Deus Misereatur

  What is a denomination? How are we to think about denominations? Are our denominations wrong in the eyes of God? Those are significant questions to address. I've written a few things through the years on this subject. For example, in 2016 I wrote a letter to a woman who said denominations are a sin and we should get rid of them. My response can be found in " A Letter on Denominations ". I also reviewed a book by Peter Leithart, a volume that perceptively describes how we should view our present denominational situation, and hold it lightly as we always lean toward the day when the Father will finally answer his Son's prayer in John 17, and all God's people will be one. That review was on Leithart's book " The End of Protestantism ". But, today, I am simply going to describe my prayerful approach that I recently picked up. It's not earth shattering, but it has already been helpful for me. First, what is a denomination ? A denomination is a name

  O Lord, make us have a perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness through Jesus Christ our Lord. On behalf of your Church throughout the world, as well as Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Sonrise Baptist, Southgate, and Southwest Baptist Church, we pray. Show yourself strong on behalf of those who are suffering for righteousness’ sake, show them a sign of your favor that those who hate them may see it and be put to shame, because you have helped and comforted your people (Psalm 86:17). Reclaim those who have lost their way and exchanged your glory for their own avarice or their own ambition. Fill up what is lacking and cause your work to prosper in the hands of those who are working and serving for your honor. And, Mighty God, who would have thought that this day would come. Roe V. Wade has been turned out on its head and tossed out on its ear. After the many decades of