Author Archives: Will
Matthew 7:1-14 (My Paraphrase)
“Do not condemn, so that you may not be condemned. For with the condemnation you give you will be condemned, and by the measure you use you will be measured. How do you see the speck in your brother or sister’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? Or how can [...]
2 Corinthians 4:7-11 (My Paraphrase)
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that this measureless power comes from God and not from us. We are troubled in every way, but not distressed; see no way out, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; cast down, but not destroyed; always carrying in our body the death [...]
Take Up His Yoke
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28-30
On January 19th
1563 – The Heidelberg Catechism was first published in Germany. Written by Peter Ursinus and Caspar Olevianus, it was a statement of Calvinist tradition, and was soon after adopted by nearly all of the Reformed churches in Europe. The complete text can be found here. Today is the birthday of American author Edgar Allan Poe [...]
On January 18th
1782 – Lawyer and statesman Daniel Webster was born in Salisbury, N.H. A few quotes from Webster follow. “A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures.” “There is nothing so powerful as truth, and often nothing so strange.” “I mistrust the judgment of every man in a case [...]
On January 17th
1706 – Benjamin Franklin, statesman and inventor, was born. At the age of 26, he outlined a list of virtues, which he then attempted to emulate in his daily life. The following is taken from wikipedia: These are the virtues[13] that Benjamin Franklin used to develop what he called ‘moral perfection’. He had a checklist [...]
Don’t Be Afraid
“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head [...]
