An absolutely fantastic six-part conversation between John Piper, Don Carson, and Tim Keller (total time 1 hour): Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 (HT: JT) … [Read more...] about Three-Way Conversation: John Piper, Don Carson, Tim Keller
Theology
John Piper: The Ultimate Meaning of Womanhood
John Piper's message from last night entitled The Ultimate Meaning of Womanhood is now available in both MP3 audio format (free download) and in manuscript form. Pastor John is speaking at the True Woman conference. The conference organizers have unveiled a True Woman Manifesto, which Piper highly approves. … [Read more...] about John Piper: The Ultimate Meaning of Womanhood
Tim Keller – The Prodigal God
When you're looking for ESV Study Bibles, you'll also want to check out Tim Keller's forthcoming book The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith. I read a pre-release copy over the last few weeks and it exceeded my already high expectations. The book is convicting and encouraging at the same time--a rare combination. It is also very easy to read and fairly short (can be read in a few sittings). Here's an excerpt of an interview I conducted with Pastor Keller about the book: CHEDIAK: Why do you think Luke 15:11-32 has come down to us as "The Parable of the Prodigal Son", … [Read more...] about Tim Keller – The Prodigal God
ESV Study Bibles Ready To Order Tomorrow
The good folks at the Westminster Book Store just gave me two pieces of great news: 1. They will be ready to start taking orders on the much-anticipated ESV Study Bible starting tomorrow (with prices starting from $28.49 - 43% off). 2. Mindful of these difficult economic times, all orders under $35 can now qualify for $3.00 US Postal Service Economy Shipping (3-21 days). [Orders $35 or more automatically get UPS shipping for just $4.00. Understandably, they want to retain the excellent tracking and reliability of UPS for these higher value shipments.] I plan to order this ESV Study Bible … [Read more...] about ESV Study Bibles Ready To Order Tomorrow
The Toxic Desire For Wealth
John Piper: I can smell it. It’s like toast or steak or brownies. It doesn’t just draw our desire, it creates desire. Deep drops in the stock market make many people salivate. They know it will rebound. They are sitting on cash. By year’s end their pile could ride the recovery to riches. For such people I have a word from God. The word is: Don’t desire to be rich. It will kill you. And in a world like ours many will probably perish with you.Read the whole thing. This is also a good time to pray for those in authority. They have an important duty to discharge before God. And we should pray … [Read more...] about The Toxic Desire For Wealth