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Monthly Archives: July 2012
The Gospel – The History of Redemption
We talk a lot about the gospel at Crossway, and rightly so, for it is the power of God for salvation to all who believe – Rom. 1:16. But if you are like me, constant references to “the gospel” can … Continue reading
Posted in All Church
Tagged Good news, gospel, history of redemption
Monday News
As we anticipate our move to our new building Tim Cranmer snapped this striking photo on Saturday. What a fitting reminder of God’s faithfulness over us as a church for 30 years. Lord, thank you for your faithfulness to Crossway. … Continue reading
“Can’t it be easy?”
I crave ease! Here is what that looks like, in the big and the small ways: I don’t like to fight for faith; I want it to come naturally, without a fight. I’d like my children to honor God without needing … Continue reading
Posted in Women
Tagged cravings, difficulty, discouragement, faith, God's glory, hope, Psalm, trials, trust, weakness
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The Truest of Friends
THE TRUEST FRIEND One there is above all others Well deserves the name of Friend His is love beyond a brother’s Costly, free, and knows no end They who once His kindness prove Find it everlasting love Which of all … Continue reading
Posted in All Church
Tagged friends, friendships, grace, John Newton, kindness, Love, poem, salvation
7.25 Update
Let’s start with the bad news, which isn’t really too bad. Because of the moisture levels in the concrete slabs, we have not been able to install the flooring in most of the building: There it is, waiting for the … Continue reading
Old, dead dissenters
I first met the Puritans by accident as a new believer. I picked up the book “The Quest for Godliness” by J.I. Packer, not really knowing what I was getting into. Thinking it was just your run-of-the-mill devotional book, it … Continue reading
Posted in All Church
Tagged affections, books, Packer, Pocahontas, puritans, Reformed, Richard Sibbes, Sibbes, truth
Monday News
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord.” Psalm 127:3 Welcome Emmylou Elizabeth Irwin! Congratulations to Bron & Liz Irwin on the birth of their daughter, Emmylou, who was born July 19. She weighs 7lbs. 5oz. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For a good laugh check out what … Continue reading
