While thus far not as refreshing as the Nestea plunge, I confess that I have taken the Facebook plunge.
J.I. Packer: Four Areas for Young Leaders to Study
Mark Driscoll recently asked J.I. Packer what areas of theology he would recommend that young leaders study. You can read his answer here. HT: Between Two Worlds
Pastor Greg Laurie after His Son’s Death: “I Still Believe”
Greg Laurie’s (pastor of Harvest Fellowship in Riverside, California) son Christopher (age 33) died recently in a car accident leaving behind a wife, daughter, and an unborn child. This is what Pastor Laurie said to his congregation following the accident.…
Unpacking Forgiveness Wordled
When a document is wordled (as I understand it) the most frequent words in a document are represented graphically. The more frequent a word, the larger it appears. Below is my forthcoming book (Unpacking Forgiveness) wordled.
How To Dedicate a Child to the Lord
Many evangelical churches today have “baby dedication.” Of course, there are others who do infant baptism. In this post, Molly Piper describes the kind of attitude that parents should consistently cultivate regarding the future of their children. Her son Orison…
Route 5:9 Quoting Keller Quoting Bonhoeffer
Here is a quote on forgiveness worthy of reflection. And, we all need to reflect on forgiveness.
Wise Leadership Amidst Differences in a Local Church
I know there are so many sermons available online, but I would encourage you to watch this one. Ostensibly, Bethlehem Baptist has some significant disagreement about whether non-immersed people should be allowed to join the church. In this sermon, John…
On How a Study Bible is Written
I have already recommended the ESV Study Bible. I will no doubt bring it up this Fall at church. In the mean time, here is an interview with David Reimer about his process for writing the notes on Ezekiel. If…
Moving Metaphors About the Believers Relationship With God
On Between Two Worlds, Dr. David Reimer has posted a list of biblical metaphors that teach about our relationship with God. Click here. Pick one this Lord’s Day, read the associated Scripture, and meditate on it.
Don’t Let These Be Your Last Words
“God will forgive me. It’s his job.” Final words of German poet and writer Heinrich Heine. I don’t know enough about Heine to know if he professed faith. But, I do know that this is a misunderstanding of God and…