FAIR SUNSHINE

Since I cannot remember the last time I won something (my memory fails me), I am indescribably grateful to the LORD for the program of Paulo's Library for considering the work here in Bocaue, Bulacan worthy of consideration in awarding us this most precious set on The Whole Counsel of God by Richard Gamble. My books are mostly of authors of the Puritan era, all provided for by Father Himself, save for some contemporary but none the less valuable titles, so this set is a most welcome addition to the programs and lessons already in line for the sheepfold's spiritual consumption. God has graciously magnified in us the excitement of learning and sharing, of feeding the Lord's flock, as He provides us the means to come to know Him more intimately, so that we may live for Him experientially. God has blessed and enabled His people with a kind heart to sponsor such programs that aim to assist remote shepherds who possess little to no means for much needed theological resource - n...

"Are you all about book reading now? What about your ministry?" The Christian walk is not about ministry: it is all about the covenantal God, highlighted in the finished work of Christ, manifesting in the Holy Spirit's power to bring a people to Himself through a covenant. Ministry is merely the earthly dot-sized fruit of that truth. "I have come that they may know you," says the Lord, "and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." And in another part, scripture saith, "To do justice and judgement is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice." To mirror the attributes of God as Christ lives in our lives is of more worth than our labors before the eyes of men. The commendation of God, not the applause of the world.  We tend to elevate what we are able to do for God - ministry - more than what God wills and does in us - sanctifying grace unto holiness. There is a misplaced understanding, stemming from ignorance of the root and progression of the co...