A great word of exhortation regarding the gospel from John Piper.
Read, digest, and live it!
Archive for March, 2009
Never let the gospel get smaller
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U.S. city with highest murder rate
Posted in abortion on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The answer will surprise you. (HT: JT)
Is Jesus Christ everything?
Posted in Uncategorized on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If Jesus Christ isn’t everything to you, he probably means little to you.
If you haven’t take care of the most important thing, then why are you so busy doing everything else?
–Joe Waresak, Seek First Ministries, The Missional Life
Common finanical sense
Posted in Uncategorized on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Creditors have better memories than debtors”-Benjamin Franklin
“There are plenty of ways to get ahead. The first is so basic I’m almost embarrased to say it: Spend less than you earn.”–Paul Clitheroe
“Home is the place where boys and girls first learn how to limit their wishes, abide by the rules, and consider the rights and needs [...]
Is your “to-do” list done?
Posted in time management on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
C. J. Mahaney reminds us (I need this on a Monday and every day):
“Only God gets his to-do list done each day. “
This simple sentence informs how I begin my day, what I expect to accomplish during the day, and how I close each day.
When I step out of my office and turn the light [...]
Think about it
Posted in Christian life, relationships on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In the past year, month, or week have you looked more Christ -like or more world-like?–Joe Waresak, Seek First Ministries
“Every Christian is either a missionary or an imposter.”–Spurgeon
If Christ is not controlling all of me, the chances are very good that He is not controlling any of me!–A. W. Tozer
Who or what defines your life?–Joe [...]
A prayer for Sunday and any day
Posted in Uncategorized on March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven,
Feed me till I want no more;
Feed me till I want no more.
Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my [...]
Strength for weary moms
Posted in family, parenting on March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Mahaney ladies have been offering encouragements to moms who are tired and feel like giving up. They encourage moms not to grow weary in doing well for in due season you will reap if you don’t give up!
1. Preach the gospel to yourself (pt. one and two)
2. Prize your husband (pt. one and two)
3. [...]
Success in parenting?
Posted in Uncategorized on March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
How would you define success in parenting?
Leave a comment. Start the discussion.
Giving your children a vision!
Posted in family, parenting on March 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I am speaking today at a homeschool conference on how to give your children a vision of God.
Here are some of the practical suggestions I strive to do (imperfectly).
Develop a high view of God yourself!
Teach your children the seriousness of public worship
Lead your family in daily worship
Instruct your children in personal worship of God
Get to [...]
