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January 28th, 2010

Al Mohler and his books and coffee beans

Al Mohler – Study Video from Together for the Gospel (T4G) on Vimeo.

How do cups of coffee beans help books? Find out on this tour of Al Mohler’s study.


January 5th, 2010

Hume Explains: Jesus Christ Offers Tiger Woods Something He Badly Needs


January 1st, 2010

Link Spots – Friday; January 1, 2010


December 31st, 2009

Loftier Resolutions

Do you make New Years resolutions? Some of us do and often they’re the kind of resolutions you make that aren’t a huge deal if you fail to follow through. Want to lose a few pounds during the next year, exercise more, watch less TV, or read more books? Those are good resolutions but I want to challenge you to set some loftier goals for yourself in the new year.

Jonathan Edwards knew something about resolutions and his weren’t focused on the beginning of a new year but were written over a period of about two years.

John Piper, in his book, Don’t Waste Your Life, says this about Jonathan Edwards…

I thank God that Edwards did not waste his life. It ended abruptly from a failed smallpox vaccination when he was fifty-four. But he had lived well. His life is inspiring because of his zeal not to waste it, and because of his passion for the supremacy of God.

Jonathan Edwards was a pretty serious maker of resolutions. He’d made a list of resolutions during the years 1722-1723, resolutions 1-21 were written in one sitting — if printed out they would likely be as long as my arm — seventy resolutions in all. Read the rest of this entry »


December 18th, 2009

Free Christmas music

Photo by Carolyn Pierpont

Photo by Carolyn Pierpont

Who wouldn’t like free Christmas music? Justin Taylor has been sharing just that…

Two free songs from Sovereign Grace Music

Two free songs from Bifrost Arts

Two free Christmas Songs from Sojourn Music

Two free Christmas Songs from Red Mountain Music


November 22nd, 2009

Evangelizing your children

Sharing the Gospel with your children is a privilege not to be taken lightly. As a follow-up to my post on Childhood Conversions last week let me point you to a two part series I greatly appreciate on evangelizing children from Shepherds Fellowship.

Here’s a brief overview:

Common Pitfalls in Evangelizing Children

  1. Oversimplifying the Gospel of Christ
  2. Coercing a Profession of Faith
  3. Assuming the Reality of Regeneration
  4. Assuring the Child of Salvation
  5. Rushing the Ordinance of Baptism

Foundational Keys to Evangelizing Children

  1. Setting a Consistent Example of Godliness
  2. Proclaiming the Complete Gospel of Christ
  3. Understanding the Biblical Evidences of Salvation
  4. Encouraging Possible Signs of Conversion
  5. Trusting the Absolute Sovereignty of God

Here’s the two part article:
Evangelizing Children (Part 1)
Evangelizing Children (Part 2)


November 20th, 2009

Childhood Conversions

What’s necessary for your child to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ? Jim Elliff delivers some helpful thinking on Childhood Conversions — helpful thoughts for all parents, pastors and youth workers.


November 17th, 2009

The Pastor’s real job

My brother Ken pointed me to this yesterday and I thought I’d share. This statement from John MacArthur is just the challenge that I and all pastor’s need today when pulled in many different directions and told that so many other things are more important than preaching the Word of God for the good of God’s people.

MacArthur makes the point well that the sanctification of God’s people cannot be ignored for the sake of unbelievers. In fact it’s for the good of unbelievers that a pastor does his job well, feeding God’s people the Word of God.


November 12th, 2009

Lessons on Finishing Well, Part 4, 2 Timothy 4:9-22

November 8, 2009 – AM Service
Lessons on Finishing Well, Part 4, 2 Timothy 4:9-22
Pastor Kevin


November 10th, 2009

Happy 234th Birthday USMC


November 4th, 2009

Big Truths for Young Hearts by Dr. Bruce A. Ware

Big Truths for Young Hearts
Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching and Learning the Greatness of God, by Bruce A. Ware is a great book for helping youngsters and young people and even big people learn about God. I’ve been using this book with our family at the breakfast table on weekdays for a few weeks and have found it most helpful for teaching our children powerful truths about God.

Dr. Ware recently spoke on the topic and purpose of the book — get the audio and outline by clicking here.

This would make a great Christmas gift for any family.

(via: Andy Naselli)


November 2nd, 2009

Lessons on Finishing Well, Part 3, 2 Timothy 4:9-22

November 1, 2009 – AM Service
Lessons on Finishing Well, Part 3, 2 Timothy 4:9-22
Pastor Kevin


November 2nd, 2009

Lessons on Finishing Well, Part 2, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

October 25, 2009 – AM Service
Lessons on Finishing Well, Part 2, 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Pastor Kevin


October 19th, 2009

Lessons on Finishing Well, Part 1, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

October 18, 2009 – AM Service
Lessons on Finishing Well, Part 1, 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Pastor Kevin


October 13th, 2009

Fulfill Your Ministry, 2 Timothy 4:5

October 11, 2009 – AM Service
Fulfill Your Ministry, 2 Timothy 4:5
Pastor Kevin


October 8th, 2009

Don’t Stop Loving the Church seminar audio

October 6th, 2009

Link Spots – Tuesday; October 6, 2009


October 6th, 2009

Itchy Ears, Forsaken Truth, 2 Timothy 4:3-4

October 4, 2009 – AM Service
Itchy Ears, Forsaken Truth, 2 Timothy 4:3-4
Pastor Kevin