Archive for January 2009
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Walking in the tension of the four L’s by the 10 E’s
I have began to read through a book called “Practical Christianity” by A.W. Pink. I have not really read much of Pink other than some sermons and articles online but he’s been recommended by several people. I am only at the beginning but as the “Super Bowl” begins I have been wrestling with the affections [...]
A Longing For Real Faith
Do you wonder if God will find faith on the earth? Luke 18:8 Prayer this week and conversation with some other brothers have had my heart heavy ( in a good way ) with our Spiritual Disciplines book by Don Whitney. I’ve read 3/4 of the way through the chapter and I hope to have [...]
US Obamination Inauguration And Atonement
I can’t help to be amazed at all the fodder going on for new President Barak Obama’s presidential Inauguration. Some of the things I’m hearing and seeing from people, well to put it simply has me in once sense grieving, and in another in complete amazement. How quick we are to elevate someone who can [...]
Bloody Disgust “Do you know that when you eat meat, something had to die for you to live?”
Do you remember “The Passion of the Christ” by Mel Gibson? There was a point in the movie I remember asking myself, was it really that bloody. I’ve watched some secular movies, mostly back before I had been born again, that were graphic yet less bloody than the Passion of the Christ. I remember for [...]
How tight is your knit? : Gospel Centric Relationships
Close your eyes…. just kidding, but think for a moment with me of your closest spiritual friend. Think of how you became friends. Now thing of the qualities that make up that friend, their character. What are the genuine qualities that draw you to them, that allow you to be transparent and vulnerable with them? [...]
