Author Archives: bkingr

syncretism

Thanks to Al Mohler, I ran across this story from the Leaf Chronicle. Syncetism is the reconciliation/fusion of opposing belief systems. the Leaf Chronicle story talks about Christians using eastern meditation in their devotions. Like many churchgoers in the Bible … Continue reading

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Gospel presentation

I have been speaking about the necessity of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here is an excellent example of a no punches pulled presentation. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPZlzDTdSsE&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&fs=1] hat tip to Timmy Brister.

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friday feautaux

a couple of macros. and a sepia of Daniel checking his pictures

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another Dan Allender quote

Reformissionary has posted another Dan Allender quote from Leading with a Limp. Clearly, I am going to have to get this book. Paul calls leaders not merely to be humble and self-effacing but to be desperate and honest. It is … Continue reading

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the result of knowing Christ

here is the result of KNOWING the Jesus described below. when you KNOW the sovereign supreme Jesus intimately well, then you can calmly reject pardons that would keep you from burning at the stake if you would only reject that … Continue reading

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we must KNOW this Christ

this is the Christ we must know: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moW_x1M-VaU&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1] parting question. does the supremacy of Christ recited here give you comfort? or does it provoke some other emotion? Just asking. hat tip to Vitamin Z

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Voddie Baucham

who knew? he seemed so normal. So passionate about the gospel. wow. Just can’t ever tell about some people. Here let him tell you himself: However, neither of these constituted fatal infractions. I co-sponsored an education in 2004, but preached … Continue reading

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a word from Mark Driscoll

here is a word from Mark Driscoll: If you look at porn, have looked at porn, or know someone that looks at porn—download this book, print it out, and read it. This book is now available to download and print … Continue reading

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now for something different

this is cool. and it is supremely, to use Jonah Goldberg’s word, nerdtastic. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk5_OSsawz4&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&fs=1]

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shoot the wolves

Many of you may remember Mark Driscoll’s talk at the Desiring God National Conference this year. Item number three in that message is that we have a responsibility to shoot the wolves. As I mentioned here, shooting the wolves means … Continue reading

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Questions at church?

I don’t watch the show Desperate Housewives so I only have a passing familiarity with it or its characters. But thanks to the Vision Navigator, I saw this clip and it struck a chord with me. watch this right quick … Continue reading

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moon in black and white

Here is a trick that I learned this week from Shadow Hunter on flickr. If you shoot the moon in black and white, it comes out sharper than color. See if you can tell which is which:

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trying direct photo insert

a bit of flaring. instead of linking to flickr. if you click on the picture, you can see the full size version.

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religion v. redemption

While we are talking about Mark Driscoll, here is probably my most favorite ten minutes from him that I have yet heard. Just watch this (several times) and think about it. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXKT8IPdvzA&hl=en&fs=1]

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Porn Again Christian

Mark Driscoll has finished posting all of his free book Porn Again Christian. The book can be read in its entirety here. In a short while it will be available in a downloadable pdf. It is a bit raw in … Continue reading

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Piper on Justification

here is a link to an audio file of an interview by Mike Reeves of John Piper on the topic of justification. Excellent stuff. Hat tip to Adrian Warnock.

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some thoughts on Missional

here are a couple of videos about the AL in missional. funny but with a point. watch for nine and a half minutes. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxgPMYqsRY4&hl=en&fs=1] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-96a8LuuUU&hl=en&fs=1] via Jesse Phillips at Catalyst.

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friday fotos

adam and the cat looking comfortable fall leaves from which I cropped my current header. pushed the saturation to max to blow out the red and emphasize the color.

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Southern Baptist Preachers

If you are a preacher in the SBC, then Scott Hart has a word for you. In fact, he has several contained in an open letter here. Here are a few of Scott’s words, but go on over to his … Continue reading

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thought for the day

from David Bosch, Believing the Future via Todd Hiestand. “Mission is more than and different from recruiting to our brand of religion; it is alerting people to the universal reign of God.” David Bosch in Believing the Future

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young men adrift

Collin Hansen has a great article in Christianity Today today. He first states the problem: You know the guy. He somehow managed to graduate college, but he still lives with his parents. And he doesn’t plan to move out anytime … Continue reading

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reluctant leader?

I was reading Steve McCoy’s blog and he has another intriguing quote today. Today’s quote is from Leading With a Limp by Dan Allender: We should bless men and women who have done their level best to escape leadership but … Continue reading

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Prodigal God

here is an excerpt from the book the Prodigal God that I mentioned previously here. as quoted by steve mccoy: Jesus’s teaching consistently attracted the irreligious while offending the Bible-believing, religious people of his day. However, in the main, our … Continue reading

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life

here is a very vivid and poignant reminder that every day we have is a special gift from God. Thank you Elliot. wow. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th6Njr-qkq0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1] hat tip to the Vision Navigator.

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domesticated or dangerous?

as a Christ follower, have you been safely neutered and domesticated? do you long for more? do you dare ask God to make you dangerous to the devil and his demons? Mark Batterson has an article on Catalyst about the … Continue reading

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