As only he can do, Dave Barry interacts with the last 12 months. To be sure, it was a year that saw plenty of bad news. But in almost every instance, there was offsetting good news: BAD NEWS: The economy…
Biblically, there is no excuse for not listening to this video – – one way or another
Many have watched, “The Known Universe” – – but, have you really listened to it? According to the Bible, there is no excuse for not listening, at least figuratively. This video which shows the awesomeness of the universe and illustrates…
Pictures from 2009
There is another amazing collection of pictures on Boston.com. What struck me as I looked at this collection is the wonder of God’s Creation and the beauty of image bearers in particular. And, it doesn’t matter where you are in…
“They shall splash at a ten-league canvas with brushes of comets’ hair”
One of my favorite Kipling poems: WHEN Earth’s last picture is painted, and the tubes are twisted and dried, When the oldest colours have faded, and the youngest critic has died, We shall rest, and, faith, we shall need it…
Leaders know how to pick up a crumb and carry it into the next room
One of my major goals for the coming years is to continue to develop male leadership in our church. There are a group of guys that I sent this email out to today. Guys, Did you read Proverbs 30 today?…
In 2010, Let’s respond to the least manipulative invitation ever given
Matthew 16:24: Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Philip Yancey: Take up your cross and follow me,’ Jesus said, in the least manipulative…
Piper: When you hug those who are suffering, you need a place to stand
If you aren’t suffering terribly right now, you know someone who is. John Piper (12/27/09) preached on suffering and Romans 8:15-25 at the Village Church who recently learned that their young senior pastor, Matt Chandler, has a malignant brain tumor. …
Collin Hansen’s Top 10 Theological Stories of 2010
One of my favorite young writers is Collin Hansen. You can read his list of the top theological stories from 2009 here. In my considered opinion, this is a good survey.
A balanced reflection on the American life of Oral Roberts
John Mark Reynolds reflects on the late Oral Roberts. This is a post to learn from both in content but also in how to graciously interact with the life of a visible leader. Oral Roberts lived and believed in the…
Devotions from the 10 Commandments
Justin Taylor gives a concise overview of how Luther encouraged people to pray through the 10 Commandments (See Exodus 20:3-17). Justin then points to another link. In A Simple Way to Pray, Martin Luther described how he uses the Ten…