It is nearly undisputed that Jonathan Edwards was North America’s greatest theologian. And, yet after serving his local church for 20 years, he was dismissed as their pastor. Chris Armstrong reflects on the 1750 dismissal of Jonathan Edwards. Minister. Thinker.…
“Divine power to demolish strongholds” / “Let them truckers roll, 10:4”
Here is a verse to memorize and a pathetic way I remember the reference. Notice that I am offering extra credit for this assignment. If there is some area that has a grip on your life (an addiction, pornography, eating,…
Another book give-a-way
Allen Mickle is giving away some sweet books throughout 2010 over on his blog. Click here.
Tell John the Baptist, “The down and out have turned into the up and coming . . .”
Matthew 11:2-6: Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” And Jesus…
An update on Matt Chandler’s brain tumor
I recently posted a link to a video of Pastor Matt Chandler’s thoughts before surgery for a brain tumor. Justin Taylor has posted an update on the prognosis. An update from the Village Church on the pathology report that Matt…
Trevin Wax is giving away a bookstore
I recommend reading Trevin’s blog in any case. But, if you stop by now, you can register to win a veritable plethora of books on Christmas. If you win and you don’t feel like reading the books, then you could…
For Introverts in the Church
I am reading Adam McHugh’s book, Introverts in the Church: Finding Our Place in an Extroverted Culture: an interesting book: In our day, I am convinced that introverts are an important ingredient in the antidote to what ails evangelicalism. Our…
A study on the effects of pornography
Be sure and read the comments at the end of Ed Stetzer’s post on pornography. A new study done by Patrick F. Fagan examines the effects of pornography on individuals, marriage, family and community. Fagan is Senior Fellow and Director…
The Abortion Distortion
I am thinking and praying about a sermon I will preach on January 24 for Sanctity of Life Sunday. I recently filed this post from Al Mohler regarding an important article in New York magazine. Al Mohler: Week by week,…
Podcast of my interview with Cisco Cotto about Unpacking Forgiveness is now available
The podcast of Cisco Cotto interviewing me about Unpacking Forgiveness is available here.