I viewed this video earlier today and thought it would be good to share: The song Ravi quotes around the 1:00 mark was sung at my father’s funeral ht: Shepherd’s Notes / Drew
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What did Christ accomplish for us by suffering?
Everything – everything – that Christ accomplished for us sinners he accomplished by suffering. Everything that we will ever enjoy will come to us because of suffering. I read the statement above and sat back to mull it over. It comes from Suffering and the Sovereignty of God edited by John Piper and Justin Taylor. … Continue reading »
Sexual Sin: the Deception and the Destruction
This is the final post focusing on Proverbs 7. Earlier posts described the Formula for Sexual Purity and the Formula for Sexual Sin as presented in Proverbs 7. This post will focus on the deception as well as the destruction of those that choose to give in to sexual temptation. Proverbs 7:13-27 “I had to … Continue reading »
His was not a wasted life
I’ve just returned to the office from the memorial service of my wife’s cousin. He died at the age of 34. Anthony was a very likable young man. He was full of joy. I rarely saw him without a smile on his face, a quick laugh to share or a story to tell. He was … Continue reading »
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 »
God’s Healing for Life’s Losses by Dr. Bob Kellemen-review
Title: God’s Healing for Life’s Losses: How to Find Hope When You’re Hurting Author: Dr. Bob Kellemen Pages: 100; Hardcover Recommended “Jesus promises that life will be filled with losses” – that’s how Dr. Kellemen begins his latest work, God’s Healing for Life’s Losses. Exuding hope, this book becomes a wonderful resource that compassionately directs … Continue reading »
Fear Not! ~Ligon Duncan’s book on Death & the Afterlife – ch.5
This is the final post summarizing my reading of Fear Not! a book written by Ligon Duncan on viewing death and the afterlife from a Christian perspective. You may read my previous posts here: Chapter One: What is Death? Chapter Two: What Happens After Death? Chapter Three: What Happens When Christ Returns? Chapter Four: The … Continue reading »
Fear Not! ~Ligon Duncan – ch.4 – The Final Judgment (review)
This is the fourth post of a series blogging through Ligon Duncan‘s Fear Not! Death and Afterlife from a Christian Perspective. This five chapter book was given to the attendees of the Together for the Gospel conference in Louisville, KY. You may read my posts here: ch.1 (What is Death?), ch.2 (What Happens After Death?) … Continue reading »
Fear Not! ~Ligon Duncan – What Happens When Christ Returns? – Ch.3
This is the third post in a series of my thoughts & Ligon Duncan‘s comments from Fear Not! Death and the Afterlife from a Christian Perspective. Here are the other posts leading up to this one: chapter one, chapter two. Chapter three is entitled, What Happens When Christ Returns? Below are my thoughts sprinkled among … Continue reading »
Fear Not! ~Ligon Duncan – What Happens After Death?
I received a copy of Ligon Duncan‘s book, Fear Not! Death and the Afterlife from a Christian Perspective, at the Together for the Gospel 2010 conference that took place last week in Louisville, KY. I blogged some thoughts from chapter 1, here, and would like to give you my thoughts from chapter 2: Every single … Continue reading »
