In this clip, Piper gives a brief description of a Bible study method called "arcing."  HERE is a link to a site to help you get started.  

I sat last night and continue to do so this morning with many emotions running through my mind as I watch the rescue efforts of the 33 trapped Chileanminers.  Feelings of excitement, joy and amazement are all mixed with burdened feelings for these families.  The celebration and relief that it is for the miners to finally … Continue reading Chilean Rescue by Ryan Martin

There have been few things along the way that has spurred on "creative conversation" with Jan like financial debt.  Perhaps in no greater context do we see the relationship between debt to lender / debt to love more conversely on display than in marriage.  What I mean is, the more couples are in debt financially, … Continue reading I hate debt…

I want to encourage you to join me in listening to Mark Dever's sermon out of Mark 12:13-17 sometime soon.  From the remarks I've read, it is one of Mark's best deliveries, and if you've ever listened to Mark, that's saying something.  As well, in light of our present pop / evangelical / politico / … Continue reading Jesus Paid Taxes

Below is a piece written by Jim Elliff.  It's been helpful to me as a pastor and dad.  I hope it will be of value to you as well. __________________________ Childhood Conversion A woman came to humorist Will Rogers, saying, “I struggle with this problem. Every time I look at myself in the mirror, I’m … Continue reading Childhood Conversion

When we first began the Intensify initiative for this summer, I had no idea what it would bring.  I've never read through the entire Bible in such a short period before.  I have read through the New Testament in a few weeks, but that seemed really easy compared to this task.  Allow me to share … Continue reading Intensify update…

VBS is always an exciting week around here.  Since we've moved to an evening schedule we have seen a great blessing of more men involved in leadership.  I believe that a church's health can be measured (in large part) by the health of the men's leadership.  I'm not sure where we are on the scale, … Continue reading Vacation Bible School this week!

It’s not too late to Intensify! Let me encourage you to commit to our Intensify initiative that begins today. The Bible reading is not designed to be a study, although having a pen or pencil close is always good for key passages or things you want to look up later. I encourage you just to … Continue reading It’s not too late to Intensify!

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