Technical Difficulties

Apr 5, 2004

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This site is experiencing some technical difficulties. I am not quite sure what the cause is but am investigating and hope to have it resolved shortly. If the meanwhile you may find the commenting system “flaky” and may notice other random problems. I apologize in advance…

The Philanthropists: R.G. LeTourneau

Robert Gilmour LeTourneau was an influential businessman and inventor of machinery that shook the world (since, after all, much of the earthmoving equipment used in World War II was made by LeTourneau’s factory). Born in Richford, Vermont in 1888, LeTourneau became a wealthy and generous Christian philanthropist who worked hard and shared freely. With the…

Oct 20, 2013

Philanthropists

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The Three Greatest Enemies of Marriage

Marriage brings us many joys. But since it exists in this world and not some other, it also brings its share of sorrows. It is like everything else in that way—there are times we marvel at its beauties and times we lament its difficulties. A divine gift that was meant to be only good is…

Jul 8, 2024

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IX Marks Takes On Purpose Driven

IX Marks Ministries has decided to focus on Rick Warren and his Purpose Driven ministries in this month’s newsletter. As part of their focus they have posted in-depth reviews of The Purpose Driven Church, The Purpose Driven Life and 40 Days of Purpose. I have deep respect for IX Marks Ministries and have been looking…

Dec 18, 2004

General News

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Free Stuff Fridays (Cornerstone Conference)

This week, the blog and this giveaway are sponsored by Cornerstone Conference. Living For Christ in a Post-Christian World September 5-6, 2025, in Daytona Beach, FL Down through the centuries, the people of God have faced numerous pressures and attacks that have sought to undermine the gospel message and threaten the church. In our ever-changing…

Jun 20

Giveaways

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The Idol of Popularity

I can speak with first-hand experience to this because it is an idol I once had to fight. I had to take radical action against it.

Jun 20

Articles

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A La Carte (June 20)

A La Carte: Marriage advice / Supreme Court protects parental rights / Be (and don’t be) a man-pleaser / You don’t owe the mob a meeting / Massive Logos sale / and more.

Jun 20

A La Carte

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A La Carte (June 19)

A La Carte: The quiet griever / The end times explains / Is marriage eternal? / A murderer and a liar / Talking to kids about gender / God’s good design for marriage / Commentary sale / and more.

Jun 19

A La Carte

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Two Ways to Dishonor God With Your Money

We can be mastered by our money by spending too much or too little, by thinking about it too often or too seldom.

Jun 18

Articles

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A La Carte (June 18)

A La Carte: Self-righteous prosecutors / Honoring God with your body / Baptism before Communion / David and Jonathan / Why is God male? / A ministry we shouldn’t want / Book deals / and more.

Jun 18

A La Carte

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Master Your Moments and Master Your Days

We are taught to cast great visions and dream big dreams…

Jun 16

Articles

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Managing Your Household Well

The Bible lays out a whole list of qualifications that must be present in the life of a man who wishes to be a pastor. He must be the husband of one wife, he must be a lover of good, he must be hospitable, and so on. Meanwhile, he must not be arrogant, quick-tempered, violent,…

Jun 13

Book Reviews

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The Idol of Popularity

I can speak with first-hand experience to this because it is an idol I once had to fight. I had to take radical action against it.

Jun 20

Articles

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Two Ways to Dishonor God With Your Money

We can be mastered by our money by spending too much or too little, by thinking about it too often or too seldom.

Jun 18

Articles

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40 More Random Pieces of Advice for the Christian Life

A number of weeks ago I shared an article titled 40 Random Pieces of Advice for the Christian Life. This isn’t something I intend to do often but did want to follow up at least once with a sequel of sorts. I hope there is something here you find helpful. Be appropriately skeptical about new…

Jun 15, 2022

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