Monthly Archives for August 2008
The Devil’s Condemnation vs. The Spirit’s Conviction
I’m continuing to read a chapter a day from Ed Welch’s excellent book, Running Scared. I appreciated a section in today’s chapter (p. 221) dealing with discerning between the Devil’s condemnation (the counterfeit courtroom) and the Spirit’s conviction (God’s courtroom): … Continue reading
Facebook…
After months of listening to the relentless persuasion of some friends, I’ve joined Facebook. I’m giving it a one month trial. If this sucks up too much time, I’m killin’ it. For now, look me up on Facebook. Facebook users … Continue reading
10 Topics for Twentysomethings–What Topics Would You Address?
This fall, rather than working through a book of the Bible, I’m teaching a topical series to the twentysomethings of our church. I’m going to teach on 10 significant/key/hot/controversial/neglected/etc. topics that I think the twenties of my church need to … Continue reading
The 52 Best Workout Songs
The Art of Manliness Blog lists the 52 best workout songs: …the 52 best workout songs were selected in an epic exploration of the foot-tapping, guitar-screaming and beat-boxing tracks that have found a welcome home in gyms across America. Most … Continue reading
God is Not Your Butler
Thomas Watson, a Puritan pastor from 350 years ago, asked in his book, Body of Divinity, “Why does God delay an answer to prayer?” In other words, why would God ever keep us asking and seeking and knocking when he … Continue reading
3 Books for Summer Vacation
My family and I just returned from a refreshing vacation on Nantucket island, a vacation made possible by the generosity of my mother in-law. This is the second year in a row that we’ve done this and I’m enjoying the … Continue reading