On this Cross in the Road Much of the classes I am taking this summer deal with our spiritual forefathers in a sense, and today gave me an opportunity to walk the streets, sit in the churches and cathedrals, and praise God for men that loved the Lord Jesus enough to be martyred for their … Continue reading Martin in England #2 – On this Cross…

Here's a word-picture for you... This new ipod / iphone speaker is called "The Edifier Luna5".  Here's what I'm thinking.  As big as this speaker is (in fact, Jan saw the picture and says, "Don't you dare buy that 'Darth Vader' lookin' thing!") without the smaller device plugged in (ipod or iphone) that contains the … Continue reading The Edifier!

Starting today, I'll be posting some blog entries by Stephen Martin, UBC's Collegiate Pastor, as he studies abroad (via Southern Seminary) in England... Speakers Corner Today was a most unusual day, both in London and for me personally. This day was unusual in London from the stand point that Speaker's Corner only happens once a … Continue reading Martin in London #1 – Speakers Corner

I wonder if we have a few "arm-chair" worshipers out there...

First and foremost, we should be in prayer for Prestonwood Baptist Church (Plano, TX).  A news report was released today that Jack Graham, Senior Pastor, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and has had successful surgery and is entering a 2 month sabbatical.  More info HERE. Second, a really great statement was received well today … Continue reading A Couple of SBC Points of Interest…

In reading Psalm 39 with the family I was reminded of how diverse the world's counsel is and how divergent it is from biblical truth. David begins this Psalm by connecting his actions with his speech.  He resolves to guard his ways SO THAT he will not sin with his tongue.  That's how important our … Continue reading The World vs. The Bible on Tongue-ology

May God grant us lives that live in such a way that we can rightly speak Proverbs 4 to our children... 1 Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, 2 for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching. 3 When I was a son with my … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day!

Yes, as a dad of 3 girls (could be 4 soon - we wait until "that" day) and a loving wife I can say that MY women were born this way...

Michael S. Horton, professor at Westminster Seminary (California), wrote a interesting article after Joel Osteen's interview on 60 Minutes in 2007.  Click HERE for the interview.

I've never heard such sound doctrine so quickly!  Good stuff.