This sounds like an excellent book for addressing how the gospel is to permeate our lives--from our entertainment choices to our clothing styles. Too often these discussions are viewed with suspicions of underlying legalism, whereas the opposite error (selfish, immature, worldliness) is at least as common in our day. John Piper writes in the foreword: "C.J. Mahaney and his gang, as always, are in the business of applying the gospel. What does it look like when the blood of Christ governs the television and the Internet and the IPod and the checkbook and the neckline? Most people have never … [Read more...] about Worliness – C.J. Mahaney
Michael Phelps’s Bong
On the occasion of superstar swimmer Michael Phelp's recent marijuana bong photograph, C.J. Mahaney offers a timely reflection on the emptiness of worldly success and accolades. Once again we are reminded that athletic gifting, championship trophies, gold medals, and million dollar endorsement deals cannot satisfy the soul. Last year, in the wake of his third Super Bowl championship, disillusioned Patriots quarterback Tom Brady admitted on 60 Minutes, Why do I have three Super Bowl rings and still think there’s something greater out there for me? I mean, maybe a lot of people would say, “Hey … [Read more...] about Michael Phelps’s Bong
Doctor Loses License In Live Birth Abortion Case
Even CNN has picked up this story, so it must be real, though it is unimaginably barbaric: A woman scheduled to have an abortion gives birth to a live child because the abortionist was running late. So the clinic gathers up the baby, with the placenta and afterbirth, into a biohazard bag and throws it in a trash can. The baby dies. The mother sues the clinic for murder. On Tuesday, January 27, 2009, the Thomas More Society in Miami filed a lawsuit on behalf of Shanice Denise Osbourne, an infant girl who was allegedly murdered in July, 2006. A teenage woman (Sycloria Williams) was pregnant … [Read more...] about Doctor Loses License In Live Birth Abortion Case
Kurt Warner and Super Bowl History
Before the Super Bowl tonight, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner received the Walter Payton Man of the Year award (which is given annually to an NFL player in recognition of charity work off the field and excellence on the field). Warner is widely regarded as a strong Christian man, so it was disappointing to see him lose. James Grant observes that: * Warner has the three top passing games in Super Bowl history * Warner has the most yards in Super Bowl history (1164) That's pretty impressive. In fact, if he hadn't thrown that interception near the Steelers goal line, leading to the … [Read more...] about Kurt Warner and Super Bowl History
John MacArthur
Today Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA celebrated 40 years of John MacArthur's pastoral ministry in her midst. As a young Christian, I found MacArthur's expository preaching and writing to be very helpful, especially on the exclusivity of Jesus Christ and the importance of faith being worked out in practical obedience to Christ's teaching. MacArthur has been particularly helpful to many pastors with his emphasis on faithfulness to God rather than concern for worldly reputation or numerical markers. MacArthur has said many times that if the pastor focuses on the depth of the … [Read more...] about John MacArthur
Bethlehem College and Seminary Update
In case you haven't heard, there have been some exciting updates at The Bethlehem College and Seminary. Dr. Tim Tomlinson, 25 year veteran with Northwestern College, has been named President. Beginning this Fall, Dr. Jason DeRouchie will serve as an Associate Professor of Old Testament. Dr. John Piper is the Chanellor. Along with the start date of Dr. DeRouchie comes the official launch of Bethlehem College and Seminary. The first cohort of M.Div. students begin their coursework in Fall 2009. And as of Fall 2010, Bethlehem College and Seminary will, Lord willing, launch a 4-year bachelor … [Read more...] about Bethlehem College and Seminary Update