Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing…
I found this little book called “A Token for Children” referenced in Elizabeth Gill’s obituary penned by her father, John Gill. It was apparently one of her favorite books alongside The Pilgrim’s Progress. The book is itself worth reading, but I wanted to share the introduction in particular. I couldn’t find a clean copy online. I’ve added some linebreaks and…
As a justified man, I have not a sin against me in God’s book. If I were to turn over God’s eternal book, I should see every debt of mine receipted and cancelled. -C.H. Spurgeon We go to a liturgical church, which is mostly quite unfamiliar to me, but occasionally unexpectedly thought-provoking. One particular Sunday morning some weeks ago, the…