“Watch” Abraham Piper and his people cross the new bridge in Minneapolis. They were giddy. I can’t imagine that Moses and the Israelites were any more excited crossing the Red Sea. I put this under “eschatology” because if these guys…
Piper on the Opening of the I-35 Bridge
John Piper and Bethlehem Baptist are located close to the bridge that collapsed last year in Minneapolis. The new bridge is open and John Piper reflects on how God is at work. A Tribute to Flatiron Constructors and Their Maker…
Sheep, Goats, and the Last Judgment
What are you doing today for the least of these brothers of Christ? In Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus vividly describes the last judgment. The importance of this teaching can scarcely be overemphasized. Frederick Dale Bruner writes: “This depiction of the Last…
Thinking Biblically About the Banking Crisis
Read an excellent interview regarding the current economic crisis on Justin Taylor’s blog: David Kotter is the Executive Director of The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. I’ve found him to be a reliable, insightful voice on the intersection of…
Remember, We’re in a War
Tullian Tchividjian quotes Cornelius Plantinga and reminds us that we are fighting in a great cosmic battle. (Click here). Too often Christians forget that Satan prowls around like a roaring lion and wants to crush souls in his jaws. We’re…
Get Through the Day Without a Conflict?
Did you have a conflict free day? Probably not. But, if you did – – be ready for relational storms tomorrow. In a fallen world, conflict is never far away. C.J. Mahaney wisely preached: “In fact, it is with…
Unpacking Forgiveness is Now Available
I have a limited number of copies of my book available. You can order them directly from me. Otherwise, they should be more widely available next month. Click here.
Why Sarah Palin’s Electrifying Impact?
Crunchy Con explains why he thinks Sarah Palin has so energized the GOP. Reading this story, I understood more than anything else I’ve read about Sarah Palin why she’s made that gut connection with so many Americans. She really is…
Discipline, Not Desire, Determines Destiny
Here’s a quote to meditate on. It’s not from the Bible and I am unsure of its source but it is a wise insight. “Discipline, not desire, determines destiny.” Let me give it you again, “Discipline, not desire, determines destiny.”…
Thinking About “Means of Grace”
Where is the grace of God? How does God work powerfully in my life? Titus 2:11ff teaches that the very grace of God which brings salvation also continues to work in our lives, teaching us to say “no” to ungodliness. …