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 […]
Read More It left its first loveA 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 […]
Read More As a man thinks…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 […]
Read More Buying books for your Kindle?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 […]
Read More A little sleep, a little slumber…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 […]
Read More Listen to a good biographyI 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 […]
Read More We are not made for earthly happinessHow the believer in Christ relates to the world is an old question. Both Christ and the apostles addressed the question. “I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I do not ask You to take […]
Read More In the world, but not of itI have often said that my favorite book of the Bible is the book that I am currently preaching. And that means my current favorite is Ephesians — the book we have been reading in the Bible reading plan the past couple of days. Not only is Ephesians a great theological work, offering insight into […]
Read More Reading EphesiansThe man who has God, though he has nothing else, has everything. And the man who has everything, but does not have God, has nothing. So posited C. S. Lewis. And echoing his thoughts is Jonathan Edwards, who meditates on the importance of our readiness to let go of all possessions for the sake of […]
Read More God as our portionNot only has the ark been in the news lately, but so has the shroud of Turin. What are we to believe and think about these items? And how do they help our faith (or do they)? Al Mohler ponders these relics this morning — and the appropriate response to them by evangelicals. Among his […]
Read More More about the ark — and the shroud, tooOur Scripture reading this morning included some of Solomon’s counsel to his son — Do not let your heart envy sinners, But live in the fear of the LORD always. Surely there is a future, And your hope will not be cut off. (Prov. 23:17-18) There is a relationship, this wise father advises, between an […]
Read More Your soul’s best interestMatt Chandler is pastor of The Village Church in the Dallas area. Last Thanksgiving he discovered that he had a malignant tumor in his brain. Doctors were able to remove much, but not all of it, and he was given the prognosis of 2-4 years to live. He is in his mid-thirties with two young […]
Read More Matt Chandler helps prepare us for sufferingTitle: All Things for Good Author: Thomas Watson Publisher: Banner of Truth Trust (reprint), 1986; 127 pp. $8.00 ($6 in the church bookstore) Recommendation (4-star scale): I like to read. Always have. I like to go to bookstores. I’ll leave one bookstore (as I did yesterday), see another bookstore half a mile away, and want […]
Read More Book Review: All Things for GoodThe breakout sessions from the recent Together for the Gospel conference are now available for download. After now listening to most of the main sessions, I’m really looking forward to these additional messages. You can download the breakout sessions here.
Read More T4G breakout sessions now availableYesterday morning in our worship service, we introduced Thomas Watson’s exposition of Romans 8:28 — All Things for Good — as our book of the month (review forthcoming). The truth of God’s sovereignty in all things is a precious comfort and a source of stability to the believer. And Watson is hardly the only writer […]
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