Our brother Curtis Allen offers some wise and gracious words about his dealing with criticism that resulted from his rapping at Bethlehem Baptist Church last fall. I was blessed to have met Curtis at a small breakfast gathering when he was here, and to have attended his concert with my wife. He struck me as a humble and godly man who sincerely seeks God's face on matters related to music, ministry, family, and much more. I would add that his lyrics are rich with theological truth. I hope the Lord continues to grow his influence, particularly among youth who are inclined to the hip-hop … [Read more...] about Gentle Words from Curtis Allen
Archives for March 2007
Albert Mohler on Homosexuality
Dr. Mohler responds to the firestorm in the media over his recent article on homosexuality. In my opinion, Dr. Mohler is one of the foremost Christian thinkers in our day on the theological and pastoral implications of homosexuality. He compassionately and biblically addresses both practicing homosexuals and sincere Christians who struggle (for whatever reason) with same-sex attraction patterns. I commend his articles to all who are seeking to wrestle with this issue. For pastors seeking to counsel such individuals, Mohler's insights are a must-read. (HT: Between Two Worlds) … [Read more...] about Albert Mohler on Homosexuality
Os Guinness – coming to the Twin Cities
When: April 27, 2007 at 7:00 PM Occasion: 25th Anniversary of the MacLaurin Institute Topic: Can Freedom Last Forever? The Cost of Forgetting the Framers’ Foundational Conviction Location: Bethlehem Baptist Church—Mounds View Campus (5151 Program Avenue, Mounds View, MN 55112) Also: Dr. Guinness will deliver a noon lecture the same day on A World Safe for Diversity: Living with Our Deepest Differences in an Age of Pluralism, in Room 275, Nicholson Hall (on the campus of the University of Minnesota). Both talks are free and open to the public. … [Read more...] about Os Guinness – coming to the Twin Cities
Involved Fathers Make a Difference
Dr. Albert Mohler reports about Robert Garcia, a quality engineer for Emulex Corp.,who is also the President of a group called DADS -- Dedicated, Assuring, Devoted Special -- a Jurupa-area group that promotes greater involvement by fathers in their children's lives. He works in Costa Mesa, California and lives in Glen Avon. Garcia notes the (predictably) positive impact of involved, caring fathers in the lives of their children: "Garcia and DADS members say the premise of the group is simple: fatherly involvement engenders personal fulfillment and pays big dividends for society as well. 'My … [Read more...] about Involved Fathers Make a Difference
Early Indications Suggest The Surge is Working
Earlier this week, Justin Taylor and Denny Burk pointed to an op-ed piece by Robert Kagan in the Washington Post which suggested that the surge was working: "Leading journalists have been reporting for some time that the war was hopeless, a fiasco that could not be salvaged by more troops and a new counterinsurgency strategy. The conventional wisdom in December held that sending more troops was politically impossible after the antiwar tenor of the midterm elections. It was practically impossible because the extra troops didn't exist. Even if the troops did exist, they could not make a … [Read more...] about Early Indications Suggest The Surge is Working
Jim Hamilton endorses With One Voice
I am grateful for these kind words from Dr. Jim Hamilton: "If you're a parent thinking about how to guide your kids through the dating years or a single person navigating those waters, the one voice of this book speaks with sanity, clarity, and godliness." -Dr. Jim Hamilton, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Houston Park Place Campus All the endorsements can be found here. … [Read more...] about Jim Hamilton endorses With One Voice