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Monthly Archives September 2006

Disgust and Temptation

I posted this sentence by Tim Keller the other day to see what other thought because the wording struck me:
“The moment that a person can conceive of sin without a sense of disgust, the believer “has entered into temptation.”
I appreciated the comments as I too found the word “disgust” striking and wasn’t sure what to [...]

Posted 30 September 2006 † Jason § Gospel Life ‡ Comments (0)

Desiring God National Confernce

I wish I was there. Can’t wait for the audio that apparently will be up on the Desiring God site in a few days.
While I wait for that I am enjoying the live-blogging of my buddy Paul Martin who is travelling with Tim Challies (also live-blogging and also both are Canadians!). Paul’s notes are great [...]

Posted 30 September 2006 † Jason § Church Life § Gospel Life § Mission ‡ Comments (1)

Friday Photo

First smile I think. Check out the other Friday Photos here.

Posted 27 September 2006 † Jason § Home Life § Photography ‡ Comments (0)

Sloan Has a New Record

Just read this from Merlin Mann, who not only knows productivity but good music from Canada! Sloan is one of my all time favorite bands as well. Check them out! My personal favorite album has to be Twice Removed.
Sloan has a new record called Never Hear the End of It that just came out [...]

Posted 27 September 2006 † Jason § Music ‡ Comments (3)

John Piper is Bad

Not to make light of total depravity but this is pretty funny. Listen here.
(HT: TP)

Posted 26 September 2006 † Jason § Gospel Life ‡ Comments (7)

Big Brother and Sister

Just a quick update to say we’re still in the hospital and doing great! Shawnda is still in some pain because of the c-section but recovering well. She has done an amazing job! We’re going to stay here as long as they’ll let us and most likely be here until tommorrow night. Shawnda’s mom has [...]

Posted 26 September 2006 † Jason § Home Life ‡ Comments (1)

Happy Birthday Karis Anjali

Karis Anjali was born yesterday at 5:02pm. She is 6lbs 13 ounces, 20 inches long, beautiful as can be with lots of dark hair, blue eyes with long eye-lashes. Not sure who she looks more like yet!? You can let us know from the pictures!
Shawnda is doing great, resting, and enjoying Karis! I’m writing this [...]

Posted 24 September 2006 † Jason § Home Life ‡ Comments (8)

What do you think about this statement?

“The moment that a person can conceive of sin without a sense of disgust, the believer “has entered into temptation.”

Posted 20 September 2006 † Jason § Gospel Life ‡ Comments (4)

Piper Books Coming in Jan ‘07

When the Darkness Will Not Lift: Doing What We Can While We Wait for God–and Joy  Piper examines depression from a spiritual perspective, guiding and encouraging those for whom joy seems to stay out of reach.
Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce (Foreword by Jonathan Aitken)Piper’s biography of William Wilberforce takes readers beyond Wilberforce’s [...]

Posted 19 September 2006 † Jason § Not Sure Where to File ‡ Comments (3)

Is Preaching Someone Else’s Sermons Legit?

Steve Sjogren writes an article on why pastors should stop wasting time preparing their own sermons and use other people’s material, ‘Don’t be original – be effective!’
I would love to hear your thoughts. How is this not blatant plagiarism and pragmatism?
(HT: BT)

Posted 19 September 2006 † Jason § Church Life ‡ Comments (8)