Posts by Spencer DeBurgh (Page 108)

The year is 386 AD and a young man who is around thirty years old is living in Milan. He has been doing two things that don’t go well together. He has been both living in sin and listening to the preaching of the Word of God. Tolerating these t…

Middle School ministry had a pirate’s feast on Friday night.

Here is a little advice on the importance of having a daily quiet time: This day’s meal, though large and liberal, strengthens thee not for tomorrow ; the body languisheth if there be not a daily supply of repast. Thus feed thy soul by meditation. …

One fun tidbit– In Sunday’s sermon, I plan to share with you the coolest T-shirt I have ever seen. One missions prayer request – John and Darien leave for Kabardino-Balkaria today. They will be teaching in the pastor’s t…

India is the world’s second most populous country. 1.1 billion people – predominantly Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs. No more than two percent Christians These Christians face many dangers. Their churches are torched. Families are forced to flee from vi…

When the Christian trusts, he is happy; when he doubts, he is miserable. When the believer looks to his Master and relies upon him, he can sing; when he doubts his Master, he can only groan. What miserable wretches the most faithful Christians are when…

This verse jumped off the page, grabbed my collar, and has not let go of me since 6 am this morning. Deuteronomy 3:22 You must not fear them, for the Lord your God Himself fights for you. Who fights for me? The Lord The Lord my God The Lord my God …

Yesterday was our anniversary. I was surprised by how many of you remembered it and said something to us at church. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. I did preach on marriage yesterday. I didn’t plan ahead for it. (Actually, if you only knew how…

This little bit from John Flavel stunned me. This Puritan pastor takes the plight of one who thinks, “I am too bad for Christ” and turns it around. Here is what Flavel wrote: “I pity many poor souls upon this ac…

I am no poet. I am no musician. Happily, these types of talents are all around me. Amy and Sam both have a musician’s ear and a poet’s eye. I love a great song with a lyric that is wise and true. I recently re-discovered this great C…