Author Archives: Matt Jury
What Is Patriotism?
Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.
Stars and Stripes Forever
On this week of July 4th, it is appropriate to post a patriotic song. Here is a great rendition of Stars and Stripes Forever by the Acoustix. Barbershoppers will recognize the bass, Jeff Oxley, from a more recent quartet, Max Q.
July 2012 Book Give Away
I have not given away a book in several months, so the time is definitely overdue. If you would like to win a free copy of Slave by John MacArthur, courtesy of Laus Deo Books, please enter the drawing by following the link below to the entry form.
You will be asked to enter your email address. The address will be used ONLY to contact you to mail the book. You will not be placed on any mailing list, and the contact information will not be retained for future use for ANY reason.
The winner will be announced on Friday, July 27.
Reading Is a Measure of Your Character
One’s reading is, usually, a fair index of his character.
T. L. Haines and L. W. Yaggy, The Royal Path of Life, p. 166
An Important Christian Discipline
Reading is an important Christian discipline. Further, growth as a Christian discipline is closely tied to reading of the Bible, as well as worthy Christian books. This is why the Christian church has championed the cause of literacy. It is why the Reformers fought for the translation of the Scriptures into vernacular languages. A loss of literacy and respect for the book amounts to grave danger for the Christian church.
There Should Be No Rival to the Bible in Our Reading
Let all writers have their due esteem, but compare none of them with the Word of God. We will not refuse their service, but we must abhor them as rivals or competitors.
Pastor, What Are You Reading?
Every third book you read should be from outside your own (provincial) century.
Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right
Life Is Worship 