by ernie | Jul 29, 2019 | Standfast Blog
Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847), the great Scottish pastor, professor, author, and statesman, was undeniably a man of action. He was the quintessential reformer: he founded more than two dozen mission organizations, Bible societies, neighborhood schools, and community...
by ernie | Jun 13, 2019 | Standfast Cast
For the past several episodes of the Standfast-cast, George and Karen Grant have discussed the effectual power of the Psalms for the Christian life. In this ongoing discussion, they zero in on the “Psalms of Lament,” those remarkable Psalms where the aches...
by ernie | Jun 6, 2019 | Standfast Cast
Join George and Karen Grant’s discussion on this podcast episode about using the Psalms in times of grief and disappointment. Karen reminds us of the power of Psalm 23 and George picks up themes from Psalm 46 and 55. In a sense, they assert, the Psalms can be a...
by ernie | May 30, 2019 | Standfast Cast
On this episode, George and Karen Grant discuss the patterns habits they’ve developed for morning devotions. In particular, they discuss the way the Psalms can provide just exactly the right instruction, inspiration, and insight needed for almost any situation...
by ernie | Oct 1, 2018 | Standfast Blog
It is one of the great ironies of our day that Christians can pray, “Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven,” and not actually mean anything by it. Indeed, it is a stunning paradox that we can live as if such a prayer could not be answered. Even...