Gentle Reformation

[http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/conference-messages/prayer-as-a-way-of-walking-in-love-a-personal-journey] Pastor John Piper said that Francis Chan’s message at the 2010 National Conference was probably one of the most listened to talks in Desiring God

Amen to Jared's post below.  I'll answer his ending question with a post of my own  that I had been contemplating. ~~~~~ Like an unsightly jagged scar across a face,

[http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/robins-in-snow.jpg] Though we still did not receive the amount the weather reporters guaranteed us was coming (this cartoon [http://www.worldmag.com/images/content/

[http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/clock.gif] On Monday I spoke at my grandmother's funeral, which was more difficult than I ever anticipated.  She was 94 and had

In December we discovered a feral cat had taken up residency with our pet cat in our garage.  I never knew there are whole websites devoted to this problem, but now I know

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[http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/interviews/dg-live-with-tim-keller-part-1] While situated in a black leather chair in the comfort of his living room, Pastor Tim Keller answers a host of questions about his life and

In my church study sits a coffee cup, the contents of which looks like about a dozen Silly Putty eggs were cracked open and plopped in there.  The big wad of putty was

Jared’s confession about his journey to gentleness got me thinking, but before I follow that path let me just say:  the Jared I know is a big softie and wouldn’t be

[http://thegospelcoalition.org/resources/a/qa]I think it’s safe to say that nearly everyone has weighed in on N.T. Wright.  There are those who adore the man.  And there are,

Dear Ted, Though you do not know me, I hope you do not mind me addressing you by name.  Besides, I feel like I do know you as I join the millions of

[http://apologetics315.blogspot.com/2010/10/alan-shlemon-cecili-chadwick-debate.html] I never cease to be amazed at what I hear from the mouths of pro-choice advocates. Never wavering from calling the unborn baby a fetus,

I had lunch recently with a four-point Calvinist. He knew I was a five-pointer and asked why I believed in "Limited Atonement"—the one point of the five with which he

10% of Americans (27 million people) are on antidepressants, a number that doubled in the decade from 1996-2005.  Before I comment further, please take the following quiz, answering the statements TRUE or FALSE:

[http://apologetics315.blogspot.com/2010/12/three-problems-of-evil-by-peter-s.html] There are countless lectures and sermons addressing the subject of evil.  And as you would imagine, and probably already know, some handle the subject with

The Lord knows that my faith weakens often in offering a particular ongoing prayer request. So recently He sent me help to get on my knees and beg anew. Perhaps it may help

[http://www.pointofinquiry.org/the_future_of_atheism_beyond_the_question_of_god/] I’m drawing attention to this particular podcast for one simple reason: It provides a glimpse into the ambitions and

[http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/interviews/q-a-with-john-piper-and-conrad-mbewe] I’m usually not a big fan of Q and A sessions.  No wait, I take that back.  I enjoy listening to Q and A sessions.

Reading a book called Breath, which tells the incredible tale of Martha Mason. Martha, a fellow Tarheel, spent over sixty years in an iron lung. She had an incredible spirit, seen in such

Is it not easier to hide who we are than who we are not? * To disguise our selfishness is but the work of a moment, whereas the lack of a generous spirit is

Because of what the Bible teaches, I do not think the pastor in Florida, who appears to be vacillating on whether to burn Qu'rans or not, should do so. Why? Well,

Setting sun, in its finale, Drenching clouds with changing hues; Glowing bits like shooting stars, Fly up then fade from the backyard fire; Rising fireflies o'er darkening fields, Myriads of tiny