Monthly Archives: December 2011

Christmas is Rescue for the World!

Posted on December 25, 2011 by StriderMTB

Christmas lights, decorative trees, and of course fat Santa, has increasingly become part of the festive fabric of both Cambodia and Thailand. Attempting to explain the truest meaning of Christ-mas to those who literally know nothing of Christ puts it … Continue reading →

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Charles Spurgeon: “Do something!” John Piper: “Worship is Lacking!”

Posted on December 21, 2011 by StriderMTB

In one of his sermons Charles Spurgeon gave the following charge to future preacher boys, “Brethren, do something; do something; DO SOMETHING. While Committees waste their time over resolutions, do something. While Societies and Unions are making constitutions, let us win … Continue reading →

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God’s Heart for the Poor

Posted on December 20, 2011 by StriderMTB

One of the most beautiful descriptions of God’s heart for the poor is found in Psalm 72:12-14. “For he will rescue the poor who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. He will have pity on the poor … Continue reading →

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With joy He endured the cross

Posted on December 15, 2011 by StriderMTB

Hebrews 12:2 says “Jesus…for the joy set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of God’s throne.” Some attempt to interprete the “joy set before him” as being his own glory … Continue reading →

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