UPDATEIn January 2008, the following post was identified as the 19th all-time most popular post with readers of this blog. The 20th most-read post was “Twelve Literary Features of the Bible.” Few editors are as well known as Justin Taylor. He has expertise in editing others’ writings, highlighting interesting posts, and creating his own work. He is now an integral part of the Crossway Books team. He is also someone I am pleased to be able to call a friend.... Read more
In an old sermon entitled Compassion, Power, and the Kingdom of God Piper nails his charismatic colours to the mast. It is amazing how well accepted Piper is in cessationist circles. For with his emphasis on experiencing God, certainly a total cessationist should be very uncomfortable (HT Scotty B in a comment over at Pyros place) Read more
CWR – News reports the death of Selwyn Hughes who is one of a whole generation of Christian leaders whos prominent ministries have lasted longer than I have been alive. That generation of leaders has served their God so well and for so long. It concerns me somewhat that in my own generation there are few giants of the faith rising up to replace them. Justin Taylor is one that I tip to have massive influence, Josh Harris already has,... Read more
PyroManiac: quotes Spurgeon today “Even if you could obtain miraculous gifts, you ought not to be satisfied to speak with tongues, nor to work miracles; but you should press on to know the Spirit with yourself indwelling, communing, quickening you.” In this quote Spurgeon shows himself to be the “experiential cessationist” I know him to be. Many modern or so-called “total cessationists” would not recognize this clear experience that Spurgeon talks of. I wonder if Phil would, or if he... Read more
Piper : “God was pleased to make worship and prayer and fasting the launching pad for a mission that would change the course of world history. Is there not a lesson there for us?” Read more
Michael Spencer writes to explain why he shouldnt be considered emerging, and in the process argues strongly for the intentional church- internetmonk : “I have no desire to defend tradition for tradition’s sake, but it seems to me some of the things we’ve taken as part of the normal course of what it means to be church have been there all along because, well they should have been there. They were biblical all along, and we didn’t need to reinvent... Read more
This morning Tope continued our series on prayer. A few things he said stuck out to me->>Prayer is Gods appointed route for you to communicate with him>>Make time for prayer, don’ try and find time>>.’grace doesn’t replace discipline>>Start with thanksgiving- work through the previous day and thank God for everything you can BEFORE asking forgiveness for your sins!>>pray according to Gods word>>Remember prayer is often a process>>We must mix words with faith Read more
links for 2006-01-14 The Line of Prayer We can work our heads off and have countless meetings and go through the motions of worship, but if God isn’t in it, it will be hollow and merely human with no divine spiritual life or power in it……. (tags: prayer article) Read more
Piper: “You show the sweetness and sufficiency of a fountain by drinking and being satisfied. We must not do the great role reversal with God as if we serve and he needs the service…… Fasting is An offering of emptiness to show where fullness can be found. It is a sacrifice of need and hunger. It says, by its very nature, “Father, I am empty, but you are full.I am hungry, but you are the Bread of Heaven.I am thirsty,... Read more
If you are like me, then you like jokes. Jokes often take a group of people and poke fun at them for appearing to be stupid. For some reason, jokes about “dumb blondes” seem to be among the funniest jokes of all. If you want to find the funniest blond joke the world has ever seen, CLICK HERE! Read more
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