Division within the body of Christ is ultimately a heart issue. But it’s also, in part, a culture issue. What I mean is that there are certain practices which will stoke the flames of controversy and division rather than assisting… Continue Reading
Jeremiah Burroughs was born sometime around 1600. He went to college at Emmanuel College in Cambridge in 1617 finally graduating with a Master of Arts in 1624. His tutor was another famous Puritan–Thomas Hooker. He began his ministerial “career” as… Continue Reading
Does God wound thy spirit, does he make it sick, and dost thou seek to unlawful means for help? Dost thou go to thy company, to music, to good cheer, to relieve thee? Oh this provokes God against thee!…those that… Continue Reading
In contentment “there is a compound of all graces”. It is not merely an exercise of a natural quietness, nor a sturdy resolution. Neither is it from natural (unsanctified) reason. This grace is truly spiritual. It is a grace. Burroughs… Continue Reading