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For all her flaws the church is the bride of Christ. What a beautiful metaphor. Every time I criticize the church I cannot help but be reminded of how much the Lord His bride. I think it's easy to love the idea of church but when it comes to the specific people who make up the congregation to which...

Check out this great article in the latest issue of Modern Reformation .

Tomorrow I am preaching from Genesis 11:1-9. It’s the account of Nimrod, the people of Shinar, and their quest to build a great city with a tower reaching into heaven. They were building, we are told, in order to make a name for themselves. They were seeking to bridge the gap between man and God by...

Recently Al Mohler aired an interview he did with Eric Redmond, pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church . The topic is black liberation theology and the state of theology among African American Christians. It is worth listening to.

http://youtube.com/v/Rb6N9_lKL4Y This scene from Easter Sunday at Granger Community Church raises some interesting questions about the purpose of our corporate gatherings. Any thoughts?

This was posted over at Pure Church. I so identify with these words that I had to post them. This is an excerpt are from Don Carson's excellent book Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor (pp. 92-93). "So many aspects of ministry demand excellence, and there are not enough hours in the day to be excellent...

I found this posted over at Paleoevangelical. Mark Dever read this same passage at the Gospel Growth conference in October. It’s from C.S. Lovett’s little book “Soul Winning Made Easy.” It represents so much of what was wrong in evangelism training in the past. It also raises some important...

The ordination service for Kris McGee was a blessed time. It was great to hear more about the church plant in Kansas City. I was also moved by the words of Kris' brother John. Thanks to all those who made it a special time for the McGees.

Excellent introductions to Christian theology and living: I love these books because of their biblical faithfulness and readability. You do not need a seminary degree to fully appreciate and benefit from these wonderful books. I would encourage you to add them to your personal library. A Faith To...

In a field where the notion of God has been completely removed there is little room left for questions of right and wrong. Ethics become entirely utilitarian: if it can be done then it is good. Check out this story from Reuters.

John Piper offers some helpful insights about the oft repeated legend that Jesus went to hell for a time after He died.

Check out the temporary website for Redeemer Fellowship in Kansas City. Redeemer Fellowship is the church that Kris McGee is planting with Kevin Cawley. We are excited about Kris' new ministry. What a privilege it was to ordain Kris into the gospel ministry on Sunday evening. I will post pictures...

USA Today on whether or not we have lost the notion of sin.

Check out this website . "The Reason For God" is currently on the NY Times bestseller list. I recommend it not only as a means to equip believers for the work of evangelism but also as a tool to pass along to skeptical friends and family members.

Take time to listen to this important lecture by Graeme Goldsworthy from his time at Southern Seminary this week. Goldsworthy is one of the church's most important writers and teachers. His work on the centrality of the Gospel in biblical interpretation and preaching is desperately needed in the...

Biblical exposition teaches proper biblical interpretation. So many theological errors today are the result of poor skills in biblical interpretation. Expositional preaching and teaching is a means not only to teach the content of the Bible but how to interpret it properly. Some of the best lessons...

I thought this was hilarious! Is there anyone who could send this to Al Gore?

Tedd Tripp's new book looks great. It is the follow up to Shepherding a Child's Heart .

http://youtube.com/v/C9fmKSwuoDE Also, Keller's newest book "The Reason for God" is now on the New York Times bestseller list. That's a good thing!

I am preaching from Psalm 22 tomorrow. The Psalm provides profound insights into Jesus' sufferings on the cross. It is also a Psalm of complaint. David does more than cry out to God for help. He questions, even complains about God's seeming absence and slowness to respond. Ultimately the Psalmist...

An excellent article by Graeme Goldsworthy on the Old Testament. Goldsworthy's book According to Plan is essential reading for a better understanding of the Bible. Take and Read!

Trevin Wax offers this good reminder in the pages of Christianity Today.

Timmy Brister posts an effective rejoinder to Bill Wagner's assertions about Calvinists and evangelism.