Monthly Archives: May 2014

Wishing it were all true…

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

There are times when I wander through hymnals, looking for new hymns and psalms for the congregation I pastor. The Trinity Hymnal (“True Blue” as one dear pastor friend refers to it) has a wealth of good stuff in it. … Continue reading →

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Double fault…

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

…men commit a double fault, when they allow themselves to be retarded by those things which are in themselves lawful, and which ought rather to have aided their progress. John Calvin, Commentaries, vol. XVI, p. 171

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Cares and impediments…

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

…the cares of this world, when we become entangled by them, are so many impediments in our way to keep us back from the kingdom of God. John Calvin, Commentaries, vol. XVI, p. 171

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If the veil were lifted…

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

If the veil of the world’s machinery were lifted off, how much we would find is done in answer to the prayers of God’s children. M’Cheyne McCheyne, R. M., & Bonar, A. A. (1894). Memoir and Remains of the Rev. … Continue reading →

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A poor saviour in the day of wrath…

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

A minister will make a poor saviour in the day of wrath. It is not knowing a minister, or loving one, or hearing one, or having a name to live, that will save. You need to have your hand on … Continue reading →

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Not one word…

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

A contented spirit is a silent spirit; he hath not one word to say against God… Thomas Watson. The Art of Divine Contentment, p. 106.

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Competency of grace…

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

Though we should be contented with a competency of estate, yet not with a competency of grace. Thomas Watson. The Art of Divine Contentment, p. 102.

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Tents of Kedar…

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

It is dangerous living in the tents of Kedar. Thomas Watson. The Art of Divine Contentment, p. 101.

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Easier disease than health…

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

…it is easy to catch a disease from another, but not to catch health. Thomas Watson. The Art of Divine Contentment, p. 101.

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Making a trade of sin…

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

Though, in regard of externals, a man should be in every estate content, yet he must not be content in such a condition wherein God is apparently dishonoured. If a man’s trade be such that he can hardly use it, … Continue reading →

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