One of the authors who has most influenced my life is Jerry Bridges. I am so humbled that he was willing to endorse Unpacking Forgiveness. If you have a couple of minutes, you will benefit from listening to Bridges give…
This will get you in the spirit of the holidays
Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving. If you watch what happened in this mall in Canada, you will be well on your way to the spirit of the holidays. It makes me wish I could sing! HT: Challies
Suppose at the Thanksgiving table . . .
Praise is due to you O God in Zion (Psalm 65:1a). Use this Norman Rockwell image to picture several generations sitting around a Thanksgiving table. Imagine that as the turkey is set in place, a mother says to her daughter,…
A powder keg in Korea
When you watch the news about Korea, pray for the return of Christ, pray Revelation 22:20: “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come Lord Jesus.” As we anticipate Thanksgiving and then Advent Season,…
“Where the Wild Things Are,” is only a children’s story
Only God stills the “Wild Things” of life (Psalm 67:7). When our children were young, Where the Wild Things Are was a favorite. I can still quote most of it. The story is simple. Max mouths off to his mother…
47 years ago today Lewis, Kennedy, and Huxley all died
Justin Taylor points out: C. S. Lewis—one week shy of his 65th birthday—collapsed and died at 5:30 PM (GMT) at his residence at The Kilns, outside Oxford, England. Two hours later, U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas,…
Truth without love . . .
Per Trevin Wax: Truth without love is dogmatism. Love without truth is sentimentality. Speaking the truth in love is Christianity. – Bob Russell
Pastoral thoughts illustrated with Stillman Valley Football pictures
For most, Thursday is Thanksgiving. Here in the Valley, it’s Thanksgiving and State Finals Eve. On Friday we play our worthy opponent, Illini West, led by speed merchant Ser “the blur” Whitaker (see the Quincy Whig and the Burlington Hawkeye). …
A Christmas present idea for your pastor
I’m not dropping hints to the Bricks. Jamie and I were already able to go to Cedarly. But, if you are looking for a Christmas present that will both bless your pastor and church (see Motivation for Caring for Your…
It wasn’t too late for this giraffe, how about you?
“Be self controlled and alert, your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8.” If ever there was an illustration for 1 Peter 5:8, it comes from this National Geographic picture.…