Monthly Archives: April 2012

A Seeker’s Prayer

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

At the end of the book On the Trinity St. Augustine prays to God for grace to know Him and make Him known. Relentlessly pursuing God but also recognizing the limitations of his own intellect, he humbly relies on God … Continue reading →

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Should You go to Seminary?

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Andrew Hebert of Criswell College discusses the importance of theological education:

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John Broadus on Preaching

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

*Posted by Andrew Hebert Enjoy this quote on preaching by the late John Broadus of Southern Seminary: It is so easy and pleasant for men of fertile fancy to break away from laborious study of phraseology and connection, to cease … Continue reading →

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Me-Marriage or We-Marriage

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

Dr. Scot McKnight reviews Tim and Kathy Keller’s new book The Meaning of Marriage, noting two basic ways of approaching the issue. The history of marriage is revealing: the old theory was that the purpose of marriage was to create … Continue reading →

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Irth Day (Part 2): Earthen Wear

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

*Posted by Kirk Spencer How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!  How vast is the sum of them! ~ Psalm 139:17 A thought is information.  It begins in the mind of intelligent beings.  And by different forms … Continue reading →

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The Reading Habits of Christian Leaders

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Dr. Barry Creamer explains why and how Christians should read outside the Bible.

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If Protecting My Kids Means I’m Strange, Then Call Me Strange

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Posted by Joe Wooddell The other day my family and I were at a church (not our current, home church) for a multi-church children’s activity. It involved several young people, including our boys (ages 11 and 10), being led by … Continue reading →

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Christian Academics and Two Masters

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Posted by Barry Creamer Academicians have a commitment to the truth. After all, the point of being a member of the “academy” is having opinions and research validated through the work of similarly qualified and committed researchers and thinkers. The … Continue reading →

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Irth Day (Part 1): Widow’s Weeds

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

*Posted by Kirk Spencer “Earth Day” reminds me of “Birth Day,” but without the “B.”   It always bring to mind (mine at least) how easily it is to discount human souls (with birthdays), while showing our respect for the earth, … Continue reading →

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Expository Preaching

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

Dr. Barry Creamer explains what expository preaching is and why it is important for the church today:

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