In this series where we’ve covered most of the ground of the booklet from CCEF entitled, “Chronic Pain: Living by Faith When Your Body Hurts“, we’ve come to understand pain personally, see God’s perspective of pain, and come to expect to groan in this life. So if we know pain very well may be inevitable, … Continue reading »
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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 »
Putting it all in perspective
I get wrapped too tightly in my own life, my own ministry sometimes. It is good to hear stories such as these: (I follow this blog (6YearMed) through my RSS reader and rarely am disappointed with what is posted – it always caused me to think) Working in the Emergency Room is a frustrating experience, … Continue reading »
A Link & Update
A Link: Unashamed Workman has a great video clip under his latest post entitled, “A Little Friday Fun“. It features Alistair Begg answering some “difficult” questions. Also seen are James MacDonald – it all took place backstage at the Preach the Word conference. An Update: Last week I was at Faith Baptist‘s Biblical Counseling Training … Continue reading »
Books to fit into the reading schedule – 2009
Here are some other titles I would like to get read this year. I don’t know that I will get them all read, but they certainly would prove to be beneficial: Critical Stages of Biblical Counseling by Jay Adams How to Help People Change by Jay Adams Trusting God by Jerry Bridges Down, But Not … Continue reading »
A Link & Quote
A Link: The folks over at Matthais Media have been posting some interesting articles on evangelism. Here is one that deals with two main reasons why Christians don’t share the Gospel: rejection and lack of confidence. They expound on both of those “excuses” in a very positive way. Check it out. A Quote: I’ve picked … Continue reading »
Michael Phelps: a different toke…er, take
It’s plastered all across the news. If you haven’t seen any stories about Michael Phelps and his bong use, then you just haven’t been paying attention…or are a mom with toddlers. As I commuted into the office this morning, I was listening to Mike & Mike in the Morning as usual. Their discussion on this … Continue reading »
Is there such a thing as Original Sin?
We are selfish not because of a “fallen” nature. We are selfish because we live as physically vulnerable creatures in a Malthusian world. It is this situation that tilts the mind toward selfishness, makes us competitive, makes us hoard, or preemptively attack. It is our felt vulnerability that makes us sinful. This quote from the … Continue reading »
Perry Noble gets it dead wrong.
The folks over at A Little Leaven have this video post that shows Perry Noble does not only misunderstand the position of the pastor/shepherd but doesn’t mind flogging the sheep. I’d like to hear what your reaction is to this foolishness…(I guess you already know mine).
Seeking Self-Esteem Through Surgery: NY Times 1/15/09
As a pastor that deals with teenagers on a regular basis, I find this article by Camille Sweeney of the New York Times very disconcerting. I’ll post an excerpt and then leave it up to you to read the entire thing. I’ll give my thoughts after the excerpt. If you are a parent of a … Continue reading »
