Prayer of George Washington

In celebration of our country's birthday, I think Abraham Lincoln was right. The United States of America is mankind's "last best hope." But make no mistake, despite the best attempts of modern revisionists - the early leaders that made this country great were not secular humanists but Christians. The evidence is overwhelming, consider the following private prayer of George Washington. May God be pleased to once again give our country such leadership.

"O most glorious God, in Jesus Christ my merciful and loving Father, I acknowledge and confess my guilt, in the weak and imperfect performance of the duties of this day. I have called on Thee for pardon and forgiveness of sins. ... Let me live according to those holy rules which Thou hast this day prescribed in his holy word; make me to know what is acceptable in Thy sight, and therein to delight, open my eyes of understanding, and help me to thoroughly examine myself concerning my knowledge, faith and repentance, increase my faith, and direct me to thy true object, Jesus Christ the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Bless O Lord, all the people of this land, from the highest to the lowest, particularly those whom Thou has appointed to rule over us in church and state. Continue thy goodness to me this night. These weak petitions, I humbly implore Thee to hear, accept, and answer for the sake of Thy Dear Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen." - President George Washington

Why We Love the Church ... Just Do Something

Perhaps more to come on these two books after I have actually read them. But I know Kevin and the quality of his other publications and whole heartedly endorse his books. Kevin provides thoughtful critques of the condition of our evangelical churches. His writing is irenic in spirit, yet does not pull any punches and stands steadfastly for truth.






My friend Kevin DeYoung has just published another book by Moody Press entitled "Why We Love the Church: In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion" It looks like it is a really great book and I am looking forward to getting a copy of it. Kevin has posted an excerpt from the introduction over at his blog - "Mad Libbing Church Angst." I love his insightful analysis of the modern evangelical church and his unique writing style.





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I really behind ... Kevin is publishing books books faster than I can read! His other recent Moody book has gotten great reviews from our pastoral staff. The book has an engaging title ...
Just Do Something: How to Make a Decision Without Dreams, Visions, Fleeces, Open Doors, Random Bible Verses, Casting Lots, Liver Shivers, Writing in the Sky, etc. As I understand it - Kevin writing from a reformed perspective debunks the "dot" theory of God's will and vigorously asserts the classic doctrine of God's Providence which has virtually been lost in recent times.