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I’ve been repeatedly struck by how many Christian blog posts recently have focused on the (perceived) shortcomings of other believers. The blogosphere (or at least a small portion of it) has been abuzz recently with discussion about the problems with Dan Sweatt or Mark Driscoll or whomever. Of course in nearly every post there are [...]

Piper on BHO on abortion–powerful.  Like the text, not sure I like the presentation.  I had the chance to attend the Basics Conference at Parkside this year.  First time I have heard Piper in person…he preached on John 3:16 among other things….beautiful truth communicated through spirit-filled personality is a wonderful thing to behold.
Orthodox Christianity and [...]

This past two weekends in Sunday School, we have studied the Passion Week—the final week of our Savior’s earthly ministry. We noted how roundly Jesus condemned Israel and its leaders for being Israel for the sake of Israel. They longed for God to set them free from pagan oppression and bring in the kingdom He [...]

Okay, so I was supposed to post a response to Champ’s review of the first chapter in Outgrowing the Ingrown Church last week, and then review the second chapter this week.  Obviously, that hasn’t happened.  I began a response to the first chapter, but later pitched it, and just haven’t gotten back around to the [...]