Fourth of July Note and Blog Agenda

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by Mark|HereIBlog on July 3, 2009

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As I get ready to travel for the Fourth of July weekend I wanted to give an update on what’s coming up on the blog.  I also want to make a brief note on the Fourth of July.  By the way, prayers for our travel safety would be much appreciated.

Fourth of July Note

When the patriotic holidays come along some local churches celebrate them with a religious zeal. It often becomes apparent just how much identity is wrapped up in the American flag.   [click to continue…]

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Gospel Coalition or Assertions?

July 1, 2009
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David Fitch has asked if we agree or disagree with his views on the work of The Gospel Coalition (TGC).  His views are expressed at Christianity Today’s Out of Ur blog post: Gospel Coalition or Expedition? How effective will The Gospel Coalition be in post-Christendom?
One of the problems with Fitch’s approach can be seen [...]

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Be Happy God Says

June 30, 2009
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Did you know that God commands you to be happy?
Serve the LORD with gladness! Psalm 100:2
Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
The best news in the world is that there is no conflict between your greatest possible happiness and God’s perfect holiness. Being satisfied with [...]

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Free Bibleworks8 Software?

June 23, 2009
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Would you like a free copy of Bibleworks8?  I know I sure would!  It would be especially helpful if I start seminary soon as planned.
Fellow blogger Nathan W. Bingham over at Cal.vini.st (Cool url!) is offering a way to get this software…for free!
Want in on this? Find out how to register to win: Cal.vini.st [...]

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Fatherhood: Appreciation, Humility, Ministry, Reflections

June 21, 2009
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Another year.  Another Father’s Day.  A useless holiday that we made up to spur the economy i.e. to get people to spend money.  That’s just about what I used to think anyways.  Not so much anymore.
Today when I think of Father’s Day I think of my father, myself as a father and my heavenly Father. 

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Who Is Watching Your Life?

June 19, 2009
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Ride to Live, Live to Ride is the motto you’ll find on biker t-shirts.  It’s really a cool saying.  The motto can be changed to reflect whatever is primary in your life from riding motorcycles to sports to your job.  In reality the motto is about self.  The primacy of me we might say.  So [...]

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Alcholism Vs Legalism

June 15, 2009
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If you’ve read my testimony you’ll see that I grew up in a legalistic religion.  I could never be good enough.  Since I was the one on the receiving end of the legalism it really was a never ending road.  Whether it was a cuss word or a beer, I was done. 

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Should “Celebrity” Pastors Offer Disclaimers

June 12, 2009
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Warning.  Caution.  Disclaimer.  These are popular words.  We see them on everything and everywhere today.  They are good, bad, indifferent and life saving.  Should we have something of those words at our Christian conferences where “celebrity” pastors and theologians speak?  Maybe.
There are many good, Gospel-centered conferences offered these days.  I was at one of the [...]

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IssuesEtc on Free Will

June 10, 2009

This is an interesting discussion by some Lutheran pastors on free-will and salvation.  They even discuss Roman Catholic and Protestant differences.

One of the questions at about the 20 minute mark by email was concerning God’s foreknowledge.  It was along the lines of if God knows what you’re going to eat for dinner is it possible [...]

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Advance09 Makes Local News

June 6, 2009
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How awesome is it to for a Christian conference to make the local news?  The final day was good.  I’m too tired to write out any notes.  I hope to have some final reflections on the event soon.  I was certainly blessed by the messages and fellowship.  Check out the news story.
There’s about 2,900 miles [...]

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Advance09 Day Two

June 6, 2009
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Today was day two at Advance09 here in Durham, NC.  It was another good day.  To catch up you can find all of the uploaded audio for you to download here: Advance09 Session MP3’s.
Order of Events

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Advance09 Day One

June 5, 2009
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I’m having a great time at the Advance09 Conference.  A great time of learning and conviction.  I’m rooming with a brother named Kris from NC who also put some notes up.
I’m going to give you today’s line-up and some highlights from my notes.  You can go over to DesiringGod.org and download The First Three Advance09 [...]

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Book Review and Giveaway: Taking Three

June 2, 2009
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(Note: This will be the first post until the drawing is over.)
Yesterday, I interviewed Mark McCallum, author of the novel Taking Three.  Check out the interview if you haven’t.  Today, I will provide a short review and a way for readers to get a free, signed copy.
Review
Taking Three by Mark R McCallum. Sense of Wonder [...]

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Interview with Mark McCallum Author of Taking Three

June 1, 2009
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Today we’ll be talking to Mark R. McCallum. He is the author of the new book Taking Three, a supernatural thriller about Death coming in threes. Mark is a brother in the Lord, friend and fellow church member. He serves us every Sunday morning by arriving extra early to make sure the [...]

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Top 9 Posts for May 09

May 30, 2009
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Below are the most view posts for May 2009*.

Memorial Day 2009 Worship Service – I give some thoughts on patriotism in the church during worship service.  The comments will provide some insight as to why I keep blogging.

Divine Rape and Forced Love – A response to an SBC pastor who offers some poor arguments against [...]

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