Shooting Over the Horizon

Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

  • Even the Wind and Sea Obey Him

    What follows is a guest post from my brother-in-law, Larry.  Yesterday in church we had a Sharing Day, something we’ve done now and again to provide testimony to what God is doing on behalf of his people.  Larry stood up… Continue reading

  • He Isn’t Exactly Safe – But He Is Good

    “Is He – quite safe? “Safe?  Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.” I lived many, many years as a regenerated Christian without understanding or embracing the sovereignty of… Continue reading

  • The Dew of God’s Blessing

    I am reading through The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by the Puritan preacher, Jeremiah Burroughs, published post-humously in 1648 (1). Dana and I have a special affinity for Jeremiah Burroughs. It was in studying his book, Gospel Worship, and… Continue reading