Tim Challies posted an interesting article on the effects of “celebrity culture” in the church and how this impacts our appreciation of the God-given pastor in our local church. Its worth reading… you can find it here http://www.challies.com/archives/articles/ive-never-been-mistaken-for-brad-pitt.php.
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The Effects of “Celebrity Culture” on the Local Church Pastor – by Tim Challies
Posted in Uncategorized on September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Owning” a Book – by Moritmer Adler
Posted in Uncategorized on September 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tim Challies posted a great excerpt from Mortimer Adler’s book, “How to Read a Book.” In it, Adler explains what it means to truly “own” a book. You can read it here http://www.challies.com/archives/articles/quotes/false-reverence.php .
Christian Hedonism – A Reminder by John Piper
Posted in Uncategorized on September 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Over at the Desiring God blog, John Piper has given us a helpful reminder on what “Christian Hedonism” is… and why we should pursue our joy in God alone. You can find it here http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/RecentlyAdded/4205_Rebuilding_Some_Basics_of_Bethlehem_Christian_Hedonism/ .
Back to Blogging…
Posted in Uncategorized on March 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Sorry for the break in blogging. My family and I have recently relocated to Payson, Arizona, where I am serving as a chaplain for the local hospice. I have been without internet service for the past 3 weeks… life goes on… but just barely.
Soli Deo Gloria!!!
9 Ways to Pray for Your Soul – by John Piper
Posted in Uncategorized on January 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
John Piper gives us 9 ways to pray for your own soul… you can find it here http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1566_9_ways_to_pray_for_your_soul/ .
I would suggest printing this out and putting a copy in your Bible and referring to it during your quiet time. I don’t want to put words into Dr. Piper’s mouth, but you don’t have to pray all [...]
All Things Are Better In Koine
Posted in Uncategorized on January 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I happened across this video today and I laughed so hard… harder than I have laughed in a long time. You will probably appreciate it more if you struggled through Greek in seminary… but most geeks (of which I am chief…) will enjoy it… I think…
Enjoy!
P.S. “Legomai Ego” means “I myself [...]
Announcement from Grace to You
Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
There was a recent announcment from Grace to You that as of November 5, 2008, they will be opening up the entire archive of John MacArthur’s sermons for free download at their home page. Dr. John MacArthur has been a faithful expositor of the Word of God for over four decades. His sermons are always [...]
Faithfulness and Fruitfulness
Posted in Uncategorized on July 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Is a ministry unfaithful simply because their is little discernable fruit? If so, then Jeremiah must have been unfaithful. Isaiah saw little fruit. During His earthly ministry, Jesus saw precious little fruit… we can be absolutely certain that He was faithful!
There is a good short post on this over at the Desiring God blog page. [...]
