Russell Moore has a great post here.
An exerpt:
Joseph is perhaps a model for a new generation of Christians. In a
culture captivated by the spirit of Herod, could it be that God is
calling our churches to follow the example of Joseph? This might mean a
battalion of new church-sponsored crisis pregnancy centers, able and
equipped to [...]
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Joseph of Nazereth vs. Planned Parenthood
Advent Conspiracy
Advent Conspiracy is an international movement restoring the scandal of Christmas by worshipping Jesus through compassion, not consumption.
I like it. They have a great site with some great resources.
God’s Purpose Before the End
“It is part of God’s eschatological purpose that before the end, all nations should have the opportunity to hear the gospel.” George Eldon Ladd, A Theology of the New Testament, p. 113
Puritan Preaching
J.I. Packer on Puritan preaching, from Quest for Godliness:
“Puritans preached the Bible systematically and thoroughly, with sustained application to personal life, preaching it as those who believed it, and who sought by their manner to make their matter credible, convincing, convicting, and converting.”
I like the four descriptive words:
1. Credible2. Convincing3. Convicting4. Converting
Chopping Wood
For our Advent reading tonight we read Genesis 22:1-14, the story of Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac.
I was struck afresh by verse 3 when it says, Abraham, “cut the wood for the burnt offering…”
Can you imagine that! I can’t help but wonder what was going through his mind as he cut each peace of wood? [...]
Almost Finished
I am in the midst of studying for my final finals. Lord willing, by the end of next week my seminary days will be coming to a close. It’s been a long, joyful, and stretching time. I am so thankful for the opportunity I’ve had at The Bethlehem Institute and RTS. I already know I [...]
The Cross and Social Justice
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about social justice and specifically what role the church ought to play. If you have read my wife’s blog in the last few days you have some idea of what God is stirring in our hearts for the people of Sudan.
Today I ran across this great post by [...]
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“There is more mercy in God than sin in us.” -Richard Sibbes
