There has been no small debate in missionary circles recently regarding new translations of the Bible targeting Muslims. I appreciate these insights from John Piper via J.I. Packer. I’ve included the article in its entirety below. ——————————————————————— Writing in 1972, J. I. Packer sheds light on the contemporary debate over how to translate the term… [Read more…]
January 4, 2012
Here’s a great little video from Tom Wright on how to read scripture. Great insights! It’s very much worth your time. …which reminds me, I’m working towards reading through the entire Bible this year. Anyone care to join me? It’s not too late to start! Find a reading plan here (and let me know, I’d love… [Read more…]
January 2, 2012
I read 32 books in 2011 (see them all – with reviews – here). Here are my favorite five (these weren’t necessarily published in 2011… that’s just when I happened to read them): Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters, by Tim Keller (Dutton, 2009). The… [Read more…]
November 14, 2011
I’m just digging into Tullian Tchividjian‘s latest book, Jesus + Nothing = Everything. Coming out of a dark and difficult season of ministry, Tchividjian experienced anew the power and freedom of the gospel. I loved this quote, and need reminded of it daily! Rediscovering the gospel enabled me to see that: because Jesus was strong… [Read more…]
September 19, 2011
Where is your treasure? What do you value above all else? Your success, your reputation, your retirement account? How would you know? By looking at how you spend your time? Your money? Your influence? If your treasure is anything other than Jesus, you’re wasting your time, your money, your influence… your life! So, please, if… [Read more…]
July 28, 2011
I read this prayer/poem from Watchman Nee this week: Let me love and not be respected; Let me serve and not be rewarded; Let me labor and not be remembered; Let me suffer and not be regarded. ‘Tis the pouring, not the drinking; ‘Tis the breaking, not the keeping. A life suff’ring to seek others… [Read more…]
June 6, 2011
I’m reading through David Platt’s Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream. There’s some really good, really challenging stuff here. Following Jesus is certainly not for the faint of heart. As we’re in the midst of graduation season (high school and university), the passage below seems incredibly relevant. Graduates: No more good boys… [Read more…]
April 11, 2011
What’s the Bible all about? Is the Bible basically about us and what we must do, or is it basically about Jesus and what He has done? While the Bible certainly talks about each, we misread the Bible if we imagine ourselves as the reference point of every story and symbol. The Bible is all… [Read more…]
March 14, 2011
I bought Tim Keller’s latest book The King’s Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus about two weeks ago. I’m half way through and loving it! Keller examines Mark’s portrait of Jesus with passion and insight. Although it works through Mark’s gospel, it isn’t a commentary. Rather, The King’s Cross highlights… [Read more…]
February 3, 2011
“In a sermon Dick Lucas once preached, he recounted an imaginary conversation between an early Christian and her neighbor in Rome. “Ah,” the neighbor says. “I hear you are religious! Great! Religion is a good thing. Where is your temple or holy place?” “We don’t have a temple,” replies the Christian. “Jesus is our temple.”… [Read more…]
January 17, 2011
I love to read. Here are a few of my favorite books that I’ve read this fall/winter. Enjoy and happy reading! Surprised by Grace: God’s Relentless Pursuit of Rebels (Tullian Tchividjian; Crossway 2010). Pastor Tullian moves artfully through the book of Jonah, pointing out gospel landmarks and Jesus-sightings along the way. Surprised by Grace is… [Read more…]
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February 29, 2012
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