One of the great names in the history of religious music is John Wesley. He, along with nearly all Protestants of his time, fully believed the music God wanted in worship was vocal only. He often taught on the importance of Christian singing, and the following is from his own writing – some instructions of [...]
Another excerpt from John Price’s excellent work Old Light on New Worship. This is from chapter 5, entitled The True Glory of Gospel Worship…
“The eyes of men have never seen a more glorious worship than that of Solomon’s Temple: all the splendour of the Temple and its surrounding buildings; the interior made of the most [...]
- I had amnesia once — maybe twice.
- I went to San Francisco. I found someone’s heart.
- All I ask is a chance to prove money can’t make me happy.
- I’d give my right arm to be ambidextrous.
- They told me I was gullible, and I believed them.
- What if there were no hypothetical questions?
- [...]
“Manufacturer Recall”
Regardless of make or year, all units known as “human beings” are being recalled by the Manufacturer. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype unit code named “Adam” and “Eve” AND in all subsequent units. This defect is technically termed “Serious Internal Non-morality,” but more commonly known as “SIN.”
Some of the [...]
I found this fascinating. Our Seniors group made a trip last year to a “one-room schoolhouse” in our area and learned quite a bit about how things used to be. The following set of rules was posted on the wall…
1. Teachers each day will fill lamps, trim the wicks and clean chimneys.
2. Each morning teacher [...]
Here are a few suggestions for special gifts:
• a firm handshake to a shaky soul,
• a kind word to a lonely person,
• a warm smile to the disheartened,
• a sincere concern for someone troubled,
• a feeling of compassion for the neglected,
• a comforting thought for the bereaved,
• a respect for the dignity of others,
• a defense of the rights of individuals,
• a word of [...]
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