March 30, 2007

Blogger Returns to First Love

There are few bloggers that I admire as much as La Shawn Barber, and my appreciation is even greater as I have watched/read her mature.... (Click here to read this post.)
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The Rise of Evangelicalism - A Book Review

Title: The Rise of Evangelicalism Author: Mark Noll Publisher: IVP Number of pages: 330 Purchased: IVB bookclub, January 2006 ($0.20 promotional price) Recommended by:.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 29, 2007

Shelton’s Fundyism “Blogged”

Shelton Smith’s brand of fundamentalism will not survive the era of the blog. Thank God. What do Dan Rather, Trent Lott, John Kerry, and SoTL.... (Click here to read this post.)
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Quote of the Week

I’ve preached too much, and studied too little. Billy Graham No kidding?! I’m really tempted to comment on this statement, but I won’t say a.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 24, 2007

Excuses

On several threads here on my blog I have been reminded/asked/chided/encouraged to continue the conversations that are not finished. My intentions are still to pontificate.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 23, 2007

Alcohol More Harmful Than Ecstasy

I am unapologetic about my disdain for alcohol and my readiness to scornfully dismiss the oft-spectacular efforts to justify the drinking of it by many.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 20, 2007

Providential Encounter

One private blessing for me during the Shepherds Conference in LA that was granted by Providence was the “chance” encounter with Dr. Joel R. Beeke..... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 19, 2007

Quote of the Week

The owner/manager of the local Subway looked over the register and asks: Are you homeschooled? Patience nods I thought so. I can spot them every.... (Click here to read this post.)
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Rules in Colleges, Fundamentalism, and an Evangelical’s Perspective

I am particularly pleased to be the first to share with you a private letter-turned-into-article by Dr. David Hesselgrave in response to a query from.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 15, 2007

Ides of March

When most of us hear the expression for this 15th day of the 3rd month, we think of a foreboding sense of doom. It.... (Click here to read this post.)
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Fountain Pen

Does anybody who reads my blog (and cares to admit it) know anything about fountain pens? I do a lot of handwriting, so the idea.... (Click here to read this post.)
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Thoughtful Critique of Shepherds’ Conference Preaching

Joe Fleener gives, I think, an accurate critique/analysis of the Shepherds’ Conference preaching this year. I had a great time, but I think that an.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 12, 2007

Quit Dating the Church

The Shepherds’ Conference closed with a new twist. Five different podiums were erected around the church campus with lighting and amplification. They were “soapboxes” for.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 10, 2007

GCC is a Local Church

I am home, and I will be going to my own local church tomorrow. As I reflect on my week, I am once again convinced.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 09, 2007

Funny Quote of the Week

Overheard while pretending to eat cherry tomatoes next to the shoe polish stand. Two young, college age girls speaking. One to the other: I’m real.... (Click here to read this post.)
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Special Interview with Bob

I’m in a strange mood. I think this happens every time I have three hard-boiled eggs in one day. So, since no one else is.... (Click here to read this post.)
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The Electric Guitar Dude gets a Pass, I think.

I am simultaneously loving this conference and being mildly irritated at the same time. It’s sort of like brand new underwear. It feels good, but.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 08, 2007

“Eschatalogically Agnostic”

John MacArthur did it again. In classic MacArthur-esque fashion, John stirred up the bees’ nest with a blistering thematic sermon (as some would call it).... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 02, 2007

Elizabeth Prentiss

Title: Elizabeth Prentiss: ‘More Love to Thee’ Author: Sharon James Publisher: The Banner of Truth Trust Pages: 232 (including extensive end notes) Purchased: CVBBS;.... (Click here to read this post.)
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