Bob Kauflin gives sound, balanced advice on this important question faced by many Christian musicians. Kauflin's bottom line: "Know your heart and seek to make music for the glory of Jesus Christ, no matter where you play or sing. Our music isn’t about us. It’s about drawing attention to the God who gave us music in the first place. No other kind of music is going to last anyway."Read the whole thing. … [Read more...] about Can Christians Play Secular Music for God’s Glory?
Theology
Mark Dever on Prime Time America
Mark Dever, senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC and the executive director of 9Marks, will be a guest on Moody Radio's Prime Time America the week of January 21. He will be discussing two of his books, Nine Marks of a Healthy Church and The Gospel and Personal Evangelism. … [Read more...] about Mark Dever on Prime Time America
Pray Like This: Hallowed Be Your Name
John Piper's recent message on Matthew 6:5-18 was very convicting. Piper defined prayer as intentionally conveying a message to God. He addressed what continual communion of God throughout the day looks like. Also: Where or With Whom Should We Pray? --Alone in Your Private Room --With Your Family --In Small Gatherings --In Worship Services --Everywhere Why Should We Pray? --God Tells Us To --To Increase Our Joy --Because It Is a Staggeringly Awesome Privilege --Prayer Glorifies the Father and the Son What Should We Pray? --Hallowed Be Your Name --That God Would Display the Greatness of God … [Read more...] about Pray Like This: Hallowed Be Your Name
CBMW Half-Day Conference: Different By Design
CBMW and Fidelis Foundation are co-sponsoring a half-day conference on the subject Different by Design: Women's Ministry in the Local Church. It will be held on February 4, from 1:00 - 4:30 PM, in the Minneapolis Hilton. Speakers are Ligon Duncan, Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS and Susan Hunt is a pastor's wife, author, and consultant to the Presbyterian Church in America's Women in the Church ministry. This conference occurs immediately prior to the Desiring God Conference for Pastors, so it is particularly convenient for those who will already be in the … [Read more...] about CBMW Half-Day Conference: Different By Design
Desiring God Pastors Conference – Still Open
Remarkably, the Desiring God Pastors Conference is still open for registration. It runs from Feb. 4-6 in Minneapolis, MN and the speakers are D.A. Carson (keynote), Crawford Loritts, Greg Livingstone, and John Piper. The theme is "The Pastor as Father & Son." The annual biographical message that John Piper delivers will be on his own father, who passed away last March. Pastors are encouraged to come with their sons. … [Read more...] about Desiring God Pastors Conference – Still Open
Tom Schreiner’s New Testament Theology
I'm looking forward to this 976-page volume by one of the best New Testament scholars of our day (who also happens to be a wonderful teacher with a warm, pastoral heart). Building on extensive work on Paul's letters and law/gospel matters, Schreiner develops two themes that emerge from a detailed reading of the New Testament as a whole: 1. The already and not-yet reality of the kingdom of God. Schreiner argues that the New Testament apostles fully embraced the Old Testament's vision of God's reign, and wholeheartedly affirmed that the coming of Jesus Christ represented its arrival. … [Read more...] about Tom Schreiner’s New Testament Theology