“Any time a conflict between two people in a church is not properly resolved, it can grow to infect an entire congregation.” – Peacemaker website Peacemaker ministries is an organization I would be interested in working for. (There are a whole bunch of organizations in my list right now.) Their ministry exists to help the… Read More »
As I was reading Psalm 16, I was reminded reminded that Calvinism is all over the place, through out the whole Bible. (Or instead of viewing the Bible in light of the Reformed faith, I should say, there is truth to the Reformers’ reading of scripture. Scripture is the ultimate authority.) Psalm 16:2 – I… Read More »
Philip Ryken asks the question “Where Have All the Good Men Gone?” in his 9/14/05 blog post. Maybe A. W. Tozer knows the answer: “Nothing that we have discovered about ourselves or God has revealed any short cut to pure spirituality. It is still free, but tremendously costly. . . . I am convinced that… Read More »
I was reading an article entitled “A Faith-Based Perspective On Tort Causation” by Douglas H. Cook. This article explains that accidental injury should not generate tort lilability, because God is the predominant causal actor. In contrast, when a person intentionally sins, it establishes the defendant as the primary causal actor. I agree with these general… Read More »
As I am learning whatthe law is, I am seeing how useful it is. Wrongs that I recall seeing, can now be labeled. I’ve seen false imprisonment, IIED, unlawful search and seizure, unlawful arrest, and trespass to real property. While fighting injustice is inbuilt into me, I think I have a greater passion for conflict… Read More »
I was reflecting on the Sovereignty of God and how this adds an element of excitement and “zang” to life. I don’t know a lot of things, including what I will be doing next summer, what job I will be employed at in 3 years, whom I will marry, or where I will be living… Read More »
As I was reading “What’s the Difference,” a book about Biblical manhood and womanhood, I noticed that John Piper is very careful with his diction. For example, take a look at his definition of masculinity: “At the heart of mature masculinity is a sense of benevolent responsibility to lead, provide for and protect women in… Read More »
Many times I find myself comparing myself to others. Am I smarter than that kid? Do I sound intelligent? In doing so, I stand up and judge those around me, in the hopes that I would find myself at the top. This is just pride. This stems from my heart’s desire to elevate myself. I’m… Read More »
Things I am doing in addition to textbooks: – Memorizing Bible verses using Fighter Verses. I recommend these highly! – Learning to cook. For now, I’m cooking chicken and pork… It’s fun to cook, but boy, singleness has its disadvantages. – Exercising. I’ve got to defend my future family you know. – Making friends. Finding… Read More »
On 8/22/05, Ligon Duncon’s blog posted the following: Yesterday, C.J. Mahaney preached the worship services at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. In my opinion, that is a sign of good things quietly astir in the evangelical and Reformed community today – new networks of friendship, kinship in the truth and cooperation in ministry.… Read More »