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Comment on Happy 70th Birthday William Mackenzie! by Douglas Kelly

Douglas Kelly — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:07:00 +0000

Happy 70th birthday to William Mackenzie from someone who will also turn 70 this year (in September) – what a vintage year was 1943! I praise the Lord for the grace and faith He has given you from very early days, and for the amazing Presbyterian family in which He placed you (as He did me similarly). He has sustained you to ‘threescore and ten’! It is wonderful to look back over both of our lives and know that while we are always far from perfect, by His grace we do not have the profound regrets of having wasted any years (it is the sheer grace of divine providence). In that regard, I remember going to hospital to visit one of my great-aunts, who at almost age 90, was nearing the end (about 1976); a bright Christian. When I entered her room, I was surprised to see her weeping. I said: ‘Aunt Regina, what is wrong?’ ‘Nothing’, she replied, ‘I have broken down in praise to the Lord for how He has enabled me by grace to keep on His side so many years’ That is what I wish for both William and myself!

Has anyone said to you what a friend told me when I turned fifty? ‘Douglas, you do not look fifty. But I can remember when you did!’

Comment on Happy 70th Birthday William Mackenzie! by John & Julia Grier

John & Julia Grier — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:59:00 +0000

Congratulations and best wishes! Thank you for all that God has made you in our lives.

Comment on Happy 70th Birthday William Mackenzie! by David Murray

David Murray — Sat, 04 May 2013 12:17:00 +0000

Belated birthday greetings from Grand Rapids, MI. Thank you for the innumerable and immeasurable blessings your books have brought to my life and my family’s.

Comment on Happy 70th Birthday William Mackenzie! by Peter Gadsby

Peter Gadsby — Sat, 04 May 2013 06:52:00 +0000

John Piper tweeted a ink to this page, and without reading the blurb I clicked on the PLAY button. Nearly fell of my chair laughing when I realized who was singing the song! Colin is, of course, something of an icon here in Oz. Wonderful that he sang this in honour of a man whom God has so used the bless the church all around the world!

Comment on Happy 70th Birthday William Mackenzie! by Liz Patten

Liz Patten — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:05:00 +0000

So enjoyed the song! The LORD bless you, William
- and many more Happy Returns!
Liz

Comment on Happy 70th Birthday William Mackenzie! by Roger Steer

Roger Steer — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:12:00 +0000

Happy birthday William from Roger and Sheila Steer. We have happy memories of your visit to our cottage in Devon!

Comment on Happy 70th Birthday William Mackenzie! by davidbissett

davidbissett — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:08:00 +0000

Please convey my birthday wishes to William! HIs is a wonderful ministry! I once heard him speak in Minneapolis, and was deeply moved. Am very grateful for CFP too. Many blessings to you all in Christ.

Comment on March Book Giveaway by Systematic theology

Systematic theology — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:15:00 +0000

This is so helpful.

Comment on February Book Giveaway – Calvin and the Biblical Languages by John Currid by Paul Horne

Paul Horne — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:44:00 +0000

I am in seminary so original languages are important and Calvin is great theologian. I hope to learn and understand the thought process of great men from the past.

Comment on February Book Giveaway – Calvin and the Biblical Languages by John Currid by Gaines

Gaines — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:50:00 +0000

This looks like a great book. I have some formal training in Greek and Hebrew (3 semesters each), but I haven’t done the best job in applying that knowledge. I’m hoping to pick it back up (esp. Greek) and dive into the text.