Author Archives: bkingr

acting like teenage kids

Posted on September 22, 2009 by bkingr

never forget that the crowd running the show in Washington truly deeply believes that they are smarter than you and care more than you do about things. from Drudge here is exhibit A in the condescension lalapalooza: Energy Secretary Chu: … Continue reading →

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alarmed by bad news?

Posted on September 22, 2009 by bkingr

Iain D. Campbell posts a devotion form Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening devotional book on Psalm 112:7. Excellent reminder from CHS: “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings.” Christian, you ought not to dread the arrival of evil tidings; because … Continue reading →

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guilt and forgiveness

Posted on September 22, 2009 by bkingr

R.C. Sproul, Jr. on Cornerstones and Stumbling Blocks. Here is the opening paragraph, but go read all of it: Why do the wicked flee when none pursue? Guilt. Why do we by nature exchange the glory of the Creator for … Continue reading →

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global warming

Posted on September 21, 2009 by bkingr

if there is something about which the world has been certain (at least certain far left precincts of the world), it is that global warming is occurring and that it is man caused. the proposed remedy has been to wreck … Continue reading →

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II Timothy 3:12

Posted on September 20, 2009 by bkingr

II Timothy 3:12 says “12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,”. Do you believe that? Do you believe that all means all and that persecution really means persecution? Really? here is … Continue reading →

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the Ministry of Meekness

Posted on September 19, 2009 by bkingr

Continuing to read Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, we arrive on pages 95-97 at his description of the ministry of meekness that Christians owe to one another: Only he who lives by the forgiveness of his sin in Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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photo phridai

Posted on September 18, 2009 by bkingr

rain and cool brought out the wildflowers (new header picture) sunrise last week and williamson county fall league ball has begun

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PocketBible for iPhone

Posted on September 17, 2009 by bkingr

I have been using Laridian’s PocketBible software on my PDA then phones for a long long time. I used it on my old Handspring Visors, my Treo300 phone, my Treo600, my samsung PPC6500 (windows Mobile), and even on my Windows … Continue reading →

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spiritual leadership

Posted on September 16, 2009 by bkingr

John Piper’s article on spiritual leadership is a treasure trove of extremely valuable information. I found this bit on marks of a good teacher especially interesting since I have spent a lot of time teaching. 9. Able to Teach It … Continue reading →

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David Powlison on marital intimacy

Posted on September 16, 2009 by bkingr

fascinating talk from David Powlison on marital intimacy. Part 2 below about transparency in small groups about struggles is critically important. making prayer requests that are personal, real, and humbling is extremely important. If you are part of a group … Continue reading →

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ripple effects

Posted on September 15, 2009 by bkingr

I saw this interesting and strangely haunting story yesterday on one of the ripple effects of the worldwide economic downturn. Here, on a sleepy stretch of shoreline at the far end of Asia, is surely the biggest and most secretive … Continue reading →

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Got to thinking about eyes

Posted on September 14, 2009 by bkingr

Yesterday after I posted about Joel Osteen and his blurb about his forthcoming newest book, I got to thinking. What I was thinking about is how the worldview he is promoting is completely foundationally skewed. It is exactly backwards. Here … Continue reading →

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more prosperity gospel

Posted on September 13, 2009 by bkingr

back to vitamin z for an update on Joel Osteen’s newest book. check it out: So, Joel Osteen sent us an email yesterday to let us know about his new book, It’s Your Time. Joel wanted us to know that we … Continue reading →

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the mechanics of a D&X

Posted on September 13, 2009 by bkingr

courtesy of Vitamin Z here is the deposition testimony of Dr. Carhart from the University of Nebraska about the particulars of his method of abortion. Just read it, if you can, but I warn you that it is deeply disturbing. … Continue reading →

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phriday photos

Posted on September 11, 2009 by bkingr

cooling off

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4 G's

Posted on September 10, 2009 by bkingr

from Jonathan Dodson, Tim Chester’s 4 G’s: In You Can Change, Tim Chester helpfully points us to four basic promises. The 4 Gs: 1. God is great – so we don’t have to be in control 2. God is glorious – so … Continue reading →

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ben rector is free fallin'

Posted on September 10, 2009 by bkingr

cool stuff (I don’t know why vimeo videos won’t embed for me. either I am doing it wrong or wordpress doesn’t support it, but click through the link before or the one after to see it.) Ben Rector – Free … Continue reading →

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true believer

Posted on September 9, 2009 by bkingr

In Britain, an employment tribunal has officially ruled environmentalism to be a religious belief justifying protection by employment laws. Senior executive Tim Nicholson claimed he was unfairly dismissed by a property investment company because his views on the environment conflicted … Continue reading →

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Another perspective on Calvinism

Posted on September 9, 2009 by bkingr

Here is Dolan Cummings on Calvinism here in Calvin’s 500th year. Its effect on Scotland and modern manifestations. It doesn’t appear that Mr. Cummings is a Christ follower which makes his bit on Mark Driscoll especially interesting. One of the … Continue reading →

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WSJ on Van Jones

Posted on September 8, 2009 by bkingr

Jennifer Rubin points to an important Wall Street Journal editorial on who Van Jones was and his important standing in the leftist community in this country. the editorial makes two points very well and is well worth a read in … Continue reading →

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another reminder

Posted on September 8, 2009 by bkingr

Here from Justin Taylor is another reminder of the importance of an essentially literal approach to Bible translation. Quoting Robert Alter: My notion of effective translation of the Bible involves a high degree of literalism–within the limits of reasonably acceptable … Continue reading →

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price of perpetual boyhood

Posted on September 7, 2009 by bkingr

Amy Holmes is wondering if there is a price for men to pay in their pursuit of perpetual adolescence. Inher post on The Corner she says about the death of DJ AM [Adam Goldstein]: But consider: He died a 36-year-old … Continue reading →

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Bible translation tribes

Posted on September 6, 2009 by bkingr

iMonk quotes Scot McKnight’s breakdown of which evangelical tribes prefer which translation of the Bible. Interesting stuff. I don’t know if he meant for it to be amusing, but it kind of is that too. Scott Mcknight recently came right … Continue reading →

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the departure of Van Jones

Posted on September 6, 2009 by bkingr

before the “Green Jobs Czar” who resigned in the middle of the night on Saturday/Sunday of Labor Day weekend disappears into the memory hole, take a moment to consider that his hiring was not accidental. His radical views did not … Continue reading →

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worship for blokey blokes

Posted on September 5, 2009 by bkingr

interview with Matt Redman about the modern church being over-mothered and under-fathered. HT to Timmy Brister See also, God is not your girlfriend

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