The Case for the Psalms: Why They are Essential
N. T. Wright, The Case for the Psalms: Why They are Essential. New York: HarperOne, 2013, 208 pp There was a bit of hesitation when I was asked to write a review of N. T. Wright’s book on the Psalms.…
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The Most Encouraging Book On HELL Ever
Thor Ramsey, The Most Encouraging Book on Hell Ever (CruciformPress, 2014) The title of this book prevails upon the reader to open it up and see what this is all about. It’s daring. I mean encouraging and hell are in…
Do not forsake the assembly
I was saddened but not at all surprised to read Donald Miller’s recent disclosure that he does not attend a church. I was sad because one cannot be a Christian and reject Christ’s body, his bride, his building. Christians are…
Finders and keepers
I have just seen two profoundly moving videos at Justin Taylor’s blog. The second I have seen before: the Kimyal tribe of West Papua, Indonesia, receiving New Testaments in their own language for the first time. The first, equally telling,…
(In)dependence and Prayer
My wife will tell you that I am a fairly independent guy. If I am assigned a task, I normally attempt to accomplish it without requesting help. Of course there are times when I know I need assistance, but if…
The Blogger and the Mechanical Bull
Today I realized what one of my main aims is in every blog post—to get you, the reader, to stay with me more than ten seconds and actually focus your attention on one thing. It occurred to me as I…
Preaching Acts
One week from this Sunday I will begin preaching a series through Acts. I’m looking forward to it. The preparation has been rewarding as it is every time the opportunity comes to study and outline a book of the Bible.…
On the prosperity gospel
The good folks at 9Marks have dedicated the most recent issue of the 9Marks Journal to the prosperity gospel. There are some really helpful articles and book reviews in this issue. It would be wonderful to toss this particular heresy…
Possible Reasons Why Churches Don’t Pursue Being Cross-Cultural
Pastor Randy Nabors, in a blog dated January 3, 2014, provided a list of possible reasons why churches do not pursue being cross-cultural. Some of the reasons may shock you. Others may be obvious. Some you may have never considered.…
I want answers
I knew Putin was a tough guy. Otherwise he wouldn’t be constantly sending out all those shirtless pictures of himself fishing, riding a horse, washing his car, etc. But now he has gone too far. For the very manly leader…