David Wayne has been my truest and closest blogging friend for what feels like a decade in blog years. My respect for him knows no bounds, and his blogging is the most gracious, yet insightful, I have ever come across. Today I met David, together with his wife and daughter, and became even more impressed. They are truly a jolly family. You can tell a lot about a man by his children. There is no doubt that the Jollette is... Read more
One of the things that has struck me on this trip is the global family of the Church. I have been so well treated by Christians here (and in the last town I was in, too). Being in Christ’s family gives you brothers and sisters wherever in the world you may be. It’s an amazing thing for me as I begin to be immersed in the life of Covenant Life Church. Travis Earles, who is an old friend of mine,... Read more
Food is very important when you are traveling. I always like to sample the authentic local cuisine. In this case that meant a “small” 14 ounce steak. The largest on the menu was 32 ounces – that’s enough to feed a family! So, two heavy meat-filled meals (not to mention breakfast!) and I have been exposed to America’s finest. Beats the French restaurants which always give you TINY portions, but I think I had enough calories yesterday to last me... Read more
Well, I was lucky enough to get some time to take in some U.S. culture today, as you can see from the following photos. It was great to meet a Christian brother who took time out of his day to show me around. We had a lot of fun. There are two questions posed by these photos: 1. Will I be able to eat anything at all this evening? 2. Will Mohler and the rest of the SBC guys denounce... Read more
Well, here I am . . . sitting in a hotel business centre marveling at what we all take for granted these days. Having been able to deal with yesterday’s emails on the plane (yes, it was in flight-safe mode!) thanks to my Blackberry, and today, thanks to that and the fax machine, all my work can be dealt with just as though I was in the UK! The thought of being in America so quickly, let alone being able... Read more
Every journey comes to an end eventually. Having spent almost no time in the last 48 hours asleep (I was packing when I should have been sleeping) and 20 hours since my taxi collected me from my house, I am finally in my hotel. This should be by far the worst travel day of the whole trip. Both flights were delayed for an hour on the tarmac – it’s strange how knowing we are not making any progress is frustrating.... Read more
I am on a journey that will take me through five different airports in the next week. Already I am missing home and my lovely wife and kids, who were all sleeping as I left. But journeys like this pay our family bills, and I think this time I will bring the kids home some presents! Time in airports can be put to good use, redeeming the time by reading or just in thinking. Right now the words from one... Read more
Today the Doctor brings his inimitable talent for careful analysis to the gift of tongues. Note, that he is not in this post speaking of whether or not tongues continue today; instead this is his view about the mechanics of how the gift of tongues works. “I want to suggest to you now that a lot of the trouble has arisen because people have not given the full significance to the word ‘tongue’ — [in the phrases] ‘in an unknown... Read more
In this series, so far I have looked at how the Bible uses two Greek words which are often translated as “man,” and then how lexicons describe what those words mean. The reason I have been speaking about this is the drive by some Bible translations to comply with what some would describe as political correctness in our modern language. There is no doubt that English is in a state of flux where the use of the word “man” –... Read more
The following is notes from a sermon on hope. True hope is a uniquely Christian thing – like faith and love. More recently I have also posted about how hope that goes beyond a grave makes a real difference to the way in which we grieve. The audio of this message is now available to download from my church’s website or by subscribing to our podcast. If you are interested in a glimpse of the preparation that lies behind... Read more
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