When I was the church librarian I would often have books donated to the library from members who had finished them. Sometimes they were very good books. Sometimes they were so old and outdated (not classics, or solid authors, but outdated) that I sent them on to the thrift store. But the fiction was always …

Hosea 7:8

Ephraim mixes himself with the peoples;

Ephraim is a cake not turned.

This verse has always caught my attention when I’ve read it.

You think this might be the basis for the American expression “half-baked”?

The tribe of Ephraim is accused of mixing with the pagan people and following their customs.

Being …

Richard Baxter (1615-1691) Time-Wasters

Thief I: One of the greatest time-wasting sins consists of idleness or sloth.

Thief II: The next thief or time-waster is excess of sleep.

Thief III: The next thief or time-waster is an inordinate adorning of the body.

Thief IV: Another time-wasting thief is unnecessary pomp and …

One reason I choose the homeschool group that I did, many years ago, is that I could be sure that they would stay aware of the political situation concerning homeschool. Several weeks ago they sent out a warning and now we have received an official notice from HSLDA. So below is a …

Many may or may not have heard of Dr. J. Vernon McGee. He was an down-to-earth preacher when I first heard him, but he has been dead (1988) for many years. His radio program is called “Through The Bible” where he just preaches through the whole Bible in 5 years time. I haven’t listened to …

Something to think about as you dress for church.

Richard Baxter, the great Puritan preacher, said to women:

“And you must not lay a stumbling block in their way, nor blow up the fire of their lust, nor make your ornaments snares but you must walk among sinful persons as you would do with a candle among …

As I continue to look at Biblical responses to I Can’t Be a “Keeper At Home” Because …, another excuse that is given is that as a woman at home with children, life might get to the point that all you could talk about was children.

There are seasons when mothers with many small children …