Monthly Archives for July 2010
Revival
…the thing above all else that accounts for the fact that the masses of the people are outside the Christian Church today, is the condition of those of us who are inside the Church. Read the story of any revival … Continue reading
Really Believing in God’s Sovereignty
From Paul Tripp: Grace will take control out of your hands, while it blesses you with the care of One whose plan is unshakable and perfect in every way. Jason had some kind of distant belief in the sovereignty of … Continue reading
Out of Your Depth
Peter and I soon saw that God’s way of dealing with us was to throw us into situations over our depth, then supply us with the necessary ability to swim. –Catherine Marshall, wife of Peter Marshall. A Man Called Peter, … Continue reading
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Less is more. My dad doesn’t talk much. I talk a lot. So my problem in life has never been coming up with something to say or make. My problem has been knowing what not to say, a slow learning … Continue reading
The Mount Hermon Bookstore
I’m spending this week at Mount Hermon. If you live in the Bay Area you need to visit the Mount Hermon Bookstore. It is, by far, the best Christian bookstore in the entire 8 million person Bay Area, probably in … Continue reading
Go to Where Your Men Work
Pastors, go to where your men work. Over the last few years as a pastor in the Bay Area I’ve discovered that one of the most important things for me to do is to hang out with men in my … Continue reading
Next Week: Mount Hermon Family Camp
One of my favorite places is Mount Hermon, located in the redwoods of Santa Cruz. Founded in 1906, it was the first Christian camp west of the Mississippi. My memories with Mount Hermon began back when I was a freshmen … Continue reading
The Secret Powers of Time
This is a fascinating 10 minute video by professor Philip Zimbardo & RSA Animate articulating the 6 different approaches people have to time and what that means for our world. Pay special attention to what is said at the end … Continue reading