Al Mohler recently interviewed Charles Murray regarding Murray’s forthcoming book, Coming Apart. Murray is an academic who has done in-depth statistical analysis of America’s downward moral trajectory. On one level Mohler’s interview of Murray is an intellectual discussion. But it’s…
Why Were There Rules in the Garden of Eden?
I continue to enjoy an advance-endorsement copy of Paul Tripp’s book, Sex and Money: Pleasures that Leave You Empty and Grace that Satisfies. In the below quote, Tripp clarifies why there were boundaries in the Garden of Eden: The rules…
Does this mean that hardships, sickness, disease, and the like happen because God is disciplining his children?
D.A. Carson addresses a reader’s question: Connor S. from Crystal Lake, Illinois, asks: Hebrews 12:6-7 reads: “For those whom the Lord loves he disciplines, and he scourges every son whom he receives. It is for discipline that you endure; God deals…
Thom Rainer: Ten Things Church Members Desire in a Pastor
Thom Rainer: . . . I recently asked a few hundred laypersons to write down what they desired of a pastor. Their responses were open-ended, and there was no limitation on the number of items they could list. Though my…
“For Truly Important Problems”
Seth Godin: You know something is important when you’re willing to let someone else take the credit if that’s what it takes to get it done. Or, in the words of the Apostle Paul: What then? Only that in every…
Seinfeld on the Hard Work of Creativity
For those who survived frozen orange juice and Tang (which we were led to believe is the only thing astronauts drank). HT: The Blazing Center
“Heart”: A Definition that Will Help You Study God’s Word
I am reading an advance copy of Paul Tripp’s forthcoming book, Sex and Money: Pleasures That Leave You Empty and Grace That Satisfies. I would strongly encourage you to pre-order this book. It will encourage your heart to be more…
Is it wrong to have fun at church?
After watching the sermon by David Platt, one young person asked an important question. I think it is such an important question that I am answering it in a new post. Hi Pastor Chris. I thought that sermon was very…
I’m Asking My Wife and Children To Watch This Sermon
I’m not mandating it – – – but, I’m strongly asking – – my family to watch this video. I think it is that important. Would you watch it to? Is there 30 minutes of the news, ESPN, or your…
Mike Wittmer: Escaping from the Prison Camp
In this post, Mike Wittmer mentions that he has a new book coming out on faith and doubt. I’m looking forward to it! In the mean time, here is a brief devotion well worth reading: Shin Dong-hyuk was born into…