The Scattering Hammer is a powerful figure used to describe the Holy Scriptures, symbolizing the mighty power of God's word. In Jeremiah 23:29, the hammer breaks a mighty rock mountain into pieces, dispersing its fragments abroad. This theme is echoed in the prophecy of Zachariah 13:7, where the shepherd's smiting results in the scattering of the sheep. The text highlights the contrast between God's true word and the lies of false prophets, as well as the parable of the living word, who is both the great rock of ages and the loving shepherd. [... more]

Jerry Boyer, a resident economist and author, discusses God's design for economics and wealth creation, highlighting the importance of biblical principles and the role of the church in promoting a prosperous and just economy. [... more]

The Puritans were a group of devout Christians who sought to live a godly life, applying reformation truths to every area of life, and feared heresy more than martyrdom, believing that heresy would damn men and women to a lost eternity. They believed in the importance of an accurate view of the Trinity, the Church, and the necessity of the new birth, and their preaching was characterized by its seriousness, depth, and application of scripture to everyday life. [... more]