Sunday Leftovers (5/30/10)

Thinking a little more about worldviews and the world system and the way unbelievers think… It might seem daunting at times to try and sort out what others think about life and the world — what are the core values that drive that individual? James Sire has formulated a series of seven questions that help […]

Reading Samuel

Samuel’s books are important for the nation of Israel for they provide not only the monarchy for the nation of Israel, but also include the Davidic Covenant (God’s promise that the Messiah would come from the line of David). Yet in the midst of these books there is much about the reality of sin and […]

One must be lost

A man must be lost before he can be found by the grace of Christ. One must be in desperate straights before he might be saved by God’s salvation. A man must be cognizant of and convicted by his unworthiness before God will redeem his sin and use that man for God’s own glory. A […]

Reading Philippians

In today’s Bible reading, we read the book of Philippians — a favored book of many because it is one of Paul’s most personal and intimate letters and strikes a strong note of encouragement to rejoice in Christ. Of note, joy is not only encouraged, but it is even something that is commanded — a […]

A few articles worth reading

A few articles I’ve come across on the internet recently that are worth reading. Here are the articles with some samples from each of them: “Pornography — The Difference Being a Parent Makes” Political scientists and sociologists long ago came to the realization that one of the most significant indicators of political behavior is parenthood. […]

What is Biblical counseling?

In a recent four-part series, David Powlison answered the question, “What is Biblical Counseling?” (audio). He has also made available his lecture notes and two other related articles. This material would be good supplement to what Keith is doing in the Tuesday evening GBI “Biblical Counselor Training Class.”

Regeneration is the profoundest change

Continuing the thought from yesterday’s sermon of Paul’s presupposition that salvation will always produce transformation, Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote this: …regeneration is the profoundest change in the world, and that therefore we must always keep this in the forefront of our minds. A Christian is not just a man who has decided to be a little […]

Sunday Leftovers (5/23/10)

Simon Stylites was a man who took seriously the call to holiness and the command to live distinctly from the world. But you have to wonder if he really understood. After several other attempts to distance himself from worldly desires, he developed a plan that he followed for the final 39 years of his life. […]

1000 posts and counting — reflections on blogging

Three and a half years ago (October 10, 2006, to be exact) ago I started blogging. Today I reach a milestone of sorts — blog post number 1000. Prior to my blogging “career,” I had sent out devotionals by email on a weekly, and then bi-weekly basis (some of those are still archived on the […]

It left its first love

It was a church with an incredibly rich history. Founded by the apostle Paul along with Priscilla and Aquilla, it was first pastored by Timothy. And Jesus’ beloved disciple John was probably its “Pastor Emeritus.” It was the recipient of a letter from the apostle Paul that was rich in elegance and theology (and her […]

As a man thinks…

A quick trip to the local bookstore and even a superficial perusal of the food section will yield a plethora of books on dieting and eating designed to help the reader change his habits of consumption. The tenor of the books? “You are what you eat.” “Eat right to live right.” Or as is commonly […]

Buying books for your Kindle?

For many years, my favorite web site for purchasing books has been Best Book Deal. Not only does this web site offer the best book price from a great number of different book sellers, but it also includes the cost of shipping in the overall price, so it is possible to see at a glance […]

A little sleep, a little slumber…

A number of years ago, La-Z-Boy developed a new recliner: it had the “usual” amenities of a six-motor heated massager, a speaker phone, and holders for both drinks and chips. But for those who really wanted to indulge their quest for relaxation, they could also purchase one with a digital answering machine and built-in modem […]

Listen to a good biography

Are you one of those who enjoys a good book but seems to have difficulty finding enough time to read? Then audio books may be a solution for you. And for the next two weeks (through May 31), Christian Audio is making a biography of E. M. Bounds, Man of Prayer, available for free. This […]

We are not made for earthly happiness

I have been thinking much in the past couple of weeks about Ephesians 4:17-19, which is the passage for this week’s sermon: So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, being darkened in their understanding, excluded […]