Monthly Archives: October 2011

Congregational Prayer: October 30, 2011…

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Our Father and our God, with Christ’s whole church we come into Your holy presence this day. We have absolutely nothing to bring as an offering but that which You have given to us. The food we have on our … Continue reading →

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With all your mind…

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

I teach a sort of informal logic class to a group of homeschool kids in my church (including my Darling Daughter and three ‘all man’ boys) and some kids in Texas join us via Skype (three lovely young ladies and … Continue reading →

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We who were wildernesses…

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

John Calvin on Isaiah 32:15… Until the Spirit is poured upon us from on high, And the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, And the fruitful field is counted as a forest. While Isaiah thus prophesies concerning the reign of Hezekiah, … Continue reading →

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Where the real risks lie…

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

John Calvin on Isaiah 32:11… Tremble, you women who are at ease; Be troubled, you complacent ones; Strip yourselves, make yourselves bare, And gird sackcloth on your waists. “Men are undoubtedly more in danger from prosperity than from adversity; for … Continue reading →

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Twenty seconds is an eternity…

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

That’s how long you have to stare at on-screen messages that say “…about 20 seconds remain” when you use Windows Vista.

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Dark days…

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Alec Motyer on Isaiah 32… “It is part of the purpose of biblical eschatology to allow the ultimate vision to brighten the intermediate dark days.”

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Carnal Christians…

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Thomas Manton on James 2:19… You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! “…a carnal Christian is in as great danger as a pagan, or idolator or heretic; for though his judgment be … Continue reading →

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He says he has faith…

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Thomas Manton on James 2:14… What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? “If a man say he hath faith.- Say, that is the boast of it … Continue reading →

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12:04 pm…

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Dog finally wanders downstairs after night’s sleep and wonders why I do not make haste to let him out to lay in the sun.

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Heirs…

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Thomas Manton on James 2:5… Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? “All God’s people are … Continue reading →

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