Don't forget...

Is it hatred NOT to share the gospel?  Tis the season to give...the gospel.  The following clip is from Penn of Penn and Teller (staunch atheist and crude "comedian").  However, this clip is pretty interesting and I'd charge you to consider what he says about sharing your faith, particularly in this season amid family and … Continue reading 5 Days Before Christmas…

Here is the 2nd part of the Piper video on Christmas.  This video addresses gift giving and preserving a distinctly Christian emphasis with our children.

This is the first of daily varied posts leading up to Christmas.  This first post is the first of two videos by John Piper describing Christmas at his house with his children.  It's interesting stuff...

...then read THIS.  In the linked Newsweek main article, the reporter argues that the conservative evangelicals who oppose gay marriage do so, not because of the conviction of scripture, but because of tradition.  The author goes on to make some incredible statements about scripture, homosexuality and gay marriage that is sure to leave the reader … Continue reading If you haven’t been infuriated lately…

At UBC we talk a lot about preserving the gospel with accurate words, upheld doctrine and disciplined practice.  Of course it's not perfect, nor are we.  However, we must battle for this time and time again.  There is a wonderful tool coming out in January that you'll want to consider.  John Piper's new book Finally … Continue reading The Continuing Battle to Protect the Gospel…a tool

What is a 9Marks Workshop? 9Marks' goal is to cultivate and encourage churches to reflect the character of God. They have provided tools and resources for pastors and leaders to help churches re-capture some neglected biblical principles. Basically, the 9Marks Workshop is one way these principles are shared with local churches. The workshop is primarily … Continue reading 9Marks Workshop

I want to recommend Al Mohler's blog today.  HERE is an intriguing article about Michelle Obama's choice to first and foremost be a wife and a mother to their two young daughters.  It is interesting that so many feminists are in an uproar, literally believing that the First Lady elect has wasted her Princeton and Harvard degrees on … Continue reading Interesting Times…

In light of the recent Thanksgiving post, here are a few perspectives on the prosperity "gospel" (in quotes because I like the word "gospel" and don't consider what prosperity teachers teach to be the gospel): And just in case you've forgotten from a previous post...