It struck me today just how amazing it is that 3,000 young people would gather here over a holiday weekend. They have come not just to hear speakers or preachers, but to hear expositors. These people have gathered to hear nine expository sermons and to listen to a panel discussion featuring a bunch of old(er)…
Day three of the Resolved Conference began much the same as the first two days. We sang some songs and got right to the sessions. The first session featured C.J. Mahaney speaking on Isaiah 53 and The Suffering Servant. He began by recounting the plot of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and ended…
This evening’s session began with Rick Holland reminding the audience of a young man named Ryan Gay. Ryan had wanted to attend Resolved last year but was unable to as he was diagnosed with leukemia just a day or two before the conference began. Last year Holland called him from the stage during the conference…
John MacArthur spoke at the second session of the day. He began by commenting on the exuberant nature of the worship at this conference. He seemed glad that people are worshiping in a way that is heartfelt even if many are singing so loud that they have long since abandoned tone and pitch. But then…
Day two of the Resolved Conference was prefaced by a very good sleep. I feel much more alive today, for which I’m very grateful. The conference began a little bit late as filling the auditorium seems to be taking quite a long time. Because the conference is at capacity, the organizers have to be certain…
I began my day in the subzero temperatures of a frozen Canadian winter and ended it in balmy, eighty degree California. It has been almost twenty four hours since I woke up and my eyes are starting to do some weird twitchy thing that happens when I get over tired. I need to get to…
My day began at 5 A.M. today. I have an early morning flight to Los Angeles that should get me to the smoggy city just in time for lunch at the In and Out burger closest to L.A.X.. I’m already looking forward to it. I’ll be in L.A. until Monday evening so I can bring…
I have a particular interest in books, written from a secular perspective, that say the same things Christians have been saying for years. I enjoy finding these little pears of wisdom, these little bits of common grace, that I can only hope will lead people to see and understand the the Bible truly does present…
Thursday February 15, 2007 Creation: An interesting article from the New York Times. Weird: Here is a story about a California pastor who somehow managed to steal and sell an entire church. Preaching: Tim Ellsworth shares some layman’s advice for preachers. People: Dr. Bruce Metzger has died. Dr. Haykin reflects briefly on this theologian and…
American Idol is, once again, a smash hit. Despite being in its sixth season and presenting roughly the same package as the previous five seasons, the show continues to draw viewers. The new season’s premier drew over 41 million viewers. More than that may take in the grand finale, due to hit the screen sometime…
Wednesday February 14, 2007 Music: Want a free song? Shane Barnard is offering “Saved by Grace.” Here are the lyrics and here is the MP3. Du Jour: A letter from Alan Groves (professor at Westminster Seminary) that was printed in the bulletin at his funeral. Travel: More and more pilots are now packing heat. Who…
It is the evening before Valentine’s Day. Tomorrow will be marked by billions of pounds of chocolate being exchanged, countless millions of flowers (bought at marked-up prices) being passed between lovers, special deliveries of gifts of all shapes and sizes being received at offices and places of work, and endless amounts of cooing, cuddling and…
Thank you. Just over a week ago I asked that you would pray for me. I asked that God would allow me opportunity both to work (and thus make money to support my family) and to find time to finish up my book in what is going to be a very busy six to eight…
Tuesday February 13, 2007 Theology: Douglas Baker wrote an interesting editorial for Baptist Press. Church: Paul has some good advice about how to teach little ones to sit in church with the family. People: Timmy Brister reflects on the life and death of Anna Nicole Smith. Music: WORLD covers Reformed rappers. Books: Lydia quotes from…
Wayne Grudem has written a great deal about biblical manhood and womanhood. Besides articles in periodicals, he has written Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: A Response to Evangelical Feminism which he co-authored with John Piper. He has written Evangelical Feminism and Biblical Truth: An Analysis of More Than 100 Disputed Questions and then two collections…
Monday February 12, 2007 Death: In the off-chance that you’re interesting, here is a chart showing the odds of dying from various causes. Bible: Here’s a new one: a Manga Bible. You can see spreads from the Bible here. Church: Dr Mohler has a good article about “a pink reformation.” Humor: I don’t quite know…
I had a very long and busy day of work yesterday, so found myself fighting to form coherent thoughts today. So rather than attempt to write something riveting, I thought I’d share a few quotes I’ve pulled from books I’ve read lately. While reading Chris Anderson’s The Long Tail I found a quote by Christopher…
My mother is one of several people I know who eschews all of the Christian Living type of books that dominate the Christian publishing industry. Apart from her Bible (the most beat-up, ink-covered, personalized Bible you’ll ever see) and a few commentaries, she reads only biographies. She feels that by reading about the lives of…
This time next week, if all goes well, I will be sitting on a plane, on my way to Los Angeles. I will be heading to the Terrace Theatre: Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center (that’s a mouth full!) to bring liveblogging of the Resolved Conference. This kicks off my 2007 liveblogging schedule–a schedule that…
Friday February 9, 2007 Women: Lydia Brownback laments lost modesty. Weird: This guy made a bad bet and now has to suffer the consequences. Books: Desiring God is offering cases of “Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die” for $1 per book if you will give them away. Conference: And while we’re on the topic…