Archive for February, 2009

Is Your Reformed Theology Reforming Culture?

Thanks to my friend Vitamin Z for finding this quote from Ray Ortlund: I like Reformed theology. I believe it’s what the Bible teaches. But I don’t like Reformed culture. I don’t believe it’s what the Bible teaches. Reformed theology is all about grace deciding to treat people better than they deserve, for the sheer [ READ MORE ]

Facts, Evidence, and Presuppositions…

Danny puts some great thoughts and quotes up from Bahnsen, he writes: Facts and evidence are always interpreted within a philosophical framework, that is, a worldview. As Cornelius Van Til once said, Facts and interpretation of facts cannot be separated. It is impossible even to discuss any particular fact except in relation to some principle [ READ MORE ]

Matt Chandler – Silly Myths…

If you don’t know who this guy is… well, he is legit (how’s that for great grammar?). Matt did our youth camp a few years ago and I have been hooked on his stuff ever since[ READ MORE ]

VMware for Mobile?

It’s been a long time since I have posted anything about BlackBerries or Mobile. Largly due to the fact that I no longer am a BES Admin, but this is way too cool to pass up. One thing I love about my mac is that I have Mac OS, Windows 7, Windows Vista, XP, Ubuntu, [ READ MORE ]

Yes, I’m Alive.

A few of you emailed and asked if I was still going to blog. Yes, I am, I have just been getting some good R&R time with the family. I am back at work today after about two weeks off so you should be seeing more stuff soon…. happy reading! [ READ MORE ]

Praying More Puritan Prayers.

Divine Support Thou art the blessed God, happy in Thyself, source of happiness in Thy creatures, my maker, benefactor, proprietor, upholder. Thou hast produced and sustained me, supported and indulged me, saved and kept me; Thou art in every situation able to meet my needs and miseries. May I live by Thee, live for Thee, [ READ MORE ]

Madison is here.

The Lord is gracious, we have a new baby girl. She is still a bit premature so she is in the NICU, but we are hopeful and relying on the promise of future grace. Madison weighed in at 5 pounds 14 ounces and was 19 inches long. Basically, petite yet tall. We will be at [ READ MORE ]

Praying Puritan Prayers.

Grace Active O God, may Thy Spirit speak in me that I may speak to Thee. I Lord Jesus, great high priest, Thou hast opened a new and living way by which a fallen creature can approach Thee with acceptance. Help me to contemplate the dignity of Thy Person, the perfectness of Thy sacrifice, the [ READ MORE ]

Some Counseling Dont’s.

1. Counsel women alone 2. Counsel drunks; wait till they sober up 3. Counsel someone being counseled by another 4. Counsel without access to a phone, desk, writing materials, etc. 5. Counsel people who set down conditions 6. Counsel when a person refuses to do his homework 7. Counsel by telephone 8. Counsel by separating [ READ MORE ]

CLARUS 09 – Ready?

It’s coming, this year we are having Sam Storms and Ray Ortland speak… here is the schedule. May 1-3: FRIDAY (6:15 PM – Singing Begins) 6:30 PM – 6:45 PM – Welcome, etc. 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM – Session 1 with Ray Ortlund: “True Spirituality: Delighting in Truth” (Psalm 1) 7:45 PM – 8:00 [ READ MORE ]

No Shorts for Christians.

One of the funniest things I have read to date. Props to Erik for finding this one…. ESPN recently featured some of the embarrassing cousins within the church family.  They ran a story about a tiny Pentecostal High School in Virginia who require their basketball teams to wear long pants on the court.  No, not [ READ MORE ]

Take Off Your Glasses.

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