December 22: Hugh McKail Martyred (1666)
He Gained the Martyr's Crown The enemies of the Covenanters had very long memories. Long after sermons were preached or actions taken, the authorities in Scotland remembered words and actions…
December 20: First General Assembly of Scotland (1560)
Beginnings can be Interesting Beginnings of anything can be interesting. This author once planted a mission church in a sizeable Midwest city. He had done all the preliminary preparation for the mission. Several…
December 19: Horatius Bonar born (1808)
The Prince of Scottish Hymnists Among the Presbyterian hymn writers of the Church, none stand higher than that of Horatius Bonar. Born on this day December 19, in 1808, Horatius…
December 15: They Stood Alone Because They were Left Alone
Ministry in Troubling Times Here's a question for those of you who are teaching elders and pastors:—how long would your congregations exist without your presence, or any pastor-teacher's presence over…
A Sunday Bonus: Communion Bread
As a bonus, and as our church this morning observed the Lord's Supper, here is an interesting quote, accompanied by two recipes. Communion Bread "In some parts of Scotland, short…
