Bob Roberts is a man on a mission, and he makes sure all his church plants are on that same mission: We require our new churches to do 3 things: work somewhere around the world in a hard place, work with the poorest in the inner-city, and multiply churches. We have them do all this in the first 12 to 24 months. Why? Because we are setting DNA. If this is done early on, like the offering, like evangelism, then... Read more
@TerryVirgo Except parenting 5 wonderful kids & being a husband to Wendy of course! & church planting. But def. your most important book. # @joshkouri Glad God blessed U Thanks for yr kind words about Raised With Christ – How The Resurrection Changes Everything http://ow.ly/43xUl # RT @halasandphos: Live as if Christ died yesterday, arose this morning, and is coming back tomorrow. Our Daily Bread #jesustweeters # RT @KingsleyPress: Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another,... Read more
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Sometimes a video is worth a whole book. This is one of those times. I dare you to watch this video, and not conclude that social media really is a revolution. As Christians we have to embrace this, aware of its dangers, but becoming experts at using these tools for the glory of God. Read more
Josh Kouri recently published a blog review which listed 4 reasons he felt people should read this book: Adrian is both a Spirit and Word guy . . . Gospel centered theology must include the resurrection along with the cross . . . This book will introduce giants. If you already read Edwards, Marten Lloyd-Jones, John Piper, Charles Spurgeon and Calvin you’ll love hearing them speak to the resurrection, but if you haven’t yet met these men, Warnock will do... Read more
RT @JohnPiper: Our most serious misunderstandings are not intellectual. "They did not understand, but their hearts were hardened." Mark 6:52 # RT @edstetzer: Said Musa freed! http://is.gd/QEPArQ Others still imprisoned. Converts from Islam still being persecuted. It MUST change. # @TerryVirgo Am not at all surprised Greg loves this book. I honestly think it is probably the most important thing you have ever done. in reply to TerryVirgo # Just finished reading Real-Time Connections by @bobrobertsjr CRITICAL book for the... Read more
I am back to agreeing with Spencer today when he argues that the biggest problem with both our society and the modern church is that we have sidelined Jesus himself: The culture—including the academy—has decided to adopt the “any Jesus but the one in the New Testament” approach, while leaders of the church have asked Jesus to step into the wings and wait quietly while they keep the audience entertained.Read more at location 1364 Speaking of the Western Church as... Read more
On my way back from Life in the Spirit. Good people. Only sorry I couldnt stay longer but enjoying time off wiv kids this week. # RT @hopejunkie_: arvo off – excited to finally tuck into Raised with Christ byespecially off the back of our Christology wkend.// great! # RT @edstetzer: Got a new article from Billy Graham for Study Bible. Is it wrong I'm excited as a 10yr old girl at JustinBieber concert? 😉 # RT @MattChandler74 Counts came... Read more
Some of my readers might have been surprised, when I said in yesterday’s post that I largely agree with Michael Spencer’s criticisms of the church. The modern church is in a mess. And, I trust that many of you will echo his cry: I’m looking for a spiritual experience that looks like, feels like, sounds like, lives like, loves like, and acts like Jesus of Nazareth. It’s that simple. Read more at location 1151 I even agree with Spencer that such... Read more
RT @JohnPiper: When I feel empty and unable to give any more, few things encourage me more than the words, "Five loaves and two fish." # RT @acts29news: God is sovereign… so why pray for our cities and churches again? @TerryVirgo on prayer: http://ow.ly/3ZhtW # @Gontroppo2010 The review is a coming… in reply to Gontroppo2010 # @chaplainimonk I began a series reviewing Michael Spencer's book today. Hope you enjoy it. http://bit.ly/i40K3D in reply to chaplainimonk # @AaronTelloian You are dead... Read more
Michael Spencer was known to Christian blog pioneers as the Internet Monk. Although he described himself as in the post-evangelical wilderness, and often locked horns with the likes of the pyromaniacs, he never lost the respect of most evangelical and reformed bloggers. His message was bold. I would often strongly agree with around half of it and strongly disagree with the other half! We were both going to have our debut books published in 2010. Sadly, Spencer didn’t live to... Read more
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