How much are you really praying about the challenges you face in life? Going through my Scripture memory system today (see these posts), I came across this verse that I started memorizing on September 3, 1993. So, he said to…
The Big Picture: Earthquake in Haiti
Click here for more pictures from Haiti. Pray.
Don’t plan a future for the “clouds in your coffee”
If you’re from my era, the word picture of “clouds in my coffee” doesn’t bring to mind verses from the Bible. Rather, my generation immediately hears Carly singing about the vanity of an unknown ex-boyfriend who probably thought the song…
Rob Dreher on Avatar
Rob Dreher is more patient with Avatar than some of the other reviews linked to: I finally made it to “Avatar” today. Whatever else there is to say about the film, it was well worth seeing for the visual spectacle…
The Pain of Infertility
One of the worst sorts of suffering that people endure in a fallen world is that of infertility. Jason Kovacs points to a resource that may help. Years ago when my wife and I were dealing with infertility the Lord…
Should a Christian get a tattoo even if his parents object?
Dr. Russ Moore raises a questions that is increasingly under consideration. While Dr. Moore has not yet given his response, this is a post where the comments are worth reading. Click here.
Infant baptism, believer’s baptism, or both?
Trevin Wax reviews a book in which three authors defend alternative views on baptism. Sharing Trevin’s view as I do, I appreciate the questions that he raises, but also the gracious way in which he does so. A number of…
Leaders: Don’t wear yourself out worrying about little bubbles
As Kipling said, leaders must, keep their heads when all men doubt them, yet make allowance for their doubting too. We must always be strong enough in our foundational commitments to Christ that we don’t topple every time someone questions…
Images from the Moon
I never cease to be amazed by the wonders of creation. Psalm 19:1 ! The Big Picture: NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) was launched in June, 2009, and is currently orbiting the Moon around its poles at a low altitude…
Reviewing Last Sunday’s Sermon, “Why We Deserve It”
For our people, it would be a great idea to prepare for tomorrow by prayerfully reflecting on last Sunday’s sermon. You can go to the church web site to listen to sermons: www.theredbrickchurch.org . (Romans 1:18-23) – In Romans 1:18…