Jerry Bridges is one of the theologians and Bible teachers whom I most respect. In this interview with John Piper he talks about a variety of subjects. If you have never read Jerry Bridges, watch this and consider reading the…
The Art of Pick-Pocketing
When my family was in Paris, we were warned repeatedly about pick-pockets. Deep down, I never thought someone could extract my wallet. Now I wonder. Fortunately, it’s not a big problem in Stillman Valley. There is no redemptive application here.…
Bob Bixby: Misérable means Miserable
Pastor Bob Bixby interacts with Les Mis the movie: A lot of discussion about Les Misérables has been had. I’ll join with some scattered thoughts under the following categories: Musicality Vulgarity Spirituality Musicality Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and…
Reasons to Be Excited About 1 Timothy at the Red Brick Church
In our world of moral relativism – – -at a time when so many are unwilling to stand for the Truth – – 1 Timothy is a wonderful call for pastor and local churches to be protectors and supporters of…
D.A. Carson: What is the best way to prepare children for attacks on their faith?
D.A. Carson responds to a question which is of interest to every Christian parent. TT: What is the best way for parents to prepare their children for the attacks on their faith they may face in college? DC: There is no…
Play With Your Children This Christmas Season
Currently, we are playing chess at our house. It makes me smile when I realize we have spent an evening without the television on or a computer in our laps. But there are other ideas for playing with your children.…
Chores on Christmas Eve
This year (2016) our Christmas Eve service is at 4:00 PM. Are you working this Christmas Eve? I grew up on a farm in Southeast Iowa. When my parents first started farming, my dad had a second job, so when…
Peanuts Forever
Charles Schultz humbly reflects on Peanuts. For more see Letters of Note.
What was the greatest miracle ever?
Suppose I asked you to name the greatest miracle that ever took place? If you know the Bible you have lots to choose from. God rescued three from a blazing furnace. He closed the mouths of lions and demolished the…
Ravi Zacharias: Tragedy at Newtown
Ravi Zacharias: The tragedy that shook Newtown, Connecticut, and indeed the entire nation, defies analysis. What must have gone on in the mind of this young man for him to walk into a school of little children and wreak such…