Kevin DeYoung: It’s sexy among young people — my generation — to talk about ditching institutional religion and starting a revolution of real Christ-followers living in real community without the confines of church. Besides being unbiblical, such notions of churchless…
The Basic Meaning of Prayer
John Piper: God is not looking for people to work for him, so much as he is looking for people who will let him work for them. The gospel is not a Help Wanted ad. Neither is the call to…
Pornification: The Facts
Ed Stetzer with a sobering summary: Sexual lust has been present with us since the early days of humanity. But in our modern era we are faced with free, 24/7, private access to images not fit to describe. The Boston…
No shortcuts in the Christian Life
Do you want to grow as a Christian? Read this quote carefully. Then consider if your desire to growth reflects these realities. The New Testament does not suggest any short-cuts by which we can grow in sanctification, but simply encourages…
The Kingdom and the Church
Pastor-theologian Tim Keller on the relationship between the church and the kingdom: What is the relationship of the church to the kingdom? On the one hand, the church is a “pilot plant” of the kingdom of God. It is not…
How is the Bible relevant today?
Christianity.com recently asked me to answer common questions people have about the Christian faith. Each clip is only 2-4 minutes long. Here’s the first one.
Would you rather have a “homecoming hug” or a “new toy”?
John Piper: There is a deep difference between the temporary thrill of a new toy and a homecoming hug from a devoted friend. Who do you think has the deepest, most satisfying joy in life, the man who pays .…
Classic Comedy
One can only dream of being Larry Strickland or Neil Norland.
HT: Justin Taylor
If you read my blog, then you know there are many times that I give a “hat tip” to Justin Taylor for finding one article or another. If you click through to this link, then you’ll learn not only about…
Right and Best
Most of the time when I work with people as a pastor, they do not question that the Bible is right or dispute what I am saying. Most people believe that God is real and that there is right and…