Which is the Better Word for a Christian: Slave or Servant?

January 30, 2011

Monday Discussion “For these faithful believers, the name “Christian” was much more than just a general religious designation. It defined everything about them, including how they viewed both themselves and the world around them. The label underscored their love for a crucified Messiah along with their willingness to follow Him no matter the cost. It … More Which is the Better Word for a Christian: Slave or Servant?

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MacArthur vs Darrin Patrick: No Smoke Here, Just Love and Clarity

January 28, 2011

Absolutely fantastic, gracious, wise, humble and compelling response to John MacArthur’s concern about his (Darrin Patrick’s) book Church Planter. Available on a Kindle for only $2.99. If you are a church planter, go out, buy, and read Darrin’s book. UPDATE: For some reason, Darrin took down his original response from his website. The link that … More MacArthur vs Darrin Patrick: No Smoke Here, Just Love and Clarity

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thanksgiving, slavery, atheism, house churches and Vatican II

January 28, 2011

What I’m Reading This Weekend one thousand gifts, Ann Voskamp : The best devotional writer of our time. This book is about the transformative nature of life cultivating thanksgiving. Can’t recommend Ann’s words more highly or often enough. Slave: The Hidden Truth About Your Identity in Christ, John MacArthur: Generally, walk away from every book … More thanksgiving, slavery, atheism, house churches and Vatican II

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Death of a Hero: We are Poorer Today, But He Has Gained

January 26, 2011

Dr. David Nicholas went home to be with the Lord he loved on January 25th after a massive heart attack at 9PM. The press outside of Boca Raton, Florida and a few others places will probably not mark the day, but this remarkable man will be long remembered by countless men and women that have … More Death of a Hero: We are Poorer Today, But He Has Gained

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Is Apostolic Tradition Obsolete?

January 24, 2011

Monday Discussion “Suppose a newly planted first century congregation in Alexandria, Egypt wrote a letter to the apostles in Jerusalem.” So begins the first chapter of editor Steve Atkerson’s 2005 book, ekklesia: To the Root of Biblical House Church Life. He continues … Imagine that this church consisted of Jewish believers who had heard the … More Is Apostolic Tradition Obsolete?

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Evangelism: Only the Spirit of God Works the Miracle We Need

January 23, 2011

Monday Discussion This is another gem passed on to me from my gem of a wife from the pen of A.W. Tozer. How we need this perspective so that our prayers for those we seek to reach would be consistent, passionate, and unwearied. Evangelism: Only the Spirit Can Give Sight But even if our gospel … More Evangelism: Only the Spirit of God Works the Miracle We Need

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Psychologists Are at a Supreme Disadvantage in Understanding Man

January 22, 2011

Thursday Musings Pulled this from Justin Taylor’s Blog sometime ago. It’s a great quote from Bonhoeffer speaking of the nature of sin and the beauty and freedom of real Christian brotherhood. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The most experienced psychologist or observer of human nature knows infinitely less of the human heart than the simplest Christian who … More Psychologists Are at a Supreme Disadvantage in Understanding Man

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