Monthly Archives for November 2007
Charles Spurgeon: The Old Doctrine of Substitutionary Sacrifice
“If ever there should come a wretched day when all our pulpits shall be full of modern thought, and the old doctrine of substitutionary sacrifice shall be exploded, then will there remain no word of comfort for the guilty or … Continue reading
Robert Murray M’Cheyne: What’s Your Introspection-to-Jesus Ratio?
I can’t remember if I’ve posted this great quote before from Robert Murray M’Cheyne which guards us against too much introspection and too little Jesus: “For one look at yourself, take ten looks at Christ.” If I’m honest with all … Continue reading
Rob Bell, the gods aren’t angry tour: San Francisco (Some Reflections & Concerns)
UPDATE: This post was also published as an article for NextWave. Also, most of the photos I took at the event and included in this post were lost when my blog was transferred from Typepad to WordPress. Rob Bell is … Continue reading
Some Preaching is Like…
"Some preaching is like wine: it has color and sparkle, but does no permanent good; some is like drinking coffee: it stimulates, but does not nourish; some is like carbonated water: a fuss over nothing; some is like spring water: … Continue reading
Dan Wallace & The Center for The Study of New Testament Manuscripts
I had the privilege of spending a good portion of my day with Dan Wallace, professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, director of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts, Senior New Testament Editor of … Continue reading
Happy 1st Birthday Son!
Son, even though you don’t know how to read or how to use the internet, I wanted to use my blog to wish you a happy 1st birthday. Your mom and I love you very much. We had a great … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Are You Making It to The Cross?
In your regular reading of God’s Word, are you regularly making it to the cross? Today, whether you read a few chapters in Leviticus or Luke, Ezekiel or Ephesians, Proverbs or Philippians, you must make it to the cross. If … Continue reading
The 4-Hour Work Week
Timothy Ferriss’ bestseller, The 4-Hour Workweek, is by no means a book grounded in the gospel. That’s not why I read the book. I read this book because I’ve found that many secular writers who write within this growing genre … Continue reading
Cru “Bam Bam” Buzzard’s First Halloween
Bam Bam by himself: Bam Bam with Pebbles: Bam Bam with parents: