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...

Psalm 57:7-11 7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody! 8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn! 9 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. 10 For your steadfast love … Continue reading Blessed Thanksgiving!

According to a recent USA Today ARTICLE this current generation of teens are unrealistically optimistic about being destined for greatness.  Many psychologists are concerned that they are set up for unrealistic expectations with the accompanying depression and radically unrealistic view of life in general.  I wonder if this is coming from the same psychologists who have … Continue reading Pride Comes Before the Fall

I had the privilege recently to speak to a group of pastors about the joy (for preacher and people) of expository preaching.  My text of encouragement/exhortation was Nehemiah 8.  There is so much here worth mentioning, but allow me to point out a few things: 1) Expository Preaching is Effective to Gather God's People Nehemiah … Continue reading Give the Sense…