If you’re in a wedding, don’t lock your knees. But, if you do, then it might look and sound something like you will see in this clip. At no extra price, I’ve included a clip from The Princess Bride. HT:…
200 comments later, I’ve learned that nothing hurts more than rebellious children – – though, community helps cope with the pain
I am moving the sharing of hurting parents to this post. If you have a rebellious or wayward child, this group could be a great encouragement to you. You can see the original post here. If you are hurting because…
The sluggard is no freak
If you would like to study Proverbs, I highly recommend, Proverbs (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) With the ever quotable Kidner’s help, Justin Taylor provides a concise summary of the lazy person in Proverbs. Notice that it isn’t hard to become…
If you have recently suffered loss . . .
My friend, Alice, recently lost her mother. Today she shared some very personal thoughts about grief in a post with the title, “Sad.” Many will be able to relate. Here’s what nobody can really tell you about bereavement until you…
Mike Wittmer wonders if this is offensive
Wittmer points out that this might not play very well on the Larry King show (click here).
Pray that your pastor preaches to the whole choir
Here is a post that will help you better pray for your pastor(s) and his preaching. Kevin DeYoung has written about the different sections of the figurative choir that preaching needs to address. This points to one of most challenging…
True or false: God can do anything but fail?
How about a True or False question? See if you can get this one right. True or False, God can do anything but fail? One more time, True or False, God can do anything but fail? The answer is “False.”…
Your chance to be introduced to the greatest theologian in the history of North America
For a very limited time, you can order an excellent introduction to Jonathan Edwards at 50% off. Click here. *********** A few years ago, I mentioned in a sermon that Jonathan Edwards was the greatest theologian in the history of…
The Wall Street Journal: Joblessness Hits the Pulpit
I suppose it is no surprise that the economy is affecting church staffing. It reminds me again to be so thankful for how God has provided for our church. When Tim Ryan was called to an urgent meeting last year…
Collin Hansen: “Love Where You Live”
Usually when Stillman Valley makes the news, it’s relative to high school football. But, a recent Christianity Today article used our church and town to illustrate a point about community. In the CT article referenced below, there was even a…