If Laski was unswerving in his opposition to heretical views, he was tolerant of other views within the Protestant camp, trying to foster unity among Reformed, Lutherans, and Polish Brethren (followers of the 15th-century reformer Jan Hus). He was also one of the translators of the first complete Polish translation of the Bible, known as... Continue Reading

John, a native of Northern Ireland and new American citizen, and his wife, Betsy, an American, met while attending Bible School in England and were married in California 40 years ago. John’s journey to ministry began when, as a new Christian attending Bible School, he and Betsy became members of a new church plant with... Continue Reading

At the age of 28, Jim became a Christian and was called to his life’s work of full-time ministry. In 1957, he graduated from Columbia Theological Seminary in Georgia. Jim’s ministry spanned almost 40 years in Presbyterian churches across the Southeast: he shepherded congregations in Clinton, MS, Brewton, AL, Gadsden, AL, Macon, GA, and Coral... Continue Reading

So what of this man for us? Is he just another superhero of the faith who can never be emulated in today’s world? What encouragements can we receive as we begin another new year?    Many years ago, I wandered into a Christian book store and laid my eyes on something wonderful – a half... Continue Reading

Spurgeon saw himself primarily as a pastor-evangelist. He had a strong foundation in the theology of the Puritans. He was a Calvinist, though not a high or hyper-Calvinist. He once confessed, “I have been charged with being a mere echo of the Puritans, but I had rather be the echo of truth than the voice... Continue Reading

Ed began and ended his official ministry as pastor of Wynndale Presbyterian Church in Terry, MS. Between his callings to Wynndale, he served as pastor of Mt. Salus Presbyterian Church in Clinton, MS, as an assistant pastor at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, as pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg, MS... Continue Reading

On July 1, during the scheduled execution of preacher John Bradford (1510–1555) and apprentice John Leaf in the district of Smithfield, the authorities delayed the proceedings for five hours, hoping the massive crowd would disperse. This didn’t happen. In fact, the attendants were so many and so eager to find a good spot that Mary... Continue Reading

Pious meditation is the duty of every Christian; or, It is the high institution of Christ, and greatly incumbent duty of Christians, to exercise themselves much in holy meditation. A rare and soul-enriching way; none know the sweetness and blessings of it, but such as exercise themselves in it.   Nathanael Ranew died in 1677,... Continue Reading

Buttigieg doesn’t speak like someone who believes abortion is even bad, let alone a necessary evil. No national Democrat can believe such a thing; that would entail believing that Planned Parenthood, which performs hundreds of thousands of abortions per year and also spends tens of millions of dollars to elect Democrats, is engaged in evil.... Continue Reading

Throughout the fifty years of Edith Cavell’s life, she was content to work hard and live humbly. She was a godly woman and, therefore, a godly historical example. The Bible instructs us to teach our children about such historical examples. Psalm 78:4 reads: “We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming... Continue Reading