“The tree falls with a great crash, but the secret decay which accounts for it, is often not discovered until it is down on the ground.”

March 18, 2026

Matthew 26:69-75, part of our passage for today, tells of Peter’s betrayal of Jesus.  J.C. Ryle writes of a series of steps that he believes are recorded for our benefit and learning: The first step to Peter’s fall was SELF-CONFIDENCE. He said, “Even if everyone else deserts you, I never will.” The second step was … More “The tree falls with a great crash, but the secret decay which accounts for it, is often not discovered until it is down on the ground.”

March 18 Psalm 65

March 18, 2026

March 18 Psalm 65 (ESV) O God of Our Salvation To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A Song. 65:1 Praise is due to you, [1] O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed. 2 O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come. 3 When iniquities prevail against me, you atone for our transgressions. … More March 18 Psalm 65