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Monday January 14, 2008

Evangelists Lament Calvinism
An interesting article at Baptist Press–“[Calvinism] gives them an excuse not to do evangelism.”


There is Hope
What can you say about this?


Russian Couple Reunited After 60 Years
An interesting story out of Russia about a couple who were married but were forced apart only to rediscover each other by change sixty years later.


Reasons to Read
Colin gives you lots of reasons to read good books.


I’ve Fallen and Can’t Get Up
Phil Johnson begins a promising series dealing with human depravity. “Again and again we see that those who have embraced these truths of original sin and human depravity have been used by God in tremendous ways, while those who have resisted or rejected these truths have made shipwreck of the faith.”


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    Did Francis Prove To Be “The Humble Pope?”

    Francis’ time as pope has come to an end and already many are attempting to define his legacy. Was he a reformer? Was he a progressive? Was he an apostate? Perspectives are wildly varied with some honoring him as the greatest pope of modern times and some dishonoring him as a disgrace to the office.

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  • Will You Be a Pillar?

    How do we lead in a culture shaped by performance, individualism, and platform? Platforms to Pillars by cultural commentator Mark Sayers offers a biblical alternative to the platform mentality that dominates our society. Drawing from the ancient world, Sayers challenges Christians to become pillars—people who provide strength and support for others, who live with character…

  • The Tallest Trees

    The Winds Blow Hardest Against the Tallest Trees

    Through the weekend had many questions about Christian leaders who fall. And I expressed that just as the winds blow hardest against the tallest trees, so temptations may press hardest against the leaders who rise the highest. Just as floods press against shallow roots, so seductive desires rise up against those whose fall would bring…

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