Continuing a look at bundling, and how the invention of the sofa may have caused Colonial New Englanders to cling even more tightly to their custom, and how they eventually grew tired of Jonathan Edwards continual push against it, firing him in 1750.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/10/12/how-the-invention-of-the-sofa-may-have-contributed-to-jonathan-edwards-firing-part-2/

What was bundling and why was colonial preacher Jonathan Edwards so distressed about it? I take a look at New England customs, issues for preachers during that time, and why Edwards was eventually fired from his pastorate. Part 2 will be published tomorrow and looks at how certain pieces of furniture then existing and future invented, contributed to embedded customs in a community.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/10/11/how-the-invention-of-the-sofa-may-have-contributed-to-jonathan-edwards-firing-part-1/

Today I'm reviewing Reagan Rose's new book, "Redeeming Productivity". I've followed Reagan for a long time, and his consistently Godly approach to stewardship is encouraging, biblical, wise, and practical. I'm always encouraged by his work, and his new book is no different. Recommended.

Links-

“Stewardship and Productivity” at the Institute for Church Leadership (ICL) a part of The Master’s Seminary. Currently free.

Redeeming Productivity website 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/10/10/book-review-redeeming-productivity/

Christians go through trials, trouble, afflictions, sufferings,...what are these exactly? I look into the words in order to define each of them, but I fail to find the answer. But I did find a different answer! Tune in to hear.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/10/07/what-are-sufferings-trials-and-afflictions/

After having gone through Romans 8 in our Sunday School class, I encountered an Adrian Rogers sermon on Romans 8:28 which gave me additional food for thought. The Bible is endless in its ability to stir our minds and increase our affections, isn't it?!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/10/06/all-things-work-together-for-the-bad/

Today I let you know about a conference going on that has free livestream and will likely be recorded for later, the Puritan Conference. I briefly mention some of the talks that will be given and by whom, and also relate why I'm so impacted by these people who founded our nation. Check it out, it promises to be a good one!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/10/05/the-puritan-conference-begins-today/

Am I serving God correctly? What if I'm missing some big purpose in life He wants me to do? Never fear, dear sister or brother, God's purposes for all of us are the same, to repent, believe, and glorify Him. If he has some specific purpose for you in mind, trust that He, in His power, will make it known by circumstantial or spiritual ways (not by a voice, a donkey, a burning bush, or any other prophetic means in these New testament times.)

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/10/04/finding-gods-will-for-your-life-2/

Looking today at true biblical fasting and why the man-made 'fasting plans' are error. Fasting can be a fruitful spiritual discipline, when legitimately employed

Daniel Fast and fasting in the New Testament from Don Green

short blogs-

The Heart of Christian Fasting, Part 1. The Old Testament.

sermon-

Fasting Without Hypocrisy, Part 1

books-

Understanding the Discipline of Fasting Biblical Foundations for the Christian… by Paul David Washer

The Doctrine of Fasting and Prayer, and Humiliation for Sin by Arthur Hildersham

A Memorial Concerning Personal and Family Fasting and Humiliation, by Thomas Boston, a scanned online pdf.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/10/03/fasting-the-daniel-fast-jentezen-franklin-and-true-biblical-fasting/

This we we take a look at God's truth, Righteousness, and His Spirituality. Previous entries in this series of God's Attributes are:

1. Attributes of God: Aseity, Beauty, Blessedness

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/10/02/attributes-of-god-righteousness-spirituality-truth/

A roundup of links I believe will edify or intrigue or help you in your walk, or at least, give food for thought!

Andrew Tate, video, 56 seconds, on feminism

John MacArthur addressing his congregation on Gov Gavin Newsom's campaign for abortion. Video.

John MacArthur's Open Letter to Gavin Newsom, essay.

DebbieLynne Kespert wrote about The Confusing Aspects of Contending for the Faith.

Justin Jackson wrote at For the Church on why The Local Church is Your Spiritual Gifts Test.

G3 Ministries and Statement Costi’s letter of repentance here.

Twitter thread below or thread reader unroll here of a gentleman on Twitter parsing Matt Chandler's video of repentance.

How do you not become cynical? MacArthur's reply in a Q&A video here.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/10/01/prata-potpourri-when-routines-get-boring-how-to-approach-discernment-and-that-twitter-fight-plus-more/