Month: February 2007
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Just wondering…
Have you ever noticed the most misused word in prayer among evangelical beleivers? I was sitting with a group of folks praying this week and was reminded of it. Seems odd and even ridiculous to notice it but the word gets uttered a gazillion times as people pray and almost never used properly. It is…
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I have been inspired today!
In looking up a resource I have long wanted to use here, I discovered a website of a church that is really thinking outside the box in terms of method without compromising a solid commitment to the gospel. I heard the founding pastor preach some years ago and was deeply impressed by his clarity and…
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What is Bible Study? (a soap box commentary)
Recently I had a conversation with a very impressive woman and as she was sharing, she mentioned that she is in a Bible study with some friends. “Right now”, she said, “we are studying John Piper”. I had such a mixed reaction to her statement. First off, I was impressed that she was reading a…
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Endless Reading Lists
My reading pile has gotten out of control. If I were to organize it, categories would include books I am eager to read; books I feel compelled to read for professional reasons; and books I have to read for the course I am doing. Interestingly, top of my eager to read list is a book…
