The Church

How do you speak of others in their absence? I find it far too easy to speak disparagingly of others in their absence. That’s why I found this piece by Ray Pritchard so convicting today. … Are the absent safe in my home?Read more

I can hardly believe our oldest is 17 today. The years have flown by. Happy birthday Kevin Michael.

Al Mohler weighs in with a helpful presentation of the current homeschooling debate in his piece entitled Overt Hostility toward Homeschoolers.

Abraham Piper’s article, published in “Decision” Magazine is sound advice for parents and grandparents dealing with wayward children. (via: Ken)

I just read a piece on C.J. Mahaney’s blog, which quotes C.J., Jeff Purswell, and Mike Bullmore and touches on so many areas that challenge and encourage me — a pastor’s abilities, calling, preaching effectiveness, … Counsel for the discouraged, average preacherRead more

Registration has been opened for the 2nd Annual Bible Conference and Pastor’s Seminar at West Cannon Baptist Church, February 25-27, 2008. Get more details here. Speakers for the conference will be Dr. Walter C. Kaiser, … The Living Word, Bible Conference, West Cannon Baptist ChurchRead more

It has, for the last few years, been my heart’s desire to bring great glory to the name of Jesus. But I’m more and more aware that my speech, thoughts, attitudes and actions often fall … To Him be glory foreverRead more

Does your appearance help or hinder the Gospel? Mike McKinley writes at 9 Marks for those of us who would seek to reach the culture by being much like the culture — Contemplating Cool. Some … Pastor joe coolRead more

Carl Trueman on the gift of baldness and the priorities of a minister: The priority of the minister is not to be hip or cool. It is not even to `connect with the kids.’ It … The gift of baldness and the minister’s prioritiesRead more

Al Mohler gives direction for believers on how to deal with Halloween in “Christianity and the Dark Side — What About Halloween?” He emphasizes parental discernment and concludes with this. On October 31, 1517, Martin … How should believers treat Halloween?Read more

Some time ago I set up a wiki (get one for yourself for free at pbwiki.com) for our family to use to share useful information such as favorite recipes, gift ideas or items needed when … How to read more booksRead more