We refute the first point in Stephen Jay Gould's fourfold defense of Uniformitarianism. Published in 1965, his first point is "Uniformity of Law". https://bbfohio.com

Some homes raise kids under a list of man-made rules — others let anything go. Both are a form of rebellion against God. The dads discuss how fathers can set biblical standards for movies, music, and modesty in the home without sliding into either ditch, and why the motive behind a standard matters as much as the standard itself.

August 28 - In just 15-20 minutes a day, you can listen to the entire Bible read through in a year, and/or watch the Bible verses on the screen. Each day, you will hear some of the New Testament, some of the Old Testament, and some of Psalms or Proverbs. You will read through Psalms and Proverbs twice in the year. Today's reading is Isaiah 61-64; 1 Corinthians 8; and Psalm 58. You can get through the entire Bible in a year listening to it on the way to and from work each day. The elderly with bad eyesight can now see the Bible verses in large print right on the screen. Little children, just learning how to read, can now read along by seeing and hearing each word pronounced. Imagine little children accomplishing something that many adults never do even once in their lifetimes--reading through the entire Bible. Get a free printed copy of the Bible Reading Schedule at LibertyGospelTracts.com. The Books are read in chronological order, which really helps you to understand the order that things happened. We offer free certificates at the end of the year, for those who read through the entire Bible. Just write to us to request one. May God bless you as you read through all that God has written for us.

August 29 - In just 15-20 minutes a day, you can listen to the entire Bible read through in a year, and/or watch the Bible verses on the screen. Each day, you will hear some of the New Testament, some of the Old Testament, and some of Psalms or Proverbs. You will read through Psalms and Proverbs twice in the year. Today's reading is Isaiah 65-66; 1 Corinthians 9; and Psalm 59. You can get through the entire Bible in a year listening to it on the way to and from work each day. The elderly with bad eyesight can now see the Bible verses in large print right on the screen. Little children, just learning how to read, can now read along by seeing and hearing each word pronounced. Imagine little children accomplishing something that many adults never do even once in their lifetimes--reading through the entire Bible. Get a free printed copy of the Bible Reading Schedule at LibertyGospelTracts.com. The Books are read in chronological order, which really helps you to understand the order that things happened. We offer free certificates at the end of the year, for those who read through the entire Bible. Just write to us to request one. May God bless you as you read through all that God has written for us.

The devotional centers on the vital distinction between unconditional and conditional promises in Scripture, emphasizing that God's faithfulness is unwavering, yet the fulfillment of certain promises depends on human response. It highlights that unconditional promises, such as God's ongoing work in believers (Philippians 1:6), are secure for those born into His family through faith in Christ, while conditional promises require obedience, humility, and alignment with God's will—such as in prayer or repentance. The preacher underscores that claiming biblical promises without meeting their conditions often leads to confusion, and true prayer must be rooted in delighting in the Lord and walking in His ways. By discerning these two types of promises, believers are encouraged to pray with greater faith, consistency, and spiritual integrity, knowing that God honors both His faithfulness and the believer's cooperation. The tone is pastoral and instructive, aiming to deepen understanding and transform prayer life.

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 5 Episode 170 Christians Working for God's Glory: Application Ephesians 6:5-9 #morningreflections #strength #wisdom #relationships #work

This is a lovely sermon, grounded in the Lord's second appearance to Solomon, and our Sovereign's answer to his humble servant. Spurgeon takes Solomon's prayer as a model for our own, and looks to God's answer as a pattern for our faith to expect. He shows us our proper place in prayer, coming before the Lord, and what that means, and how to find him. He explains that the great desire of the praying man is to be heard of the Lord in our prayer and supplication, and what it really means to be heard. He stirs us up to an assurance of answer to prayer, and the ways in which the Lord gives that confidence to his people. Finally, how should we pray? Spurgeon's counsels to his own people may need a little massaging to fit us, but it is not hard work! He guides us through Solomon's petitions and their answers, demonstrating how these are the very things that we desire in the church of Jesus Christ. And so, we are taught to pray, being led to the throne of grace, and with our souls stirred to seek a blessing and to look for its coming from the heart and hand of our gracious God.

Evidence of Election This teaching and exhortation centers on Paul's confidence in 1 Thessalonians 1:4 that the believers at Thessalonica were truly God's people. Paul could not see the unseen work of election, regeneration, or the Spirit opening their hearts, but he could see the evidence that God had worked in them. That evidence appeared in three clear ways: the Word was revealed, the Word was received, and the Word was redemptive. The gospel was revealed to them not in word only, but in power, in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance. Paul preached, but God opened hearts and made Christ known. The gospel was then received by the Thessalonians as the Word of God, even in the middle of affliction. They welcomed it gladly and allowed it to work effectively within them. Finally, the gospel proved redemptive because it changed the direction of their lives. They turned to God from idols, began serving the living and true God, and started waiting expectantly for Jesus to return. Their changed lives were marked by a work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope. Faith worked, love labored, and hope endured. Paul gave thanks to God for these qualities because they were evidence of God's grace rather than human achievement. The message emphasizes that we do not fuel God's work; God fuels us for His work as we abide in Christ. A major theme is that genuine salvation changes the center of a person's life. The gospel changes the what and the who. Who and what we love, who and what we trust, who and what we serve, and who and what we are waiting for. Conversion does not mean instant perfection, but it does produce a new purpose and direction. The Thessalonians still neede

Romans 1:5 teaches that grace comes through Jesus Christ and results in gospel service, the obedience of faith, and the proclamation of Christ among all the nations for the sake of His name. Dave Jenkins explains the unique nature of Paul's apostleship, why believers serve from grace rather than for grace, and how genuine faith produces obedience without making obedience the ground of justification. This message calls Christians to rest in Christ alone, serve Him faithfully, and live for the glory of His name.

Psalm 90, which commentators have identified as a prayer of Moses, focuses upon the crucial need to have a heart of wisdom. The truly wise grasp God's Eternity. He is there before the mountains, or the earth, the everlasting God. They also will realise Man's Accountability to Him, the God who sees even our secret sins. The wise will remember Life's Uncertainty and will number their days. They will seek the Lord's Mercy – early, while they can. Finally, they will then endeavour to manifest Real Beauty, the beauty of holiness, making their lives count for Him. How wise therefore are we?