This video was produced by the guys from Resurgence.  They are careful in their content, but it is still on the edge.  Unfortunately, we don't confront such sin as we should in the church.  I feel like, in part, it's because we don't understand the depth of grace that can lead to freedom from such … Continue reading Wake-up call for men trapped in pornography…

Abandon the Reformation, Abandon the Gospel On 10.28.11 By Matthew Barrett So when the devil throws your sins in your face and declares that you deserve death and hell, tell him this: “I admit that I deserve death and hell, what of it? For I know One who suffered and made satisfaction on my behalf. … Continue reading The Reformation…the Gospel

This may or may not be my last small installment of marathon observations, but thanks for the freedom to post a bit uniquely in recent days.  I keep want to recommit myself to blogging with frequency and keep failing.  I'll try yet again. 1) Smoking before the start - Now, I wish my race had … Continue reading Marathon Observations #3

I haven't read this newly released book, yet, but I do like David Murray as an author.  Oh, turn up the volume, it adds to the effect.

Here is the next round of marathon observations... Bubbles - Did I mention that bubbles on a marathon course are a really dumb idea?  I digress... Running is a matter of life & death - Now, I'm not meaning to over-dramatize my own personal hobby, but there are some wonderful (and awful) correlations to real … Continue reading Marathon Observations #2

I don't want to drag this out, but instead of merely journaling thoughts on my most recent marathon experience, I'm going to journal via this blog.  It will help me understand the rightful illustrations in this experience, as well as (for good and bad) give you some insight into my psyche.  I don't anticipate that … Continue reading Marathon Observations #1

I'm pooped... I do not want to be confused with this (first) gift from Bev Worley in celebration of Jonathan's birth... I had great plans to rest some this week.  I'm running (Lord willing) the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 9th (my idea of a personal vacation).  I was going to hydrate, rest and heal … Continue reading A Few Thoughts…

Go see this movie, and take a neighbor, particularly you husbands/fathers...

In light of our adoption of the new constitution, which includes a statement in the Confession of Faith that states, "Being a church ordinance (baptism), it is prerequisite to the privileges of church membership and to the Lord's Supper," this article by Dr. Russell Moore is very appropriate and helpful.

Defecting East German soldier Hans Conrad Schumann leaps over a barbed wire barricade at the Bernauer Street sector into West Berlin on Aug. 15, 1961. Schumann made his break for freedom to join his family which had fled earlier to West Berlin.  (Peter Leibing/Assocaited Press/Contipress) via boston.com. A few days ago (August 13) Germany memorialized … Continue reading False and True Freedom…