Sorry!  Had to remove the link to the video.  The Way International changed the link to go to their main site.  I think the increased traffic raised some eyebrows.  I don't want to disrespect them, but I certainly don't want more attention drawn to their teaching, which is one more brand of man-centered, positive thinking … Continue reading A Loss for Words

Some of you are familiar with Thabiti Anyabwile, the author of What is a Healthy Church Member.  He recently blogged with keen insight after a trip to Scotland.  Read the blog HERE.

I'm sitting in a favorite cafe' reading through some commentary material in preparation of Sunday's message and cannot help but overhear a few conversations around me.  To my right are two guys that, when I arrived, were talking about business.  To my left is a gentleman that I distinctly noticed as being heavy hearted, if … Continue reading Between Two Worlds…

Read the article HERE.  Any observer of culture knows the basic tenet of the waves of "progress" culturally flowing from Europe, to the East and West Coasts of the United States, and then through the heartland.  These initial rulings in Britain relate to civil law, particularly cases of family disputes, inheritance and marriage.  There are … Continue reading Islamic Law is officially accepted in Great Britain

HERE is a well written article in Christianity Today on a new book by Stephen Nichols, Jesus Made in America: A Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ.  My interest is piqued!

This really has no spiritually redeeming value, but it may give you a bit of insight into my sense of humor.  Enjoy...

In a recent BLOG post, John Piper tells why he is about to begin a lengthy exposition of John's gospel.  I thought reading it would be a good reminder of some benefits of studying John as we begin our last 9 month stretch in this amazing gospel account (Lord willing).  Given the time period, it … Continue reading A Reminder of Why We Preach John’s Gospel…

Bible Fellowship News... We are starting a new Women's Bible Fellowship on Sunday mornings at 9:15am led by Patti Latta (Jan Lumpkin will assistant teach).  The material will be the same as the other Bible Fellowships (John MacArthur's Acts Study).  This class is for ladies of various life stages who just may feel out of … Continue reading Miscellanea…

Many families at UBC have adopted children or are in the process of adopting.  Many others of US (including my family) are thinking about it or should think about it.  There are many wonderful spiritual implications of adoption, but here is the first of several future posts of how to think biblically about adoption.   … Continue reading A Theology of Adoption

I just can't take it anymore and I've got to get this out!  My stomach turns at much of what I see in Christian bookstores.  I've gotten to the point where I'm embarrassed to walk in with my kids because of what they have to see to get to some simple, solid content.  For instance... … Continue reading Alright, I’ve had it!