But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:6, NIV)


Walt on April 29th, 2007

He has a way of making the worse appear the better reason; he can put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter—make men believe that it is to their own advantage to do that which is causing their everlasting ruin. He can make men carry coals of fire in their bosoms, and dream that they [...]

Continue reading about Spurgeon Gems on “Satan”

Walt on April 27th, 2007

by Thomas E. Brewton Real success is following God's will, not making lots of money. Sunday's sermon at the Long Ridge Congregational Church (non-UCC) in North Stamford, Connecticut, was delivered by Rev. Steve Treash. His message dealt with success in the things that really matter. While confidence is, by some measures, thought to be the [...]

Continue reading about Success in God’s Eyes

Walt on April 2nd, 2007

by Thomas E. Brewton It's not what we expect, but what God wants. The Palm Sunday sermon at the Long Ridge Congregational Church (non-UCC) in North Stamford, Connecticut, was delivered by Rev. Kevin Butterfield. His text was John 12:12-15. The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was [...]

Continue reading about Palm Sunday Expectations