Absolutely amazing end to the Florida vs. North Carolina State game. (My apologies to N.C. State fans.) HT: Kevin DeYoung via Denny Burk … [Read more...] about At The Buzzer – Nothing But Net
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Want to Be An Author?
First let Joe Carter dispel some of the myths. Here are his points: 1. (Almost) nobody will read your book. 2. You won't find your book at the front table of Borders. 3. Most book marketing today is done by authors, not by publishers. 4. You won't make much money. Read his post for an explanation of each point. Public acknowledgment: Joe Carter, an author himself (who has probably sold more books than me), was kind enough to read and review my dinky book. … [Read more...] about Want to Be An Author?
Christmas Greetings From John Piper & Family
Beyond hilarious: HT: Noel Piper … [Read more...] about Christmas Greetings From John Piper & Family
Blog was “Dark”: Thanksgiving Travels and Possibly Moving
Just a brief note on why this blog was "dark" for awhile. First, we traveled to northern CA to be with my wife's family for Thanksgiving. Then, we returned to find out that a short-sale offer we made on a home was conditionally accepted, but there are a bunch of complications, including the fact that the listing agent on the home would like us to rent the home prior to consummating the purchase (which is subject to the bank's approval). This has led to a scurry of activity. But I'm (mostly!) back now.... … [Read more...] about Blog was “Dark”: Thanksgiving Travels and Possibly Moving
On Vacation
We'll be back sometime during the last week of July. Blessings! … [Read more...] about On Vacation
Preaching in Bakersfield, CA on With One Voice
I'd cover your prayers for my message this Sunday at Sovereign Grace Church of Bakersfield on the topic of With One Voice. It has been an unusually challenging week in some ways and I feel drained. I was pulling up some data related to attitudes toward marriage, and the last two slides of this 2008 report from the National Marriage Project stood out. 1. A majority (~56%) of high school seniors believe that having a child without being married is "experimenting with a worthwhile lifestyle or not affecting anyone else." 2. About 60% of high school seniors “Agreed” or “Mostly Agreed” with the … [Read more...] about Preaching in Bakersfield, CA on With One Voice