PORNOGRAPHIC SENTIMENTALISM Defined Pornographic Sentimentalism: A man-centered airbrushing of the past that creates a fiction that never existed in the first place – – such that people lust after what was, though in fact it wasn’t. Illustrated “Now the rabble that…
An Auspicious Day
Today our church celebrates 150 years as a church. We’re only having one service, which means that we’ll be packed. . . it’s going to be a wonderful time. So few churches make it to 150 years. And, far fewer…
Closer Than a Brother
BIBLICAL TRUTH “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24).” ILLUSTRATION Our son, Christopher, bumped heads with his brother, Benjamin.
Jay and Jana Open House
Hot off the press. You can see pictures from today’s open house for Jay and Jana by clicking here.
To the pure . . .
If you have mud on your windshield, everything looks dirty.
It’s the reason some people are negative about most everything.
Thankful As a Pastor
Other than the Chief of Police asking me if Ken Mrozek is my son, it was a great day. One of the times I am most thankful as a pastor is when I see our people being salt and light in…
Which Family?
Pastor Lance Ward reminds believers of their primary commitment to the family of believers. You can read it here.
Maundy Thursday
Read John Piper on Maundy Thursday. Or, read the Farewell Discourse and Final Prayer of Jesus carefully and prayerfully (John 14-17). Or, “wash feet” today. Or, all of the above.
Going Underground
I’m going underground and looking forward to it. . .
I don’t watch the show 24, but my cousin tells me that Jack goes “underground”: he can’t be contacted.
The Great Baptism Discussion of 2007
The Baptists and Presby’s (I have roots in both) have been debating what should be required regarding baptism . . . Go to Justin Taylor’s blog to get an overview of the whole discussion.