Another gem from the offerings of Kairos Journal This comes from a previous generation (many previous generations ago) and requires a slow reading. Think on Charnock’s words. He is wise and he writes to make us wise and holy–two things that God desires and we need. Practical Atheism—Stephen Charnock (1628 – 1680) Educated at Emmanuel … More The Practical Atheism of Disobedience
It would be great to sit around a table with other pastors and just brainstorm about ten things we could do in our churches to exalt Christ as supremely valuable and worthy of not only passionate praise but a bold proclamation of the gospel outside the walls of our buildings. via The Discussion We Need … More The Discussion We Need to Have with Pastors
Tuesday is for Preaching The church in America is sick. She has buildings and schools and Bible Colleges and Seminaries. Dozens of parachurch organizations exist to help her accomplish her mission, magazines and books continue to pour forth from her publishers. Whole new genres have developed from Christian novels to Christian music, Christian Comedy, Christian … More Consumers of a Christian-flavored-life
Weekend Links The weather is changing, footballs are flying through the air and it won’t be long before the leaves drop from the trees. I love the Fall. And you are going to love some of these links. As always, I don’t endorse all of them or all of the perspective in each of them … More Bob Dylan; the Darkside; Der Spiegel on Obama; Forced Abortions; Sex Trafficking; NFL Leadership Lessons;
Christopher Yuan is a former member of our church in Bolingbrook who was rescued from drugs and homosexuality by the prayers of his mother, the faithfulness of his father, a federal prison, the prayers of the saints of New Song Church and sound biblical teaching. Today, Christopher is a graduate of Moody Graduate School, and … More Very Important Article, Video and Discussion on Homosexuality
My son just published his first book, the second book he has written. When he was 16-17 he wrote a novel with his cousin that ran to over 200 pages but this is his first published work. Despite the fact that I am proud of him and biased, it is worth a look. You can … More My Son Just Published His First Book!
I saw this video at least twice last year. Two million views are still too few. Watch it and make it viral. Send it to every believer you know. Bow and worship your king. In the hope that all the family of Christ, all over the world, in churches large and small, in Cathedrals, warehouses, … More A Video that Should Sweep Through Christendom
Heart Songs I want to bleed for Christ Such that His pleasure Insures a continuous transfusion And the trail of my life Leaves a crimson path to follow. Make me a slave for Your mission. Let me open a vein each morning. Let my heart be Your vessel To pump out my life for the … More Leave a Crimson Path to Follow
How can we cry out for deliverance and rescue if we don’t know the precipice-like nearness of our peril? For more go to: Desperate Need: The Key to Spiritual Growth.
Weekend Musings I went for a bike ride today. Donning my “never-ride-without-this” gift from wife who insists I wear a bright yellow jersey when I am out on the roads, I took one water bottle and one gatorade and went out for what I hoped would be a 20-26 mile ride. My goal was to … More Delusions and Twelve Miles of Sorrowful Joy
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