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A Thanksgiving Reminder from a Hero of Black Church History
A Thanksgiving Reminder from a Hero of Black Church History Absalom Jones was born in slavery on November 6, 1746, in Sussex, Delaware. At age sixteen he moved to Philadelphia, and by age thirty-eight he was able to purchase his freedom. Along with Richard Allen, he became a lay preacher for the African American members of St. George’s Methodist Episcopal Church. By 1794, he was ordained a deacon in the African Episcopal Church, and in 1804 he was ordained a priest. Everyday Is Thanksgiving Day The Rev. Jones teaches us that everyday can be Thanksgiving Day. On January 1, 1808, in P

I Miss the Depth of the Old Hymns
I Miss the Depth of the Old Hymns I confess that in the 1990s I led a church through the change process from traditional hymns and a choir to praise choruses and praise teams. I now confess that I miss the depth of the old hymns. Yes, some of the modern praise music is improving, led by theologian/songwriters like Keith and Kristyn Getty (In Christ Alone). They’re all too rare, however. Listen, really listen to most of the praise choruses that we sing in most of our Evangelical church services. Honestly, they could be to almost any “god.” There’s often little in the lyrics to indicate we are praising the Trinitarian, holy-loving, Cr

Enjoy a Biblical Counseling Conference: In Your Home, For Free!
Enjoy a Biblical Counseling Conference: In Your Home, For Free! Do you care deeply but sometimes wonder what to do after the hug? Through some great partnerships, you’re able to learn how to care like Christ. And…it’s free. And…you can do it from the comfort of your own home. Over the course of two weeks, we’ll have four interactive webinar sessions that each last an hour. What Will You Learn? 1. How to Identify the Ruling Motives of the Heart. Rick Thomas, December 1, 7 PM EST. 2. How to Help Pe

It Is Well with My Soul
It Is Well with My Soul In 1873, the steamship Ville du Havre was struck by an iron sailing vessel while crossing the Atlantic. 246 people died, including the four daughters of Chicago lawyer Horatio Spafford. His wife Anna survived. Just two years earlier their four-year-old son died of scarlet fever, and the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 financially ruined him. While sailing the Atlantic to reunite with his wife after the death of their girls, he penned the beloved hymn, It Is Well with My Soul. Mars Hill Church created the following video tribute (click on title centered below).

“Stop It!”
The Anatomy of Anxiety, Part 18: Bob Newhart Counseling?   Bob Newhart's "Stop It!"   Note: For previous posts in this blog mini-series, please visit: 1: http://bit.ly/aHstk, 2: http://bit.ly/20R01P, 3: http://bit.ly/HAoxI, 4: http://bit.ly/1I6XmF, 5: http://bit.ly/19Jdqt, 6: http://