November 2008

Why I Appreciate My Pastor

Abraham Piper has asked, “Thankful for your pastor?”  Followed by, “Say so and win him a pair of tickets to DG’s pastors conference.”  I am going to say so.  I really do appreciate my pastor regardless of whether or not I win the tickets.  Though it would be a great gift for my pastor. On [...]

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Giving Thanks

O Lord, remember not, How I once stood. Before mine own reflection, Worshiping what I thought was good. Long did I look, For life’s answers I sought. Only emptiness grew, Only death was I taught. I saw death as inevitable, A hopeless situation. Laboring for self in this life, This was my salvation. Grabbing hold [...]

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The Holy Spirit Is Not An It

I have heard the Holy Spirit called “it” more times that I’d like.  It’s usually in the form of, “We must rely on the Holy Spirit.  It can help guide you.”  It’s usually in those terms and I want to tell you something.  It drives me absolutely crazy!  Consider this.  How would you feel if [...]

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Missional Living with Matt Chandler

I’ve written in the past about sponsoring a Compassion International child.  I’ve also written of what prompted us to sponsor a child.  It was a sermon by Matt Chandler that I’ve been wanting to point to for a while.  Reading one of Tom Ascol’s recent posts Matt Chandler, mortification and the sins of fathers has [...]

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Book Review: Knowing God

I recently had the opportunity to write a book review for our church newsletter.  I was very appreciative to be asked do so.  And a big thanks my wonderful wife for being editor who helped me condense the review from 1,200 words down to less than 800.  Below is the review. Knowing God by J.I. [...]

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A Calvinist Helping Missions?

Dear Readers, I still need your help in being sponsored and this is the last week! This Friday, November 21st, I will be joining 30 other men to help raise money for the Sandy Springs Mission in Atlanta, GA.  I found out last week that this mission will most likely run out of money in [...]

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Obamanians: Thought I’d Seen It All

I’m driving home with my family this past Saturday. We’re a few miles from home and in astonishment, I say, “Did you see it?! Do you all see it?!” I was pointing to the car just in front of us and to the right.  My wife and daughter didn’t see it and were asking, “What?!” [...]

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