Author Archives: savedbygrace1976

Here’s a sweet video. We hope to sing this hymn at Harbor Church this Sunday. Original lyrics written by John Newton; alternate lyrics and music by Bob Kauflin. VERSE 1 I saw one hanging on a tree In agony and … Continue reading →

Matt Wallace is a personal trainer from Maine.  He’s written an excellent article on over-eating and its spiritual implications.  He calls it, “How the Gospel Overcomes Gluttony”. Here are some highlights: Having worked professionally as a personal trainer for over … Continue reading →

Hurt Locker is a 2008 American war film depicting the adventures of an American bomb disposal team stationed in 2004 Iraq.  Bravo Company is patrolling the stress filled streets of Baghdad. Specialist Eldridge confides in the camp psychiatrist Colonel Cambridge … Continue reading →

No unwelcome tasks become any the less unwelcome by putting them off till tomorrow. It is only when they are behind us and done, that we begin to find that there is a sweetness to be tasted afterwards, and that … Continue reading →

What’s a Christian to think about Women Warriors? James Dao, New York Times, April 24: “The Marine Corps, the most male of the armed services, is taking its first steps toward integrating women into war-fighting units, starting with its infantry … Continue reading →

Mark Dever spoke on False Conversions — The Suicide of the Local Church: Langston Hughes was a popular 20th century American Author who recounted how he was saved, but not really saved: I was saved from sin when I was going … Continue reading →

Dr. John Donne was watching the caretaker digging a grave in the churchyard, when the workman’s shovel accidentally threw up a skull.  The Dr. took the skull in his hands to engage in serious meditation; and on looking at it, … Continue reading →

by Ross Douthat (New York Times) THE Prophet Jonah was sent to Nineveh. St. Paul was sent to Athens, Macedonia, Rome. And now Tim Tebow has been sent to New York City. There was a moment last week when it looked as … Continue reading →

Tony Payne: Speaking of discernment, one of the things I’ve always appreciated about your ministry was your willingness to disagree when that was necessary; to have a fight when there was a fight to be had. As you look back on … Continue reading →

  In the weeks surrounding the premiere and release of Mel Gibson’s immensely successful movie, The Passion of the Christ, religious leaders went round and round arguing over who was responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus. Did the religious leaders … Continue reading →