Just a quick update for our Calvary Baptist Church members. I really have appreciated the inquiries and prayers on behalf of my ongoing spinal care. I want to take this time to update everyone in a central location so that everyone will have the opportunity to be on the same page. Some brief history: Last … Continue reading »
Posted in August 2010 …
Be Still, My Soul
Sunday evening I was very encouraged by the hymn selection at Calvary Baptist Church. We often go to God’s Word in times of struggle, suffering or pain – as well we should. There are also other resources that provide encouragement in times of difficulty – hymns / songs being one of those fantastic resources. When … Continue reading »
The Reformed Pastor, part IV – Richard Baxter
The project started by Garry (the Hippopotamus) and I to blog through Richard Baxter‘s the Reformed Pastor has stretched out longer than anticipated, and perhaps desired. I have been largely to blame for this, as my blogging took a brief hiatus over the past month. However, we are now back on track and determined to … Continue reading »
Confessions of a Reformission Rev. by Mark Driscoll
I just received a copy of this book through my participation in Tim Challies‘ website, Friend of the Blog. I am interested in reading this book by Mark Driscoll. I am intrigued with his work in Seattle and his partnering with various other “leaders” in Christianity today. I also have on my shelf, Doctrine by … Continue reading »
Finally Alive – John Piper, an excerpt
I am reading John Piper’s Finally Alive!, a book I received in April at the T4G conference. I am going through the book, chapter by chapter, with a good friend. We read a chapter a week and then discuss it on Monday afternoons. (we are also reading through Romans together & are amazed how this … Continue reading »