Puritan Richard Baxter’s guide to choosing what books to read:
While reading ask oneself:
1. Could I spend this time no better?
2. Are there better books that would edify me more?
3. Are the lovers of such a book as this the greatest lovers of the Book of God and of a holy life?
4. Does this book increase [...]
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Baxter on How to Choose What Books to Read
Consider Jesus’ Prayer Life
One of the incredible privileges of the Gospel is the new way opened to the throne of grace. Here is a soul-stirring quote from Octavius Winslow on considering the prayer life of Christ. Read the whole quote here.
My soul! consider this precious privilege! Is there a holier, sweeter, or more needful one? Consider Jesus in [...]
Resolution 5: Jonathan Edwards and Getting Things Done
Edward’s fifth Resolution speaks to an area that I have been thinking a lot about lately - time management!
5. Resolved, never to lose one moment of time; but improve it the most profitable way I possibly can.
In my own efforts to be a good steward of both talents and time I have been thinking about [...]
Mark Dever’s Non-Bible Reading Plan
Over on the Together for the Gospel Blog Mark Dever responds to CJ Mahaney’s question about what he reads along with the Word each month. His followup post is very helpful as well.
January: Early church (Polycarp, Ignatius, Didache, etc.)
February: Augustine
March: Martin Luther
April: John Calvin
May: The one, the only RICHARD [...]
Two Good Hours on The Diane Rehm Show
I have grown in my appreciation of NPR and the topics they choose to discuss. Today both hours of the Diane Rehm Show were some of the best discussions I have heard in awhile.
In the first hour Diane deals with the question of the future of abortion rulings. Guests were Marcia Greenberger, founder and [...]
Review of ‘Awesome God’ Childrens Worship
A month ago we received our copy of the ‘Awesome God: Worship Songs for Children’ CD from Sovereign Grace Ministries to review. I eagerly put it on in the kitchen where our family has grown to enjoy spending any time we can worshipping, singing, and dancing together.
I had no expectations of the cd except that [...]
Thank you God for Nate, Sam, Samuel, and Keziah
Last night Shawnda and I had the joy of watching Nate and Sam while their parents went on a date. As we prayed for the kids before bed I was struck with a reminder that these four children are a living testimony to God’s grace. Nate and Sam were adopted a year ago and their [...]
Tommorrow is Sanctity of Life Sunday
Tommorrow, January 22, 2006 is the 33rd anniversary of Roe vs. Wade which is a day we ought to remember the millions of children aborted (over 40 million in the US alone!) and to celebrate life and adoption. It is also a good time to think about how we can personally put our faith in [...]
Racial Harmony and the Gospel
I read two things the other night that deeply stirred my heart. First Dan Cruver’s post on ‘Functional Gospel-Centerdness’ and then Piper’s latest sermon, ‘Racial Diversity, Racial Harmony, and the Gospel Walk’ both looking at Gal 2:11-16. These are two powerful looks at Paul’s words that cut to the heart of the Gospel and it’s [...]
Resolution 4
Continuing my posts on Edward’s Resolutions, here is #4:
4. Resolved, never to do any manner of thing, whether in soul or body, less or more, but what tends to the glory of God; nor be, nor suffer it, if I can avoid it.
That is no small resolution! To NEVER do anything, be it in the [...]
