PSA on sacramentsBaptism and the Lord's supper are not "works" they are a God ordained means of grace. When received by faith, they nourish and strengthen believers and serve as signs and seals of the covenant. While they do not save in themselves, they visibly... See More »
Is church attendance legalism?No, church attendance is commanded — the New Testament assumes you are part of a local church (Hebrews 10:25; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27). It is great for me to write ear-tickling articles about the Gospel and then stop there, but there... See More »
Brewing brothers- a craft beer place that brews their own beer...By the beach! And 'Oye Cómo Va' in the background! (1)
After the move....Affer moving the sofas from the flat and beds up the stairs and everything else, doing the next logical step in the garden..... (1)
A spiritually significant moment in a new home After the new move got to read the Bible in the brand new garden, it still feels great to have a garden we can call our own! (1)
First time in the new placeBetween moving from the flat to the house there is down time. After assembling this outside table and moving things all day unwinding with the father in law with a beer. Feels great to finally have a garden. (1)
Some pointsWe all love a good Gospel post about God's love and the Gospel. Indeed Christ's sacrifice on the cross is the only means by which we can be saved and our works contribute nothing to our eternal salvation. But we cannot pretend Christ has no commands... See More »
What a season.Got a backlog of sermon and Bible study notes but for now I'm busy moving and they are particularly exhausting so will give them a rest till maybe my holiday next week. The great thing about going to a Christ centred 'Particular Baptist' church is... See More »
Visiting AveburyVisiting an eccentric friend of my dad's with my dad in Devizes for a few days. Great walk in Avebury, a less commercialised stonehenge! (8)
Bible Study Notes 12/06/25. God does not and cannot learn- in less than a split second, he can see from eternity past all the way into eternity future. . God's ultimate aim is to be glorified- that is the ultimate means to an end. . In Christ are hidden all the treasures of... See More »
On a funny lighter note...Full Bible study notes tommorow. But tonight at the Bible study my pastor was saying "I'm sorry to disappoint, but at this church there is solid Gospel preaching, not some clown performing gimmicks." He then said "I'm sorry my idea of a Gospel... See More »
Church and brokenessI go to church because I know I'm a sinner, I know I am not above other Christians and therefore I need encouragement. Churches are indeed hospitals for the broken! I'll break down a statement I saw in a comments section not related to the post in... See More »
A reflection on encouragementThe visiting pastor on Sunday preached a very encouraging message on Sunday which should really get us to reflect on our attitudes. He had been through alot- his wife's bouts of sepsis and the loss of their only child, a young boy. The church... See More »
Sermon Notes 08/06/25A great sermon from the visiting pastor whose cartoon I posted on the last two posts. . As hard as it is we must glorify and worship God, even in bad times. Job's first reaction when tragedy struck him? He worshipped the Lord. . Christ never said... See More »
An encouraging storySermon notes coming tommorow... busy day today wrapping up some equipment for my soon to be former work place and a job interview that I felt I smashed 👍 But the story focuses on the couple I mentioned yesterday. Their church has regular events... See More » (1)
