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
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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
Ted Haggard’s Return To The Spotlight
This week, HBO will release a documentary by Alexandra Pelosi (daughter of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi) called The Trials of Ted Haggard. Haggard will also appear on Larry King Live and Oprah Winfrey's show. He has done a two-part interview with U.S. News and World Report. Haggard's is a sad story--the revelation that broke in 2006, the counseling he's since received (which seems to have reinforced a victim mentality), and now his media blitz. That's what Patton Dodd is saying. Mr. Dodd was employed at New Life Church (where Haggard served as Senior Pastor) for eight years. Dodd … [Read more...] about Ted Haggard’s Return To The Spotlight
NBC Rejects Pro-Life Super Bowl Ad
Shamefully, NBC has categorically rejected a positive, uplifting pro-life ad which a private organization wanted to run during the Superbowl. An NBC representative said that they are not interested in "advertisements involving 'political advocacy or issues.'" Inconsistently, however, NBC is in discussion with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA -- an advocacy group for animal rights) about how their commercial might be played, if they tone down the overt sexuality. Here's the rejected pro-life ad: Brian Burch, President of Fidelis, the pro-life group which sponsored this ad, … [Read more...] about NBC Rejects Pro-Life Super Bowl Ad
John Piper To President Barack Obama
Be Courageous, Mr. President: Entire sermon. … [Read more...] about John Piper To President Barack Obama