by Bob | Nov 26, 2009 | Christ
Thankful for Christ Alone Two days ago I posted about the lack of depth in most modern praise choruses. Yesterday I posted a Thanksgiving reminder from a hero of Black Church history: the Rev. Absalom Jones. Today, on Thanksgiving, I post about Keith and Kristyn Getty...
by Bob | Nov 25, 2009 | Absalom Jones, African American Church, Black Church, Black Church History
A Thanksgiving Reminder from a Hero of Black Church History Absalom Jones was born in slavery on November 6, 1746, in Sussex, Delaware. At age sixteen he moved to Philadelphia, and by age thirty-eight he was able to purchase his freedom. Along with Richard Allen, he...
by Bob | Nov 24, 2009 | Christ, Salvation, Sin
I Miss the Depth of the Old Hymns I confess that in the 1990s I led a church through the change process from traditional hymns and a choir to praise choruses and praise teams. I now confess that I miss the depth of the old hymns. Yes, some of the modern praise music...
by Bob | Nov 24, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Christian Counseling
Enjoy a Biblical Counseling Conference: In Your Home, For Free! Do you care deeply but sometimes wonder what to do after the hug? Through some great partnerships, you’re able to learn how to care like Christ. And…it’s free. And…you can do it from the comfort of your...
by Bob | Nov 23, 2009 | Grieving, Healing, Heaven, Uncategorized
It Is Well with My Soul In 1873, the steamship Ville du Havre was struck by an iron sailing vessel while crossing the Atlantic. 246 people died, including the four daughters of Chicago lawyer Horatio Spafford. His wife Anna survived. Just two years earlier their...
