Hymn: “Am I a Soldier of the Cross?” by Isaac Watts
Am I a soldier of the cross,
A foll’wer of the Lamb,
And shall I fear to own his cause,
Or blush to speak his name?
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Your God Reigns: Wallpaper
How beautiful upon the mountains
are the feet of him who brings good news,
who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness,
who publishes salvation,
who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” (Isaiah 52:7 ESV)
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Continue reading …Patience and Forbearance: Two Traits of an Otherworldly People
Many in the church today feel marginalized by the wider world. Being a Christian often doesn’t have the same cultural capital it once did, and antagonism—even hostility—toward Christianity often puts us on the defensive.
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Hymn: “Soldiers of Christ, Arise” by Charles Wesley
Soldiers of Christ, arise,
And put your armor on,
Strong in the strength which God supplies
Thro’ his eternal Son.
Strong in the Lord of hosts,
And in his mighty pow'r,
Who in the strength of Jesus trusts
Is more than conqueror.
Topics: Hymns and Worship
Our Only Hope for Harmony
By all accounts, the Cleveland Orchestra is one of the finest symphony orchestras in America—indeed, even in the world. Founded in 1918, the orchestra’s music has amazed listeners and impressed the toughest critics across the globe for over a century.
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Encountered: Wallpaper
“I have not been embraced by a religious notion. I've been encountered by a living Christ.”
— Alistair Begg
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The Schemes of Satan: What the Devil Does Today and Why It Matters
Talk of the devil or demons inevitably evokes images and ideas from popular culture and folk religion. Whether the mention of Satan conjures an image of a red, cartoonish, pitchfork-wielding monstrosity or a good-looking, smooth-talking deal maker, we all have preconceptions about him.
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Hymn: “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” by George Duffield, Jr.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus
Ye soldiers of the cross;
Lift high his royal banner,
It must not suffer loss:
From vict’ry unto vict’ry
His army he shall lead,
‘Til ev’ry foe is vanquished,
and Christ is Lord indeed.
Topics: Hymns and Worship
Justified by Faith: Wallpaper
Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1 ESV)
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