Monthly Archives: September 2008

Mohler on preachingq

Some quotes from this book. “The audacious claim of Christian preaching is that the faithful declaration of the Word of God, spoken through the preacher’s voice, is even more powerful than anything music or image can deliver.” “If we do … Continue reading

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help for the hurting

Here is a great resource for people who have made a terrible choice. Remember that all of us have made terrible choices and that God loves us anyway. In our badness and when we didn’t have anything to offer Him, … Continue reading

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even more language

Continuing this thread of posts, Nathan Busenitz clarifies a bit for us the difference between harsh language condemning sin or heresy and “Flippancy, Frivolity, and Filthy Talk.” It is a useful distinction. In addition, he has this to add about … Continue reading

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homosexual marriage

What about homosexual marriage? what’s the big deal anyway? why would we want people to be unhappy? why would we try to discriminate against some kinds of lifelong relationships and not others? Why do we seem to fixate on this … Continue reading

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importance of prayer

here is an article by R.C. Sproul on prayer. a couple of teasers, but go read the whole thing: Prayer is the secret of holiness–if holiness, indeed, has anything secretive about it. If we examine the lives of the great … Continue reading

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training children

a danger in a church home is that of raising hypocritical children. Kids more concerned with exterior compliance than having a heart for God. Here is some advice for raising kids to experience true worship. Instead of just dealing with … Continue reading

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lighter or darker

which one is better? I can’t decide if the lighter or darker is better. click for larger.

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new website

Senator John Cornyn is launching a new website tomorrow. I have received a sneak peek screenshot and it looks pretty good.

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more hate

I have to say that I really am not understanding this phenomenon.  Aren’t these people who are filled with such nasty bile the ones who claim to be more loving and tolerant than the rest of us?   What is … Continue reading

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compassion

why do we decide to give or not give to those in need? the naked pastor has some thoughts. Very interesting stuff and a good video. here are his questions, but go read the post for the setup and payoff. … Continue reading

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missed an anniversary

No, not THAT one. It isn’t till May. This one. 1982: At precisely 11:44 a.m., Scott Fahlman posts the following electronic message to a computer-science department bulletin board at Carnegie Mellon University: 19-Sep-82 11:44 Scott E Fahlman From: Scott E … Continue reading

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puppies at 5 weeks old

three of the little jewels. Two girls and a boy. click for larger.

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very good advice

Tom Ascol has printed a letter from John Newton to a pastor about to issue a written refutation of doctrinal error. Mr. Newton encourages the recipient to consider at least three areas before he puts pen to paper. CONSIDER YOUR … Continue reading

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musical interlude

hillsong united [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-afZJ9_TIM&hl=en&fs=1] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08YZF87OBQ&hl=en&fs=1]

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why the hate

why does Sarah Palin evoke such a visceral reaction of hatred by other women? Two data points. First we have a personal story from Jay Nordlinger: I myself have a tale to relate. An episode left me kind of shaken, … Continue reading

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again, you don't replace something with nothing

here is the fourth installment in a sometimes series of posts. Mollie Hemingway has an excellent column on this phenomenon. Take some time this weekend and read it over. here is a tease: The reality is that the New Atheist … Continue reading

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foto friday

here is Austin City Hall’s “stinger” and here is Pluto enjoying Bull Creek.

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the importance of Bible Study

I had a question this week about why we need to spend time studying theology. My answer was that a right view of God is necessary when a storm comes into our lives and destroys something. At that point of … Continue reading

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ESV Study Bible

Here is John Piper talking about the ESV Bible and the upcoming ESV Study Bible. He likes them. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlFsBdEkxMQ&hl=en&fs=1] Hat tip to Joe Thorn. UPDATE: and here is Mark Driscoll [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfHIC7I0hyo&hl=en&fs=1] and the page where lots more folks are talking … Continue reading

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more on harsh language

Here is Doug Wilson’s response to the arguments put forward by Nathan Busenitz that I referenced earlier today. Here is Doug’s response to Nathan’s third argument which was definitely the best one he had: 3. And last, Busenitz presents what … Continue reading

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the shape of evil

here is the shape of evil. Get a good look at its contours. Nicholas Provenzo has bought the Lie in its entirety. Like many, I am troubled by the implications of Alaska governor and Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s … Continue reading

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Tough Language

Why did John Piper invite Mark Driscoll to address the topic of harsh language in preaching at the power of words national conference? Let him tell you. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i38tv1AVnRY&hl=en&fs=1] Hat tip to Nathan Busenitz who has more to say on the … Continue reading

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more on Jesus as a "community organizer"

the definitive takedown of the latest blasphemous trope to invade civilized discourse. Please go read the whole thing. here is a teaser (a paragraph from the intro and the third and fifth of five points) to whet your appetite. This … Continue reading

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more on megachurches

Catablog has links to studies regarding the current state of megachurches (over the last few years). Here are some of the findings, but go to Catablog and hit the links to the source materials for more detailed information. “Megachurches – … Continue reading

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Jesus and politics

here is a helpful reminder from Timmy Brister: Those of us who profess allegiance to Jesus Christ cannot allow Him to be painted in colors of blue or red. Furthermore, we cannot allow ourselves to be identified with a political … Continue reading

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