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Inaugural Prayer for 9/14/2012
The Rev. Robert E. Baxter stands second to end on the right, with his distinctive Presbyterian preaching bands. The Reverend Robert E. Baxter is the most noble man of God that I have ever known in my...
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“Do You Get the Picture?”—Classic Christmas Films through the Lens of...
The greatest stories are stories that show in some way the drama of Creation, Fall and Redemption.The greatest stories are stories that show in some way the drama of Creation, Fall and Redemption Such...
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A New Years Letter to our Ministry Colleagues at RTS
My beloved in Christ, I wanted to write you directly. I wanted to share what it is a central and growing concern and aching plea to God: for revival in our time. I share this video of the first Faith...
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Remembering Presidential Inaugural Prayers: Part 1
The inauguration of the new president is a remarkable time. The Constitution of the United States calls for the inaugural vows to be taken by the new president on January 20. It is customary,...
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The Valley Commandos: Will Revival Return to Wales? And if So?
One of the joys of being associated with the Seminary is being associated with her students. The apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonians and he asked a rhetorical question, “What is our glory or hope...
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Charge to our Graduates from My Sickbed
My beloved colleagues in the Gospel of God’s grace, and graduates: I congratulate you and your families on this remarkable achievement. You will look back upon these days as sacred times when the Lord...
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Now and Forever: The Inseparable Love of God in Christ in Romans 8:35-39
What are the most transformative words in the world for believers? My friend, John Guest, says that the most powerful words in the world are, “God loves you.”[1] I don’t disagree. Yet, for many...
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Thomas Brooks: Is Our Usefulness to God Negated by our Troubles?
One of the great pastor-scholars of Seventeenth century Puritan England gave an answer to the question, “What happens when I have prayed for healing and have none?” “The best way to do ourselves good...
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Praying for Campus Ministries in a New Way
I have sought to serve campus ministers and their ministries all through my pastoral career. Yet it is so different when one of your own is under that ministry. My son is. So here is a prayer to all...
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In That Day No Need for Preachers
I recently rummaged through some older sermon manuscripts. I developed a new appreciation for the long-suffering graces of my first congregation—and my wife! Reading them reminded me of Spurgeon’s...
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Little Girl Arise! How Jesus Ministers to Women Today
V. Van Gogh, 1883; The Hague, Netherlands; Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Mark 5.22-43 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” Mother’s...
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“Do You Get the Picture?”—Classic Christmas Films through the Lens of...
The greatest stories are stories that show in some way the drama of Creation, Fall and Redemption.[pullquote]The greatest stories are stories that show in some way the drama of Creation, Fall and...
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A New Years Letter to our Ministry Colleagues at RTS
My beloved in Christ, I wanted to write you directly. I wanted to share what it is a central and growing concern and aching plea to God: for revival in our time. I share this video of the first Faith...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Remembering Presidential Inaugural Prayers: Part 1
The inauguration of the new president is a remarkable time. The Constitution of the United States calls for the inaugural vows to be taken by the new president on January 20. It is customary,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Valley Commandos: Will Revival Return to Wales? And if So?
One of the joys of being associated with the Seminary is being associated with her students. The apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonians and he asked a rhetorical question, “What is our glory or hope...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Charge to our Graduates from My Sickbed
My beloved colleagues in the Gospel of God’s grace, and graduates: I congratulate you and your families on this remarkable achievement. You will look back upon these days as sacred times when the Lord...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Now and Forever: The Inseparable Love of God in Christ in Romans 8:35-39
What are the most transformative words in the world for believers? My friend, John Guest, says that the most powerful words in the world are, “God loves you.”[1] I don’t disagree. Yet, for many...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thomas Brooks: Is Our Usefulness to God Negated by our Troubles?
One of the great pastor-scholars of Seventeenth century Puritan England gave an answer to the question, “What happens when I have prayed for healing and have none?” “The best way to do ourselves good...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Praying for Campus Ministries in a New Way
I have sought to serve campus ministers and their ministries all through my pastoral career. Yet it is so different when one of your own is under that ministry. My son is. So here is a prayer to all...
View ArticleClik here to view.
In That Day No Need for Preachers
I recently rummaged through some older sermon manuscripts. I developed a new appreciation for the long-suffering graces of my first congregation—and my wife! Reading them reminded me of Spurgeon’s...
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