Monthly Archives: August 2008

The Shack versus The Pilgrim’s Progress

Posted on August 30, 2008 by

The worthless piece of drivel entitled The Shack will never be the next Pilgrim’s Progress, no matter what the author says (or Eugene Peterson, for whom I usually have great respect, or the publishing company or their marketing people or … Continue reading →

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The Shepherd’s Task

Posted on August 29, 2008 by

Psalm 23:1-4 presents the picture of the perfect Shepherd. This shepherd is perfect because this shepherd is the Lord. This psalm, in portraying the Lord’s work a shepherd, also provides a model for the pastor, who is also a shepherd … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon for the Sick and Afflicted

Posted on August 29, 2008 by

I had to throw up this link to Between Two Worlds which has a set of further links to resources about how Spurgeon ministered in the midst of suffering and affliction. Here’s a direct link to the main article: Spurgeon … Continue reading →

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Calvinist on Paper, Arminian (or Semi-Pelagian) in the Pulpit

Posted on August 28, 2008 by

I have to do something to regain my Calvinist street-cred after the Dispensationalist post so consider this: Why do so many who espouse Calvinism act like practical Arminians? For example, I know a pastor who thinks that Arminians are preaching … Continue reading →

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95 Theses on Dispensationalism

Posted on August 28, 2008 by

Check out this list, which makes some good points: The 95 Theses Against Dispensationalism I know I’m going to get emails about this. Some will come from Reformed brethren who know me wondering why I’m defending Dispensationalism and some will … Continue reading →

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Links: Time, Holiness, and Some Resources for Women

Posted on August 28, 2008 by

Some things I have found edifying that you might find edifying, too. John Piper gives some guidance on how to spend our time. John MAcArthur gives some guidance on how to kill the sin in your life:Part 1, Part 2, … Continue reading →

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J. L. Dagg on the Lord’s Supper

Posted on August 23, 2008 by

This simple ceremony is admirably contrived to serve more than a single purpose. While it shows forth the Lord’s death, it represents at the same time the spiritual benefit which the believer derives from it. He eats the bread, and … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Fay and My Family

Posted on August 22, 2008 by

As I write this (Friday morning) Hurricane Fay is still dumping rain and wind on my parents house and at my sister’s house in South Georgia. My parents’ power was off all last night and along with their phone service … Continue reading →

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Pray for Those Affected by Hurricane Fay

Posted on August 19, 2008 by

Please pray for those in the path of Hurricane Fay. There are several who have retired from our church and who now live in the Tampa/Ft. Meyers area and my folks still live north of Jacksonville which is supposed to … Continue reading →

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How Long Should my Prayers Be?

Posted on August 16, 2008 by

These are my rough notes from Donald Bloesch, The Struggle of Prayer, 59-62. My comments are [in brackets]. First I’ll give a summary, then some history, then finish with the Scriptures. Summary: The Scripture does not say how long or … Continue reading →

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