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public v. private
Carl Trueman has some some thoughts on the economic trouble that Playboy is in and why this might not be the good news you would think it would be. very interesting. here is a tease: The mainstreaming of pornography, and … Continue reading
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Tagged carl trueman, decorum, playboy, pornography, private, public, vitamin z
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a fascinating article
Courtesy of Carl Trueman here is an article in the Times of London from an atheist. His point is that what the continent of Africa needs is the spiritual renewal brought by Christian missionaries. Here is a teaser, but you … Continue reading
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Tagged africa, carl trueman, faith, matthew parris, reformation, renewal, spiritual change, tribal culture
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essentials
is believing that Jesus was born of a virgin necessary for orthodoxy? Al Mohler’s answer is an unequivocal “yes.” Can a true Christian deny the virgin birth? The answer to that question must be a decisive No. Those who deny … Continue reading
what Christmas is all about
here is what Christmas is all about: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn10FF-FQfs&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] Hat tip to Vitamin Z
one way?
You may have heard a while back about a survey that indicated most American Christians believe that there is more than one way to heaven. The survey’s methodology was questioned and, as a result, it has been redone. The results … Continue reading
Posted in church, culture
Tagged doctrine, Dr. Al Mohler, exclusivity of the gospel, One Way?, pew forum, religious survey, superficiality, Todd Burus
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Mark Driscoll on The Shack
here is Mark Driscoll’s take on the Shack [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK65Jfny70Y&hl=en&fs=1] a couple of other Mark Driscoll videos here including his entire message on using harsh language.
Posted in culture, teaching
Tagged heresy, idolatry, mark driscoll, modalism, the shack
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Will and Power
like I said, when you refuse to submit to God’s way, what you are left with is will and power. What do I want and how do I find a way to get it. Check this out. I love it … Continue reading
God is God, not your girlfriend or boyfriend
Jonathan Dodson hits on something that bugs me too about some contemporary christian songs. God is not properly the subject of a sappy syrupy love song that could just as easily have been sung about our then current crush when … Continue reading
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Tagged contemporary christian music, God's love, God's wrath, jonathan dodson
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more on the Shack
Resurgence has posted Scott Lindsey’s thorough review of The Shack. It is the best one I have seen yet at taking the problems with the book head on from scripture. Bookmark the page and go back to it anytime someone … Continue reading
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Tagged scott lindsey, the shack, tim challies, william p. young
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background noise
Tim Challies has a great post on technology and its role in our lives. The whole thing is worth reading, but here is an excerpt to get you started. In our culture we have allowed ourselves to become notoriously busy. … Continue reading
what she said
I was disgusted to hear on the news yesterday that a 34 year old man died in a Black Friday rush at a Wal Mart in New York. What a spectacle. What an illustration of this country’s complete decadence. Here … Continue reading
Posted in bingo/ditto, culture
Tagged black friday, julie neidlinger, lone prairie.net, walmart
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Happy Thanksgiving
happy Thanksgiving to everyone. In spite of the recent economic crisis, we continue to live in one of the most blessed nations in the history of the world. God, in his sovereignty and to praise of his glorious grace, has … Continue reading
Posted in culture, mission
Tagged 105mm, 28mm, autumn, d300, fall, food, God's sovereignty, health, leaves, material blessings, nikkor 105mm f2.8 AF, nikkor 28mm f2.8 AF, nikon, nikon d300, safety, thanksgiving
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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
Posted in church, culture
Tagged john rogers, martyrdom, queen mary, refusal to recant, the gospel
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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.
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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Tagged challenge, collin hansen, danger, dangerous, gospel, men adrift, missions, risk, young men
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post election thoughts
justin taylor and timmy brister make some excellent points today. justin’s post is short and includes these reminders from scripture: No matter who you voted for–or whether you voted at all–it’s important to remember that, as President, Barack Obama will … Continue reading
Posted in culture, politics, teaching
Tagged campaign 2008, christian response, election 20008
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Al Mohler on the babies
here is Al Mohler’s take on the babies. Go read all of it. I can understand the fatigue and the sense of frustration. On the other hand, we have witnessed a growing respect for life as ultrasound technologies have opened … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, al mohler, choice, life, negotiate with death, roe v. wade, vitamin z
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Christless Christianity
I am going to read this book in the near future. Challies has reviewed Christless Christianity by Michael Horton and the review is awesome. Take a little time and go read the whole review. here is a bit from the … Continue reading
Posted in books, church, culture
Tagged book review, christless christianity, michael horton, self help, tim challies, your best life now
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Doug Wilson on the Shack
here is bit of Doug Wilson’s take on the Shack by William Young. Powerful and true words from Doug: And this brings me to the way in which this book was simply terrible, blasphemous. But before going on, I have … Continue reading
MacBook touch?
Is there a MacBook touch coming to Macworld Expo 2009? that is the persistent and intriguing rumor. MacDailyNews links to the New York Times bits blog with this statement “Or is it the “MacBook touch” about which we reported on … Continue reading
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Tagged apple, mac, macbook, macbook touch, macworld 2009, netbook, steve jobs
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only in America
Awesome look at capitalism at work. Here are a couple of entrepreneurs who recognize a market need and fill the need. They get to do what they love and make money at the same time. Best part is when she … Continue reading
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Tagged capitalism, earthworms, entrepreneurs, freedom, sopchoppy worm festival, worm grunting, worm harvesting, worms
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real persecution
Real persecution still exists and real christians are still being called upon to endure hardship. here is a hard to read story about one faithful pastor’s struggle along with his family. Pray for Pastor Bike Zhang and his family: October … Continue reading
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Tagged china, endurance, hardship, house churches, pastor bike zhang, suffering
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you don't replace something with nothing
As I have said before several times and as I will keep saying as long as I am allowed, you don’t replace something with nothing. A post-christian, post-modern culture is not one of rational empirical scientific harmony. It is one … Continue reading
Posted in culture, politics
Tagged campaign 2008, election 2008, maggie mertens, obama as jesus, obamamessiah, politics, religion, smith college, superstition
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