Next Friday, I will give away two copies of Unpacking Forgiveness, and blog on the first two questions of the New Forgiveness Quiz. The map on the right shows the location of participants thus far. Don’t forget, at the end…
What can kill your children
Moralism – – the idea that we merit God’s favor by being good – – is the deadly enemy of Christian parenting. Moralism trusts in its own goodness, virtue, and principled intentions to get a “not guilty” verdict from God…
“Everything has a story tied to its tail”
The imminently quotable G.K. Chesterton: One can find no meanings in a jungle of skepticism; but the man will find more and more meanings who walks through a forest of doctrine and design. Here everything has a story tied to…
Free Tim Keller Sermons
Jeremy Carr: “If you haven’t been exposed to Tim Keller yet, you’re missing out. He has quickly become one of my favorite authors and speakers. His church, Redeemer Presbyterian in Manhattan, has just released 150 free sermons and lectures from…
What they were talking about in the bakery in Constantinople in 325 A.D.
I will be preaching on the Trinity in Romans this coming Lord’s Day. In 325 Constantinople, modern day Instanbul, was seething with discussion. The buzz in the city was not about a sports team or about an election. People were…
A recommended Christmas present to give to parents
We spotted a stray flake of snow a few days ago in the Valley. And, there is enough of a nip in the air, to make it acceptable to start Christmas shopping. So, here is a gift idea: Gospel-Powered Parenting:…
As an alternative to “unpacking forgiveness”
Previously, I offered this one page overview of Unpacking Forgiveness. Here is an alternative form (HT: Route 5:9) which I don’t endorse. I do endorse Peacemakers the seven A’s! As God opens your eyes to see how you have sinned…
Pray for your pastor this Monday morning
I can relate to this thought from Tullian Tchividjian: For preachers, Monday mornings can be dark. I can’t speak for every preacher, but the devil works hard to discourage me on Monday’s–reminding me of all my faults and failures and…
We need to know “how to hide” (God’s Word in our hearts) because we become like what we worship
This morning is Super AWANA Sunday at the Red Brick Church. The title of the message is, “How to Hide.” The goal is to explain why Scripture memory is such an important part of our children’s curriculum, and to challenge…
The Hope Children’s Center in Zambia
I’m thankful to hear that the Hope Children’s Center in Zambia is now up and running. Cornerstone in Ames, IA took leadership in making this happen. Our church family may remember that Jeff Dodge from Cornerstone preached in our church…