A “local church” that is “local,” is not a local church. Our Lord mandated, “Go into all the world and make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). ———- UPDATE per the comment of OSU fan Brian McLaughlin: Better said, a local church that…
A Vietnam Vet Reflects the Glory of Christ
One of the wonderful blessings of studying forgiveness is that I encounter so many stories of people who show the grace of Christ in their lives. This morning, Cindy Swanson pointed me to article about evangelist Tim Lee and how…
The Problem With GPS in the Christian Life
I was driving back from Dekalb the other day and I figured out Joyce, who was riding along with me, is a bad influence. It’s a long story, but Joyce is what I call my GPS unit. When I’m going…
One Way to Process A Speeding Ticket
I’m currently preaching a series on self-control. If anyone knows this guy personally, I would be happy to send him the cd’s. You have to hand it to the guy. He’s a man of action. HT: Vitamin Z
Radio Interview on Unpacking Forgiveness
Cindy Swanson recently interviewed me about Unpacking Forgiveness. The interview will air tomorrow (Sunday morning, Oct 19) at 5:30 AM on 101QFL (live stream at http://www.101qfl.com) and at 9 PM the same night on Radio 91 (live stream at http://www.radio91.com)…
Unpacking Forgiveness: Prayer, Winners, and Links
Misc updates regarding Unpacking Forgiveness —but, first, I want to give you one window into what our family prayer time looks like for this book. A few nights ago when we were praying together as a family, our five year…
Chicago Forgiveness Questions at the Stillman Valley Royal Blue
It’s gray and raining in the Valley. Jamie is busy, so I was on my own for lunch. I went uptown to the Royal Blue (our restaurant in town), had a cup of farmer coffee, some bacon and eggs, and…
Obama is the Most Extreme Pro-Abortion Candidate Ever
Justin Taylor interacts with the thoughts of Robert P.George: Readers of this blog know the esteem I hold for Robert P. George–in my view (and that of many others), he is one of the great moral philosophers and public intellectuals…
Challies Reviews the ESV Study Bible
Earlier I said that I think the ESV Study Bible is the most significant study Bible of my lifetime. I continue to hold that position. The number of Study Bibles written in my lifetime is relatively small. Within that group,…
When Forgiveness is Wrong
One of the statements on the Forgiveness Quiz was: “There are times when it is wrong to forgive.” I maintain that this is a true statement. (Read here). I won’t even concede that it’s a trick question. Is it not…