Tag Archives: francis chan

Radical

Posted on May 27, 2010 by bkingr

here is the promotional video for Radical by David Platt. Radical by David Platt from Taylor Robinson on Vimeo. I read it a couple of weeks ago and I was capsized by it. It is now on my “read it … Continue reading →

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two tough takes

Posted on May 1, 2010 by bkingr

here are two tough to hear takes on the Christian life described in the Bible compared to the modern church in the U.S. today. from David Platt: and from Francis Chan: HT to Timmy Brister for posting both of these … Continue reading →

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Francis Chan

Posted on April 22, 2010 by bkingr

this is your joy?!?! HT to Vitamin Z Francis is practicing what he is preaching. “Why do I fear following in faith? What risk is too great if the voice of the Lord is leading?”

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bookshelf

Posted on February 26, 2010 by bkingr

I just finished Norm Podhoretz’ book and I am almost finished with Francis Chan. Next I will split time between Jane Austen and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. We are doing the Piper study with our home group on Friday evenings. Amazon.com Widgets

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Forgotten God

Posted on February 25, 2010 by bkingr

I am reading Francis Chan’s book, Forgotten God It is very similar to the writing style and approach that Francis took when he wrote Crazy Love(which is on my “read every January list”). In other words, it is easy to … Continue reading →

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Banging the Drum

Posted on December 7, 2009 by bkingr

Francis Chan continues to bang the drum. This man really fires me up. Have you read Crazy Love yet? you should. here are a couple of bits from his article, but go read the whole thing. [In starting Cornerstone Church] … Continue reading →

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lukewarm and loving it?

Posted on November 10, 2009 by bkingr

Francis Chan’s question three years ago is are you lukewarm and loving it? well? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBhqrtMqrv8&hl=en&fs=1&]

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six flags over Jesus

Posted on November 8, 2009 by bkingr

compare and contrast this to this. here is an excerpt from the first one: Q: What can the church expect to gain from all the changes? A: The transformation of our campus will dramatically increase First Baptist’s ability to minister … Continue reading →

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a couple of videos.

Posted on July 7, 2009 by bkingr

Here are a couple of videos from vitamin z’s blog. First, like Vitamin Z says, you really don’t want to play this guy in H.O.R.S.E. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCtZOlGLL5s&hl=en&fs=1&] second and more seriously, here is Francis Chan talking about Christian “security” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA_uwWPE6lQ&hl=en&fs=1&]

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Horton on the Prosperity Gospel

Posted on May 6, 2009 by bkingr

Michael S. Horton confronts the modern iteration of the prosperity gospel here with a particular emphasis on Joel Osteen. Oh my goodness, it is magnificent. here are some clips, but go check it out in full when you have some … Continue reading →

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Francis Chan on the Church

Posted on February 11, 2009 by bkingr

I am reading Francis Chan’s book Crazy Love. I am more than halfway finished with it and I will be posting more about it once I have finished it. I can already see that it is going to have to … Continue reading →

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