What is the Collateral Damage of Your Preaching?
May 19, 2013
There is no excuse for shooting blanks or firing harmlessly into the air. For more see: What is the Collateral Damage of Your Preaching?.
Sunday Musings on a Day Measured by God
May 19, 2013
Psalm 119:49-56 The Lord’s Day by John Nunnikhoven from May 12, 2013 Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law. When I think of your … More Sunday Musings on a Day Measured by God
Plastic Fruit Christianity; Calvinism and Women; R.A. Dickey; What about Embassy attacks During Bush and Clinton?
May 18, 2013
Weekend Links Enjoying a visit with an unsung hero of this generation, Terry Ivy. A man mighty in faith and obedience who God has quietly used to effect the planting of 44 churches in the 10-40 Window of India in just the last 18 months. Thousands have been converted and are being deployed to plant … More Plastic Fruit Christianity; Calvinism and Women; R.A. Dickey; What about Embassy attacks During Bush and Clinton?
Living Wisely with and Praying for Those Who Identify Themselves as Enemies
May 17, 2013
Weekend Musings Christians are called to love and pray for our enemies and even those who persecute us (Matthew 5:4; Luke 6:35; Romans 12:14). But we are also warned throughout Scriptures like the one quoted below, to not emulate or follow their example. Christians have not always been faithful to “the love and pray for” … More Living Wisely with and Praying for Those Who Identify Themselves as Enemies
A Church Planter Asks: What do you use for discipleship?
May 16, 2013
Thursday is for Discipleship This exchange took place on a Facebook private message last year. A church planter asks about discipleship material. Hi Marty! Real quick, what material do you use/have used for discipleship in your church? We (the elders at the church I pastor) really want to make a concentrated effort toward leading our … More A Church Planter Asks: What do you use for discipleship?
For All My Farmer Friends Sowing More than Corn
May 15, 2013
Just a link. More than a link. Admiration. Hope. Encouragement. And maybe … a challenge to live more fully for the glory of Christ and the joy of others. Link: Three Words to Change a Life “Then you came”
Why Mockery is a Weak Man’s Argument
May 15, 2013
I love the winsomeness of Dr. Sean McDowell’s respect for others and their ideas, even when he believes they are wrong. Atheist Richard Dawkins, on the other hand, is an example of a brilliant mind corrupted by arrogance and disdain. Lacking respect for all who disagree with him, Dawkins resorts to mockery when his ideas … More Why Mockery is a Weak Man’s Argument
Why Prayer is Mightier than the Sword: A Mother’s Day Ray of Hope
May 12, 2013
Sunday Musings A mother, perhaps more than anyone else in the culture is a sower of futures. And Christian mothers are always seeding the future with Gospel values, the Gospel message and Gospel hope. She sows her seed in the rush and bustle of daily life and responsibilities that are often overwhelming and frequently (too … More Why Prayer is Mightier than the Sword: A Mother’s Day Ray of Hope
Moderate Muslims; Jewish Jerusalem; Pentagon Weakness; Heart Neglect; Dallas Willard
May 11, 2013
Weekend Links Great weekend so far with six hours yesterday with three high-school buddies followed by four hours with a college friend. I’m reminded of my brother Ed’s oft repeated comment to the simple “how are you doing?” question: “Better than I deserve.” How true in my own life. Today my cousin will marry. It … More Moderate Muslims; Jewish Jerusalem; Pentagon Weakness; Heart Neglect; Dallas Willard
Soft Pretzel Dreams and Much More
May 10, 2013
Friday is for Heart Songs I’m in Philadelphia this weekend for my youngest cousin’s wedding. I have been dreaming of cheese steaks and soft pretzels for three weeks! (Had my first soft pretzel this morning complements of my brother who went out early and brought a bag of them home.) Even more, I am looking … More Soft Pretzel Dreams and Much More
