The Ligonier Ministries blog is posting consecutive excerpts of a short book Dr. Sproul wrote entitled Does Prayer Change Things? Their short description: God does listen to our prayers, as He listened to Jesus' prayers for Himself and as an intercessor for believers. Jesus even instructed His disciples how to pray; and Paul calls us to pray without ceasing.Recent posts: The Place of Prayer The Purpose of Prayer (Pt. 1) The Purpose of Prayer (Pt. 2) … [Read more...] about R.C. Sproul on Prayer
Archives for September 2008
Protecting Marriage => Protecting Children
David Blackenhorn, a self-professing liberal Democrat, writes a great op-ed piece in today's Los Angeles Times on why he does not favor same-sex marriage. He makes what I believe is the most convincing secular case: heterosexual marriage is the best for children, and hence for society. An excerpt: Marriage as a human institution is constantly evolving, and many of its features vary across groups and cultures. But there is one constant. In all societies, marriage shapes the rights and obligations of parenthood. Among us humans, the scholars report, marriage is not primarily a license to … [Read more...] about Protecting Marriage => Protecting Children
Mark Dever on Various Theological Luminaries
Mark Dever offers a brief assessment on Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Richard Sibbes, D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Carl Henry, John Stott, J.I. Packer, D.A. Carson, R.C. Sproul, John Piper, Al Mohler, Ligon Duncan, Tim Duncan, and John MacArthur. (The above is an excerpt from a longer interview of Mark Dever conducted by C.J. Mahaney.) … [Read more...] about Mark Dever on Various Theological Luminaries
Lies in Obama’s New Infanticide Ad
John McCormack exposes the lies in Barack Obama's new ad (itself a response to this 527 ad). … [Read more...] about Lies in Obama’s New Infanticide Ad
A Man With No Limbs Seeking To Glorify Christ
Nick's story. (HT: David Michael, in this sermon) … [Read more...] about A Man With No Limbs Seeking To Glorify Christ
Sep 26 Presidential Debate: Foreign Policy
I haven't posted on politics for almost a week. Yes, the Sarah Palin excitement is starting to wear off, and yes, Obama has seen a little bump in the polls (such that McCain is no longer ahead). That was probably to be expected. But I interrupt the silence to report something totally unexpected (at least by me): The topic of the first presidential debate, scheduled to take place on Friday, September 26 at The University of Mississippi, has been suddenly changed from domestic issues to foreign policy. Wow. Why is this interesting? Because most polling indicates that domestic issues favor … [Read more...] about Sep 26 Presidential Debate: Foreign Policy