Monthly Archives: July 2011

Acknowledging every truth and every goodness

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Eric Smith

I am a committed Baptist, but in the past few days have received needed Christian encouragement from Methodists John and Charles Wesley, Anglican C.S. Lewis, and Presbyterian Sinclair Ferguson. I have significant differences with each of these brothers on matters … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Psalms both Dark and Light Needed

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Eric Smith

I heard this story in my preparation for preaching on Psalm 25 this Sunday night. It was shared in a sermon by David Calhoun, a preacher who himself was currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer: Lutheran theologian and historian Martin … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged | 3 Comments

At any price, give me the Book of God!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Eric Smith

Let John Wesley’s enthusiasm for encountering God in His Word infect you at the beginning of a new work-week: “At any price give me the book of God! I have it! Here is knowledge enough for me. Let me be … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life, Church History | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

June Reading Report

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Eric Smith

In the past month, I travelled to the Southern Baptist Convention in Phoenix, AZ (visiting the Grand Canyon with my family for the first time while we were out there), put out a small fire in our fellowship hall on … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged , | 6 Comments