I thought I’d let you know about two resources that LOGOS just put out that could be helpful for preachers and teachers. I think that they offer a quick way to bring added depth to sermons. Here they are with a link to each of them… 300 Quotations for Preachers with Slides Find precisely the words you need for any occasion with 300 Quotations for Preachers. Selecting a fitting quotation and sharing it with your congregation—a task that can often take... Read more
The following is an exerpt from blogger friend Ryan Robinson. I like what he does in his blog post titled “Definitions When Discussing Hell.” He says the following: The Purpose of Hell Torture: This is what most people think Hell is for …it is based in a definition of extreme retributive justice. Extinction: The purpose of Hell in this view is to eliminate souls from existence. This is often, but not always, tied to conditionalism (see below)… Purification/Purgatory: This understanding... Read more
Below I offer a brief Advent devotional for this Christmas Eve. This was published in Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary’s Advent Devotional. —————————————————————————————————————————————————– “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news… Today in the town of David a Savior has been born… Christ the Lord.” Luke 2.10-11 When I proposed to my wife, I wanted her to be shocked. I made comments to throw her off about the timing of our eventual marriage. I had friends who helped me keep it... Read more
I loved this article! Thanks to Michael Gorman for posting it to FB. Excerpt from First Things by Peter Liethart: Just this year, I had another realization. N. T. Wright has spoiled Christmas too. Wright made me see the fairly radical difference in tone and content between Advent and Christmas hymns. Advent hymns, as you’d expect, are full of longing, and the language of the prophets. Advent hymns are about Israel’s desperations and hope, and specifically hope that the Christ... Read more
[Editor’s Note (Kurt Willems) – The following was written by a close personal friend. He has chosen to be anonymous, for reasons explained in this letter. While I may not agree/understand every nuance of his argument, I believe the “spirit” of what he says is important for this national discussion. I’m not one to get too political (at least in a partisan way), so don’t read this as an automatic endorsement of the “Left,” either. Please read and share!] To... Read more
photo © 2008 Dr. Wendy Longo | more info (via: Wylio) In light of the “end of the world” scare, I am reposting what I wrote for the day the Rapture was supposed to take place in May of 2011. If the Mayans are correct, then a great change has taken place… a new era has begun… and likely, Christians are goners 🙂 Replace any refernece to “rapture” with the Mayan 2012 stuff and this post will make lots of... Read more
With Christmas coming up next week, here are two great places to purchase gifts that benefit the poor of the the world: Mennonite Central Committee World Vision ————————————————————————————————————————————————— By Jeff K. Clarke The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 Christmas is a very important date in the Church’s liturgical calendar. Celebrated by millions... Read more
A student from my English class sent this image to me! Look out for fire and brimstone on Mayan Friday! Weather Forecast of the End of the World. Read more
Someone sent this to me. Pretty funny. If anyone knows who to give the photo credit to, let me know: Read more
Excerpted from the video series, That the World May Know, The True Christmas Story, available at http://www.ThatTheWorldMayKnow.com/Christmas Learn three things you never knew about Herod the Great, and discover the fascinating truths about the events surrounding Jesus’ birth. Understand the true Christmas story in a new way as author and teacher Ray Vander Laan weaves archeological evidence, biblical teachings and historical record to contrast two Kings: Herod and Jesus. Read more
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