The WorshipGod Conference, an annual event held at Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is devoted to the theology, practice, and joy of God-honoring worship. The most recent conference (August 5-8, 2009) had plenary sessions given by John Piper, C.J. Mahaney, Bob Kauflin, Thabiti Anyabwile, and Jeff Purswell. Their messages are now available as free audio downloads. The God of Worship (John Piper) The Heart of Worship (John Piper) The Leaders of Worship (Jeff Purswell) The Church of Worship (Thabiti Anyabwile) Lessons Learned from Three Decades of Leading (C.J. Mahaney and Bob … [Read more...] about Worship God Conference Audio – Free Downloads
Senate Confirms Francis Collins To Lead NIH
With unanimous support from the U.S. Senate, Dr. Francis Collins has become the 16th director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH is the world’s largest biomedical organization, comprising 27 institutes and research centers that together employs about 18,000 individuals. Its research program has an annual budget of $29.5 billion (second only to the Department of Defense). [HT: The Christian Post, which has more info.] Dr. Collins is highly regarded for his pioneering work in guiding the Human Genome Project to completion. He is also an outspoken born-again Christian (having … [Read more...] about Senate Confirms Francis Collins To Lead NIH
Baptism – Three Views
I really like the multi-views books that InterVarsity Press and Zondervan have been putting out for a number of years now. In fact, it was that style of book that got me going on Five Paths To The Love of Your Life (NavPress, 2005). So I'm intrigued by this new IVP title on Baptism, which I've heard some good things about. The Believers' Baptism View is presented Bruce A. Ware, the Infant Baptism View by Sinclair B. Ferguson, and the Dual-Practice Baptism View by Anthony N. S. Lane. As with other books of this sort, each contributor not only presents his own view, but also responds to the … [Read more...] about Baptism – Three Views
Arrogance and Humility
J. Budziszewki makes a great distinction: Arrogance doesn't come from having convictions about the truth; it comes from having the wrong convictions about how to treat people who don't share [them] with you. Humility doesn't come from not having any convictions; it comes from having the right convictions about the importance of gentleness and respect.From How to Stay Christian in Collegeby J. Budziszewski. This is an outstanding book on how to withstand the onslaught of secularism which can bombard Christian college students, particularly at state and other non-Christian institutions. It is … [Read more...] about Arrogance and Humility
You Are Terrifying Us
Peggy Noonan on the message of citizens to their elected officials at the health care townhall meetings: They hired a man to represent them in Washington. They give him a big office, a huge staff and the power to tell people what to do. They give him a car and a driver, sometimes a security detail, and a special pin showing he’s a congressman. And all they ask in return is that he see to their interests and not terrify them too much. Really, that’s all people ask. Expectations are very low. What the protesters are saying is, “You are terrifying us.” What has been most unsettling is not the … [Read more...] about You Are Terrifying Us
John Piper’s Suggested Premarital Questions
John Piper puts together a good (and fairly exhaustive) list of conversational topics and questions for those considering marrying one another. The questions are organized under the topical sub-heads of theology, worship and devotion, husband and wife, children, lifestyle, entertainment, conflict, work, friends, and health and sickness. … [Read more...] about John Piper’s Suggested Premarital Questions