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defending life

Posted on October 3, 2010 by bkingr

interesting chart and presentation from the guys at Stand to Reason blog. and a presentation regarding the chart ht to vitamin z

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Think

Posted on September 21, 2010 by bkingr

John Piper has a new book out called Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God. Vitamin Z has an excerpt today that makes me want to read the book. check this out: Now, the key question … Continue reading →

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Think

Posted on September 16, 2010 by bkingr

Vitamin Z has an interesting quote from John Piper about Christianity being compatible with thinking.  Here it is, what do you think? Paul commands us to think about what he says. Use your mind. Engage your reasoning powers when you … Continue reading →

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sovereignty of God in salvation

Posted on June 7, 2010 by bkingr

Brian Lopez has reposted a list from Jonathan Edwards of six ways that God is sovereign in salvation. here are numbers 2 and 4 2. God exercises His sovereignty in the advantages He bestows upon individual persons. “Everyone needs salvation, … Continue reading →

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Don’t do it, just don’t

Posted on May 25, 2010 by bkingr

classic tune for men’s marriage assistance courtesy of Vitamin Z.

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two on suffering

Posted on September 29, 2009 by bkingr

first courtesy of Vitamin Z we get this comforting bit that we will never be able to fully explain the problem of evil but that we can trust God anyway: So how do Christians explain the problem of evil? The … 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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law/gospel

Posted on July 28, 2009 by bkingr

iMonk goes on a rant about law preaching versus gospel preaching that is both entertaining and informative. take a look. In other words, it’s an unmitigated disaster unless the Gospel is heard louder, longer and much clearer than anything else. … Continue reading →

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New Piper book, free pdf

Posted on July 27, 2009 by bkingr

zach points out that the new John Piper book with missionary stories is available free for download. DG Blog: John Piper’s new book Filling Up the Afflictions of Christ is now available for download. Get it for free. Read an interview by … Continue reading →

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oh, I'm much worse than that

Posted on June 3, 2009 by bkingr

I love this bit of self-deprecation and reliance on grace from Martin Luther as updated by Carl Trueman. This is some good stuff. …..it has been brought to my attention over the last years that I am the hapless lackey … Continue reading →

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self-righteousness is no respecter of persons

Posted on May 27, 2009 by bkingr

courtesy of vitamin z, I ran across Tullian Tchividjian’s excellent post on the double reach of the disease of self-righteousness. good stuff. Now, it’s very interesting that in the Bible it’s always the immoral person that gets the Gospel before … Continue reading →

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Zach is thankful for Mark Driscoll

Posted on May 24, 2009 by bkingr

Zach of Vitamin Z is thankful for Mark Driscoll. Most people know that Mark is known for his strong push for men to act like Biblical men. Sometimes I feel that this crosses the line and could give people the … Continue reading →

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Emerging Church: RIP?

Posted on May 5, 2009 by bkingr

C. Michael Patton has written an obituary for the emerging church after 15 years. It got some cries out, made some very good points, called for changed [sic], and then died. Its leaders are disappearing or have disassociated themselves from … Continue reading →

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mute math

Posted on April 22, 2009 by bkingr

Vitamin Z has posted Mute Math’s new video “Spotlight.” Z also has a quote about how it was made. Pretty cool. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry6GAwDCI2I&hl=en&fs=1] and of course, my favorite Mute Math is “Typical.” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAtXKS9ZxvM&hl=en&fs=1]

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that Newsweek cover story

Posted on April 7, 2009 by bkingr

Newsweek has a cover story on “the End of Christian America.” here is an optimistic bit from the article: Let’s be clear: while the percentage of Christians may be shrinking, rumors of the death of Christianity are greatly exaggerated. Being … Continue reading →

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church

Posted on March 17, 2009 by bkingr

Mike Leuken wonders about our default approach to thinking about our church. “I am dissatisfied” was identified as a barrier to spiritual growth. Of those surveyed, 17 percent expressed some degree of dissatisfaction with their church; over half of these … Continue reading →

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listening

Posted on February 17, 2009 by bkingr

listening is a skill that must be consciously cultivated. Like Vitamin Z says, listening well displays humility and is essential for leadership. luckily, Gavin Ortlund has posted 20 qualities of good listeners to provide some guidance to us as we … Continue reading →

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hard to face but real

Posted on February 9, 2009 by bkingr

Ok, there is an event that occurred that has to be faced even though it is horrible. Benjamin linked to the news story in his comment to this post. The quick summary is that a woman went to have an … Continue reading →

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public v. private

Posted on January 4, 2009 by bkingr

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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Will and Power

Posted on December 13, 2008 by bkingr

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 →

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Performance v. Grace

Posted on November 3, 2008 by bkingr

Here is a diagnostic test from Tim Chester to use in order to determine if your community is based on performance or grace: Is your community a community of performance or a community of grace? Try these diagnostic tests … … Continue reading →

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John Piper on abortion

Posted on November 3, 2008 by bkingr

Here are Piper’s top ten reasons on why it is wrong to take the lives of unborn children: 1. God commanded, “Thou shalt not murder” (Exodus 20:13). 2. The destruction of conceived human life — whether embryonic, fetal, or viable … Continue reading →

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Al Mohler on the babies

Posted on October 31, 2008 by bkingr

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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