Posted in February 2012 …
Will Dolphins Soon Have More Rights Than Unborn Humans?
I read this article because of another blog I follow. It appalled me and I wanted to make my readers aware of it as well. Nancy Flanders writes the original article: The Helsinki Group, comprised of philosophers, scientists, and animal welfare groups have created a declaration of rights for dolphins, which they hope will soon … Continue reading »
Four Observations of Christ’s Prayer in Gethsemane: Mark 14
And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” (Mar 14:36 ESV) The time of the cross was imminent. The suffering had begun. Christ had entered the Garden of Gethsemane and pulled aside to pray before the events of … Continue reading »
The Biblical Counseling Movement after Adams by Heath Lambert
Monergism is offering The Biblical Counseling Movement after Adams by Heath Lamber, foreword by David Powlison at a 34% discount off it’s original price. Description of the Book: Those inside and outside of the biblical counseling movement recognize growing differences between the foundational work of Jay Adams and that of current thought leaders such as … Continue reading »
I Can’t Live Without it; Neither Can They: Clean Water
A quote that really struck me from my reading ofThe Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns. I can imagine my own life without many of the so-called necessities that I have. You can take away my car and I would find a way to compensate by using public transportation or carpooling with a friend. … Continue reading »
For Fun Fridays: World’s Largest Rope Swing
WOULD YOU TRY THIS?
Jesus said, Have Faith in God
Just four words. They jumped off the page and careened off the corners of my mind. Jesus said this in response to the disciples’ amazement of the cursed fig tree’s appearance. Yesterday it was healthy and luscious, today it was dead “from the roots up”. While Christ was using it as a teaching tool to … Continue reading »
God’s Sovereignty & My Sanity
The Story: Yesterday was a doozy of a day. I was on the road putting a lot of miles on my ’93 Ford Taurus. Doctor’s visits, tax accountant appointment, and of course driving into the office. My day was packed with activity. During the mid-afternoon, my wife called and explained that our 2000 Ford Windstar … Continue reading »
Parents of “Tweens”, here’s an article for you: Tween D8-ing: It’s All About Texts
I found this interesting article on the Wall Street Journal’s website. You may prepare yourself to be greatly concerned, or sigh with relief on things you’ll read here. Feel free to comment on the questions following the article: Fourteen-year-old Claire August has fond memories of Valentine’s Day. Last year, a seventh-grade classmate she was dating … Continue reading »
See, Feel, and Speak: Three Components of Biblical Counseling
Here is the text – I’d like you to read this and I’ll discuss just one verse in regard to Biblical Counseling: And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” And Jesus said … Continue reading »
