The Cry of a Convicted Sinner: Thou Righteous and Holy Sovereign, in whose hand is my life and whose are all my ways, keep me from fluttering about religion; fix me firm in it, for I am irresolute; my decisions are smoke and vapour, and I do not glorify thee, or behave according to they … Continue reading »
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Spring Break Souvenirs: Sproul, Piper, MacArthur and more…
I wasn’t planning on updating the blog, outside of some scheduled posts, while on Spring Break, but I had to pass along the great souvenirs I picked up in the Holy Spirit Thrift Store in Foley, Alabama: Truths We Confess by R.C. Sproul (hardcover; appears to never been opened) – $1.00 Let the Nations be … Continue reading »
A New Year, A New Pastor: Meet Kirk Barger; pt.3 of 4
Just over halfway in the interview with Pastor Kirk, our new Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church. So far we have talked about his Personal Interests and his Counseling Interests. Today we will see what interests him concerning the Bible. Bible Interests: Mark: What is your favorite book of the Bible? Kirk: Wow, tough one! … Continue reading »
“Scripture Glasses” ~ John Calvin
“…[God] added the light of his word in order that he might make himself known unto salvation…” For as the aged, or those whose sight is defective, when any book, however fair, is set before them, though they perceive that there is something written are scarcely able to make out two consecutive words, but, when … Continue reading »
Children’s Book Review: This Little Prayer of Mine – Giveaway too!
This Little Prayer of Mine written by Anthony DeStefano and published by WaterBrook Press is a wonderful resource for parents to use in guiding their child in prayer. The book, which is illustrated beautifully by Mark Elliott, captured the attention of my own children as I read it to them. DeStefano covers such topics as: … Continue reading »
A camera, Brandi and snow
I was 4 chapters deep in James MacDonald‘s When Life is Hard when I looked at our clock above the mantle. 8:35p. I decided to take a walk. The little kids were just about in bed, taking baths and so I figured it would be good to head out into some wintry weather. I decided … Continue reading »
Personal Study: 2010 goals
I’ve spent several hours mulling over what I should study personally from God’s Word and other resources for 2010. Perhaps the biggest challenge for me in 2010 will be to give 10% of my time throughout every day in personal study and reflection. It’s a challenge I’m imposing on myself because I feel the pull … Continue reading »
The Great Work of the Gospel by John Ensor (Crossway)
from the Crossway blog: SHORT EXCERPT: The prerequisite work of God in grace is an examination of guilt. God, the surgeon of our souls, cuts deep into our natural pride to convict us of the reality of our guilt. The desirability of God’s forgiveness can grow only as the deniability of our own sinfulness shrinks. … Continue reading »
Soul Physicians: The Beautiful Bride (ch.10, pt.1)
Part one of two glances at chapter 10 of Dr. Bob Kellemen’s Soul Physicians: A Theology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction. We introduced the idea of imago Dei in our look at chapter nine of Soul Physicians. Today we will reflect on the fact that as we counsel those around us, we must look … Continue reading »
The inertia of ease, the apathy of abundance – Piper
Continuing in my reading of Suffering and the Sovereignty of God, and I have come to a chapter entitled “Why God Appoints Suffering for His Servants“. In this chapter John Piper is addresssing how the mission of the church advances through storms and suffering. It was about two-thirds of the way through this chapter when … Continue reading »
