FIRST OF ALL... I want to report that we have exceeded our Lottie Moon giving goal of $40,000!!! That's great news! There's still time to give more. Remember, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offerings go entirely to missionaries and their work. Along with that, Garey Baxter and I were visiting earlier today about the church's financial … Continue reading A Strange and Beautiful Week…
Author: mikelumpkin
Laughin’ at a guy in a wheelchair…
That sounds pretty offensive until you watch this...
In a down economy…rent your womb!
The full story is HERE. I've proposed in other blog entries that our culture practically despises children. I mean the emphasis on "practically" simply because of declining birth rates, love for environment over family, and the willingness of parents to allow their children to be indoctrinated by secular (even pagan) ideals without intentionally training them … Continue reading In a down economy…rent your womb!
A Christmas Point…
You Have the Words of Eternal Life December 20, 2009 By John Piper Read, listen, or watch this resource on our website. Subscribe to our sermon podcast in iTunes. There is no traditional Christmas story about the birth of Jesus in the Gospel of John. You remember how it begins: “In the beginning was the … Continue reading A Christmas Point…
Celebrate with us Christmas Eve…
Why I’ve not blogged much lately…
Well, I've been busy. Honestly, it's been a struggle for me during this busy fall. I think the main struggle for me is, in all honesty, the busy-ness felt very selfish: Running a marathon / Having another baby / Finishing doctoral work (writing and oral defense) / Graduating. It just felt like it was about … Continue reading Why I’ve not blogged much lately…
Lessons from Tiger…
I'm terrible at golf. I appreciate the game and the skill to play it, but the only lesson it offers me is humility (and all of its glorious effects)...therefore, I choose to play very, very sparingly. I watch it some, so I've come to appreciate Tiger Woods' ability and competitiveness. He's pretty incredible...when it comes … Continue reading Lessons from Tiger…
Gettin’ hooded…
I'm in Louisville for graduation for my doctorate. This morning I picked up my "apparel" for the ceremony, which is tomorrow. The "hood" for doctoral grads is pretty regal. Part of me is glad for that, part of me thinks it ought to be some sackcloth / ash blend. When I heard of getting "hooded" … Continue reading Gettin’ hooded…
The Gospel-Centered / Christ-Emphatic Approach to Preaching
I love to preach. I love the preparation of preaching. I love the Word. I struggle to have quiet times as I should. Study can run dry. My heart grows cold. God is faithful to His Word...even when I'm unfaithful to Him. I'm not that different than many of you. You love the Word, yet … Continue reading The Gospel-Centered / Christ-Emphatic Approach to Preaching
Spurgeon on a Christian’s Pace…
He that believeth shall not make haste. (Isaiah 28:16) He shall make haste to keep the Lord's commandments; but he shall not make haste in any impatient or improper sense. He shall not haste to run away, for he shall not be overcome with the fear which causes panic. When others are flying hither and … Continue reading Spurgeon on a Christian’s Pace…
Grounded 