bringing the light of the Gospel
“If the world is ever conquered for our Lord, it is not by ministers nor by office bearers nor by the great and noble and mighty, but by every member of Christ’s body being a working member, doing his work, filling his own sphere, holding his own post, and saying to Jesus, ‘Lord, what will … Continue reading October 14, 2020
“…you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the … Continue reading October 7, 2020
“No candle of Gospel light is ever lit in vain.” – John Piper WAYS YOU CAN PRAY: Please do continue to pray for the Davidsons and all those at Merkinch Free Church. This past year has been difficult for ministry in some ways because of the restrictions caused by Covid; please pray for the Lord … Continue reading September 30, 2020
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things … Continue reading September 23, 2020
“We must stand to a full surrender, and say, ‘Let it cost what it may, I make no exception. I take all risks. I will follow Christ, the lamb, whithersoever he goeth, even should I die while I am following him.’” – C.H. Spurgeon WAYS YOU CAN PRAY: I have been feeling rather drained this … Continue reading September 16, 2020
“Grace means you can never say that it’s too hard, that you’ve been left on your own, or that you simply don’t have enough. … Ultimately, human rest is not found in measuring the size of your righteousness, strength, and wisdom against the size of what you’re facing. No, rest is found when you compare … Continue reading September 9, 2020
“Pray for laborers, then give your life as the answer to that prayer.” – David Platt HOW YOU CAN PRAY: Please do continue praying for me and for all the pastors, full-time workers, and interns who are serving with 20schemes. Pray that we would have boldness and courage, that the Lord would protect the 20schemes … Continue reading September 2, 2020
“Devotion to prayer as individuals and as a group in this church: you realize that that is what is going to keep the lights on in this building, right? Not the moneybag that passes around here from week to week, not the great plans we’ve got for church planting and mission and expansion. None of … Continue reading August 26, 2020
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him…” – Psalm 37:7 “In all circumstances of faith’s trial, of prayer’s delay, of hope deferred, the most proper and graceful posture of the soul that insures the largest revenue of blessing to us and of glory to God is a patient waiting on the Lord. … Continue reading August 19, 2020
“The ultimate purpose of life is to show that Jesus is more precious than life.” – John Piper WAYS YOU CAN PRAY: Let’s give thanks to the Lord that many of the 20schemes churches were able to meet together this last Sunday for the first time since Covid-shutdown in Scotland. What a grace! Let’s pray, too, … Continue reading August 12, 2020
Claire in Scotland 