Monthly Archives for September 2008
The Justin Buzzard 30th Birthday Half-Marathon
I’m eagerly anticipating my big 30th birthday run/half-marathon tomorrow evening. I’m planning on a 5:45pm start. This is going to be fun. This is going to be memorable. This is going to hurt. I’m curious whether or not I can … Continue reading
Introducing Our New Church Worship Band!
I’m very excited about the new worship band we have at CPC. Check them out: :) HT
The Gospel Cannot Be a Product That The Church Sells
My friend Todd just emailed me this excellent quote from David Well’s latest book, The Courage to Be Protestant. I own this book but haven’t read it yet. Commenting on the failed efforts and tactics of the church growth movement … Continue reading
James Petty, Step By Step
James Petty’s Step By Step: Divine Guidance for Ordinary Christians is an excellent book on God’s guidance. This is a paradigm shifting book. Buy it. Read it. Live it.
Nobody Dies and The World Doesn’t Fall Apart When You Don’t Check Email for 24 Hours
Nobody dies and the world doesn’t fall apart when you don’t check email for 24 hours. That’s what I learned today.
Something Happens to a Man When He Turns 30
Something happens to a man when he turns 30. Or at least something’s happening to me. This Sunday, September 14th, I turn 30. I’ve been thinking about this date for months. 30… 30 sounds significant. When you say it, “30″ … Continue reading
Christ Wins My Heart Once More
"When my heart was opened to the gospel as it was preached to me as a child, I came face-to-face with Christ himself. True gospel preaching warms my heart because as I hear it, the Holy Spirit is bringing Christ … Continue reading
A Pastor Goes to A Different Kind of Conference
Right now I’m at the Office 2.0 Conference, sitting in a conference room in the posh San Francisco St. Regis Hotel. It’s engaging to hear David Allen speak in person. Over the last few years I’ve found Allen’s GTD (getting … Continue reading
Bruce Waltke, Bay Area Lamplighter Lecture
Bruce Waltke will be speaking at the next Lamplighter Lecture here in the Bay Area. I hope to go to this… “The Church’s Covenants” Dr. Bruce Waltke, Regent College and Reformed Theological Seminary Registration is now open for the next … Continue reading