That was my bowling score last week for our datenight. We had a great time! Next time we might try the roller skating rink and take over the junior high and elementary school kids!
What other cheap, fun, interesting, creative dates can you recommend?
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Reformation vs. Resurrection
I just listened to an old tape of Tim Keller and he said something that struck me and has stuck in my mind all morning:
“The ministry of the church is not reformation but resurrection.”
I think that is profound and true on a number of different levels. While both are important reformation tends to [...]
Worship
Here are two videos that have me worshipping this morning -
Oh To See the Dawn (The Power of the Cross)
Love Mercy
(HT: Randy Alston)
Interview with Tim Keller
Found this interview with Tim Keller on Christianity Today’s blog. There are some gems of wisdom in it:
One Minute One-on-One An Interview with Timothy Keller
Preaching Today: Could you tell us a bit about your planning process for preaching?
Tim Keller:Every June I flesh out all of my sermon topics, [...]
The Expulsive Power of a New Affection
Last week I listened to Keller’s excellent message on Gospel Centered Ministry from the Gospel Coalition. In it he touches on the classic sermon by Thomas Chalmers ‘The Expulsive Power of a New Affection.’ Here is a great quote:
“It is seldom that any of our bad habits or flaws disappears by mere process of [...]
Should Foster Parents Be Paid?
Mary Callahan was on Talk of the Nation yesterday talking about her article in the LA Times questioning paying foster parents.
You can read her article here. Her conclusion is that we ought to focus more on taking care of the birth families and when foster parents are needed the fact that they are paid [...]
Reilly
I am really enjoying these guys! Until David Keller got that old song “I just don’t wanna work…” stuck in my head last night Limited Time was stuck. It is not only a catchy tune but a great lyric.
Father, we’ve proved we know not what we do, spinning round and round,wondering what is up [...]
We Adopted Again…
His name is Noah and he is boxer. I’ve never been much of a dog person (bad childhood smelly, slobbery, stinky dog experience!) but that’s all going to have to change! I’ve got the faith for it. This is our new baby with a proud mommy who can’t wait to go running with him first [...]
Gospel Word + Gospel Community
Just got home from care group and read this on Dan’s blog. I am thankful for a group of brothers and sisters to experience this with weekly -
“The gospel word and the gospel community are essential. My heart needs to hear that word often if it is to be filled with ‘inexpressible and [...]
Friday Photo
We celebrated Karis’ first birthday last week! It was a milestone and we had a blast. She loved her cake and devoured it. It’s hard to believe she’s already a year old!
