Deus Misereatur

  When this 160-page paperback came in the mail, “Gospel-Shaped Marriage: Grace for Sinners to Love Like Saints,” I quickly snatched it up to check the table of contents. There it was. The very thing I had been looking for through almost 46 years of marriage, and it was in the appendix, “How to Change Your Spouse in Three Easy Steps”. I immediately flipped there and was thrilled with the shrewd depth of wisdom contained in that appendix, and knew I was going to love the book, which I did! Chad Van Dixhoorn, professor of Church History at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC., and his wife, Emily Van Dixhoorn, pulled off a veritable coup d’état against prevailing marital regimes and nuptial schemes in this small volume. Alistair Begg, who penned the foreword, explains the strategy therein clearly, “Instead of denouncing the darkness, which is easy to do, the social climate presents us with an opportunity to shine as lights in the world…viewing marriage in the context of th...

O God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, who has promised us that we have nothing to fear for you are with us, we have no reason to be dismayed for you are our God, who strengthens us, who helps us, who upholds us with your righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10): we pray for your Church throughout the nations, along with Kingsview Freewill Baptist Church, Oak Hills, Shady Nook, and Southern Oaks Freewill Baptist Church. Look upon our necessities and grant all good things essential for us to do what you have called us to. Build us up in the most holy faith, that we may be able to stand strong against all the wiles of the devil. Look on this congregation with your favor and support. In the words of your servant, Micah, help us – in all of our affairs and actions and ambitions – to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before you. Provide us with opportunities and occasions at our Sports Camp VBS to point the kids and their guardians to Jesus, to his work and way. Be pleased, ...