, how long
How [...]

The Call, God’s Grace and Revival: As they Relate to the Christian Culture of the South (preceded by an unrelated but not random tribute to my high school English teacher)

Most of my junior year in Mr. Lavelle’s high school English class was spent memorizing poetry from throughout the vast spectrum of Western literature. The final examination was to recite on paper some sixty different verses of poetry and prose. As pointless as it seemed at the time (akin to learning algebra), it [...]