Tag Archives: idolatry

more reviews of The Shack

Posted on January 28, 2010 by bkingr

some big guns have turned their attention to Wm P. Young’s book, The Shack. Tim Keller of Redeemer Presbyterian has read it and Dr. Al Mohler is concerned about the discernment ability of modern evangelicals in light of the fact … Continue reading →

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trade it all?

Posted on December 15, 2009 by bkingr

A friend of mine put this question up on Facebook last night: Michael Irvin “would trade it all for 19-0” and wonders: What would you trade it all for? a question like that crawls up into my brain and rolls … Continue reading →

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Genesis

Posted on November 22, 2009 by bkingr

At our church, the Austin Stone Community Church, we are going through Genesis. So far the messages have been convicting and edifying. Today Matt preached on the bigness of God and the closeness of God. God is both the sovereign … Continue reading →

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coming attractions

Posted on August 8, 2009 by bkingr

courtesy of Jonathan Dodson, I ran across this post by Mark Driscoll and his recent encounter with ABC’s Terry Moran and the Nightline crew. Sounds interesting. I wonder what the finished product will look like. I sat down for about … Continue reading →

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who do you trust?

Posted on July 23, 2009 by bkingr

Jesus said in John 10:10 that the thief came only to steal kill and destroy. By contrast, his purpose was to bring life and that life “abundantly.” Jesus goes on in John 10 to assure us that he is a … Continue reading →

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the Shack part IV (conclusion)

Posted on May 18, 2009 by bkingr

this is the wrap up of my series on The Shack. Part I, Part II and Part III are intended to convey to you that God is God. The reason that I am so exercised about this book is simple. … Continue reading →

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worshipping a figment of our own heart

Posted on January 21, 2009 by bkingr

Since I read Dr. Roger Olson’s article attempting to relieve God of responsibility for the I35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis Minnesota a quote posted by Todd Bumgarner from John Calvin a couple of days prior to that has been echoing … Continue reading →

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Mark Driscoll on The Shack

Posted on December 20, 2008 by bkingr

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.

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syncretism

Posted on November 22, 2008 by bkingr

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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