Posted in Books, Christian Living, John Calvin, John Owen, John Piper, Theology on April 30, 2007 | No Comments »
It was a fight to read this chapter because I was fighting a migraine at the time. But it served as a good reminder that progressive sanctification is not automatic, nor easy. There is no passivism to be found in the Bible. Hebrews 11 is full of people who acted because they believed.
Anyway, Ryle addresses [...]
Posted in Ministry, Theology on April 30, 2007 | No Comments »
I know… you’ve been staying up nights waiting for the PCA Report on the New Perspectives on Paul, and the Federal Vision. Lay awake no longer- read on.
If you are like me, you don’t have the time to study every controversial subject. I’ve done some homework on the NPP, and find the new perspectives wanting. [...]
Posted in Football, Patriots on April 30, 2007 | 2 Comments »
It is still sinking in. I hope this is Corey Dillon part 2. I think the locker room leaders can keep Randy focused. But I’m not sure I like it.
The good part of it?
It only cost us a 4th round pick. I can’t believe the Raiders were willing to settle for that.
He took a huge [...]
Posted in Emerging Church, Mark Driscoll, Ministry on April 29, 2007 | 9 Comments »
This video was supposed to be distributed at a church planting conference. Well, it was not politically correct enough. Mark tells the story here.
It contains typical Driscoll verbiage. So, if that offends you- don’t watch it. I’ve listened to it and don’t understand why some people are upset. Folks make it sound like he drops [...]
Posted in Music, U2 on April 29, 2007 | No Comments »
@U2 reports that Pop Mart: Live in Mexico City, previously available on VHS, will be released on DVD. There will be the single disc, concert only version, and the 2-disc special edition. It should be released in late June. Since they don’t play many of these songs live anymore, I’m interested.
Posted in Atonement, John Piper, Theology on April 28, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Many people like me have wondered when the controversy regarding Penal Substitutionary Atonement would begin to divide groups and shatter alliances. It has begun. Adrian Warnock has been documenting how this has been taking shape in England.
The UCCF (University and Colleges Christian Fellowship) has been partnering with Spring Harvest to sponser Word Alive. That partnership [...]
Posted in Books, Ethics, History on April 28, 2007 | No Comments »
“In France… Christianity was attacked with almost frenzied violence, there was no question of replacing it with another religion. Passionate and persistent efforts were made to wean men away from the faith of their fathers, but once they had lost it, nothing was supplied to fill the void within…” Alexis de Tocqueville
“But what is liberty [...]
Posted in Basketball, Celtics on April 27, 2007 | No Comments »
The Golden State Warriors’ guard Monta Ellis was named Most Improved Player in the NBA. His progress is interesting.
Minutes 18 => 34 slightly less than double.
Points 6.8 => 16.5 almost 10 pts./game higher
Rebounds 2.1 => 3.2 just 1 higher
Assists 1.6 => 4.1 but 2.87 TO/game not a good ratio for a guard.
Steals .6 => 1.7
He [...]
Posted in Ethics, Global Warming, Science on April 26, 2007 | No Comments »
We’ve probably all seen this picture. I hear it showed up on Al Gore’s multi-media presentation. Global Warming Alarmists have used to to show that glaciers are melting, and (sob) the bears are drowning. Kids are weeping, afraid that they deadly but beautiful beasts will be wiped out.
The truth, this picture dates from 2004 and [...]
Posted in Christian Living, Ministry, Sermons & Stuff, Theology on April 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Not in the way you think. Today was “one of those days”. I listened to an excellent message by Darrin Patrick on the Life and Death of the Missional Leader. He talked about trials, and suffering, as a part of ministry- weaning us from dependence on self and teaching us to rely upon Him who [...]
Posted in Church, Humor on April 23, 2007 | No Comments »
A fellow pastor and I were musing today about the amount of activity that occurs during a typical sermon. All the ants didn’t get out of their pants during the sit-stand-sit-stand dance during the singing and prayer part of the service.
Perhaps you’ve heard the line, “people can only pay attention for about 20 minutes”. This [...]
Posted in Baseball, Red Sox on April 23, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Well, I nearly woke up the little girl laughing as the Sox pounded 4 consecutive home runs off the same pitchers. This is only the second time it has ever happened, the first for the Sox. Even nicer that it came against the Yankees. But what matters is winning. If they can hold the 7-5 [...]
Posted in Books, Christian Living, Theology on April 23, 2007 | No Comments »
Many view holiness as optional, a bonus if you will. Ryle’s theme verse for this chapter is Hebrews 12:14: “Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord…” That ought to grab our attention.
Ryle starts by identifying what it is not: not knowledge, great profession, doing many things, zeal for certain matters in religion, taking [...]
Posted in Culture, Worship on April 22, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I occasionally fill out the polls on Road Runner. One caught my eye today on attendance at worship services. Nearly 76,000 people responded. And essentially Road Runner users are not very interested in worship.
34% attend worship services weekly.
8% attend occasionally.
58% seldom or ever attend worship services.
I wonder if this is representative of society in general.
The next [...]
Posted in Baseball, Ethics, Red Sox, Sports on April 21, 2007 | 6 Comments »
I almost turned the game off. Schilling was not doing well, and Petite seemed to have the game in hand. The Yankees had even put in a pinch runner for Giambi. The 6-2 lead seemed safe, especially when Mariano Riviera entered the game. I was tempted. I was tired. I needed sleep after a long [...]
Posted in Family, Photography on April 21, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Posted in Family, Photography on April 21, 2007 | No Comments »
From a few Saturdays ago.
Posted in U2 on April 21, 2007 | No Comments »
I have not seen U2 live and in person since 1985 on the second leg of the Unforgettable Fire Tour. Frankly, I couldn’t/can’t afford to. I guess it is about priorities for available funds. But, I’ve got some DVDs which you can occasionally hear if you drive by my home.
With the release of U23D this [...]
Posted in Emerging Church, Humor on April 21, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I had to go up to NC for church business this week. That explains the lack of posts the second half of the week. It was a strange trip, to say the least. A comedy of errors, actually (yes, this will be a long, meaningless post).
I left for the airport a little later than expected. [...]
Posted in Books, Theology on April 18, 2007 | No Comments »
The Westminster Theological Seminary Bookstore is currently running a series of sales. This week they are putting some Reformed Classics on sale for up to 50% off. This is a great chance to load up on great books like:
Calvin- The Institutes of the Christian Religion.
Edwards- The Religious Affections.
Machen- Christianity & Liberalism (must reading, folks)
Owen- The Mortification [...]
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