10 Tests of Genuine Faith ~ Paul Tautges

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Pastor Mark Kelly

I don’t know of any Christian who hasn’t struggled in their faith. Many times I deal with people questioning their faith & salvation. It is a good struggle. It is a biblical struggle – in that we are to examine ourselves to see if we are indeed in the faith. Paul Tautges writes a concise [...]

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God permits all sorts of things He does not approve of.

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Pastor Mark Kelly

God permits all sorts of things He does not approve of. This sentence jumped off the page of the page at me. I am reading a newly acquired book, “Why, O God? Suffering and Disability in the Bible and Church“. I received this book as part of my participation in the Amazon Vine Program. (more [...]

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Now through August 14,2011: Receive Don Whitney’s book #Free

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Pastor Mark Kelly

Don Whitney’s book, “10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health” will be free for the Amazon Kindle now through August 14, 2011. Who is Don Whitney? Dr. Whitney came to Southern from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he was Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation for ten years. He has authored six books, including Spiritual Disciplines [...]

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Free Mini-book from CCEF: When the Money Runs Out

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Pastor Mark Kelly

Go to CCEF’s facebook page and click on the shortened link above the picture of the mini-book: When the Money Runs Out. It will open as a pdf file. This would be a great resource in the financial downturn our nation is facing. Recommend it to your family and friends. CCEF provides many practical resources [...]

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Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners – John Newton

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Pastor Mark Kelly

EDIT: Have you ever had that moment when you just mix everything together and it doesn’t come out right? This post is a good example of it. The book I’ve quoted from is not from John Newton, but from John Bunyan. Thank you to my friend, Stephen, over at Eskypades for graciously bringing it to [...]

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Shepherds’ Conference & the Gospel Coalition: deals for you

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Pastor Mark Kelly

Over at the Master’s Seminary website you can catch the Shepherds’ Conference live video feed online from 3/9 through 3/13. Here is the link to the feed and additional information. This looks to be a great encouragement to all Pastors able to attend and watch. Westminster Books is offering a set of 8 books from [...]

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Can I be a believer and struggle with secret, habitual sin?

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Pastor Mark Kelly

I hope that Tim Challies doesn’t mind me piggybacking his “A La Carte” post today.  He posted a video from David Powlison, CCEF, which deals with a topic that many people really wrestle with.  Its one that I have heard often in my office:  “Can I be saved and still struggle with habitual, secret sexual [...]

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Finally Alive – John Piper, an excerpt

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Pastor Mark Kelly

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 [...]

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Joni Eareckson Tada: A Place of Healing

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Pastor Mark Kelly

ChristianAudio is offering a FREE download of the first hour of Joni Eareckson Tada‘s new book, A Place of Healing.  From ChristianAudio: In this eloquent account of her current struggle with physical pain, Joni Eareckson Tada offers her perspective on divine healing, God’s purposes, and what it means to live with joy. Over four decades [...]

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God’s Healing for Life’s Losses by Dr. Bob Kellemen-review

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Pastor Mark Kelly

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 [...]

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