Within fundamentalism, as in other areas of Christianity no doubt, there is quite a bit of confusion over fighting sin. The thinking goes like this: if we erect a big enough fence, or hedge people in with enough rules, we will prevent them from falling into sin. Sadly, this tactic most often fails, to one [...]
Someone recently asked me what I thought of the Manhattan Declaration. For those who don’t know, the declaration I’m referring to links Catholics, Greek Orthodox, and Protestants together under the banner “Christian” to stand for life and traditional marriage in our culture. It’s an attempt to stick together as Christians in our opposition to these [...]
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I have promoted this video before, back near the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Since then, the video had to be temporarily pulled from youtube, and Jason French the author of the song informed me a while back that I’d have to refresh my link to the video.
So I went to do that and discovered [...]
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No, I haven’t yet found a Biblical defense for using Pert’s Plus. I’m talking about what the Bible says about hair length.
This may be a surprise to you, but listen to what Paul says in 1 Cor. 11:14-15.
Does not nature itself teach you that if a man wears long hair it is a disgrace for [...]
For the next few days, I’ll be posting excerpts from Nancy Guthrie’s Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter (Crossway). Join me as I aim to contemplate the cross this passion week.
Today’s meditation is by Tim Keller, from chapter 7 “Knowing the Power of His Resurrection” (pg. 135-136 [...]
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Author: Compilation of several authors, edited by Nancy Guthrie
Format: Softcover
Page Count: 148
Publisher: Crossway
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 1433501813
Rating: 5 of 5 stars
As we approach Easter, Christians everywhere remember Christ’s sufferings on the old, rugged cross and the triumph of his resurrection. Indeed, the symbol of the cross is one of the few near universal Christian symbols. [...]
Jason French, a member of my church, created this video last year. I remember how greatly moving it was the first time I watched it. This year, in time for today, the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, he has it posted on YouTube. [HT: Desiring God Blog]
Take the time today to [...]
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If you’ve never read one of John Piper’s devotional books, you’re missing out. The 31 meditations in Pierced by the Word cover a variety of topics — some practical, others theological. From drinking orange juice to battling lust, from thinking about suffering to thinking about politics — each devotional reading stresses the importance of [...]
My gifted friend, Nathan Pitchford, just posted a personal manifesto. If you’ve ever read some of Jonathan Edwards’ life resolutions, Nathan’s list of goals will seem quite similar.
And while he does craft his resolutions to his specific life-calling, Nathan’s principles and goals will serve to encourage, inform and edify you. They challenged me, [...]
Are you blue in the face?
Going without oxygen, or with too little oxygen makes one blue. And going too long without meditating on God’s Word makes one blue as well.
Yesterday’s sermon, by my pastor John Piper (will be available for download here from Desiring God) emphasized our need to be meditating on the Gospel [...]
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