March, 2006
The Apparent Piety of Numerical Goals
Dear CJ, As to the greatest threat, it is always the same. It does not vary. It is our prideful rejection of God, His ways, relating to Him as our holy and loving Creator and Judge. This does not change from age to age. Having said that, I’m sure that each age has special challenges–in [...]
Ryle on Heart Religion
C.J. and the T4G crew. Please forgive my non-response to your great questions. I’ve been buried under some pastoral issues here of late. C.J., your question is crucial – literally – and I really want to give a helpful response. Perhaps by Monday. Meanwhile, feast on this insight from Bishop J.C. Ryle on true heart [...]
The Gospel from and about Christ
I think Augustine said somewhere that the cross was a pulpit in which Christ preached his love to the world. I can’t remember (or just don’t know) where he said this. If someone could supply me with a reference (Lig?) I’d appreciate it. Anyway, that expression is a succinct way of drawing our attention to [...]
Together for the Gospel
I love this title for our conference. There is so much communicated in so few words. We are friends because of the gospel. And given our diverse backgrounds and denominations (and athletic abilities), this is the only explanation for the rich friendship that exists between us. What has brought us together should bring all Christians [...]
Thankful to God for My Son Chad
Mark, I’m glad you asked who we are thanking God for today. I’m sure each of us has a very long list of those we simply cannot thank God enough for (1 Thess. 3:9), beginning with our wives. Today is my son Chad’s 13th birthday and I am thanking God for my special boy. Chad, [...]
Thankful to God for These People
John Wesley in 1787 (near the end of his life) mused on the future of Methodism: “I am not afraid, that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid, lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the [...]
Greetings from England
Hey, guys. I’m trying to type this on a weird BTphone/internet thing here at Heathrow. I’ve had little internet access this week. Great time here at the Martyn Lloyd-Jones Conference, seeing old friends, and then showing John & Noel P around Cambridge yesterday. More when I get home today (DV).
Fathers and Daughters
If you are wondering where everyone is today and what they are doing, here is my best guess: Mark is in Cambridge, England, and you can be sure he’s not thinking about March Madness. Wherever Al is right now, he is doing at least 5 things at once and doing them all equally well. Don’t [...]
Oh Happy Day!
LSU 62-Duke 54
My Final Four
Lig, you are a rare combination of pastor, scholar and athlete, with a broad knowledge of sports. What a detailed forecast of tournament play you have provided for us! We are a unique full-service blog, are we not? Where else can you read conversations about the gospel interrupted by insightful predictions about the NCAA men’s [...]
