From John Piper: CHRISTIAN: Hello, Death, my old enemy. My old slave-master. Have you come to talk to me again? To frighten me? I am not the person you think I am. I am not the one you used to talk to. Something has happened. Let me ask you a question, Death. Where is your sting? DEATH, sneeringly: My sting is your sin. Read the whole thing. … [Read more...] about A Good Friday Conversation With Death
Archives for April 2009
O Sacred Head Now Wounded
From The Center of Church Music, which also provides the hymn's background: O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred head, what glory, what bliss till now was thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call thee mine. What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered, was all for sinners' gain; Mine, mine was the transgression, but Thine the deadly pain. Lo, here I fall, my Savior! 'Tis I deserve Thy place; Look on me with Thy favor, vouchsafe to me Thy grace. What language shall I borrow to thank Thee, dearest … [Read more...] about O Sacred Head Now Wounded
Angels’ Rookie Pitcher Nick Adenhard Has Died
Sports Illustrated and CNN are reporting the tragic breaking news that Nick Adenhard, a very promising rookie pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, was among three people to die in a car crash in Fullerton, CA this morning. CNN observes that "Hours earlier, Adenhart, 22, pitched 6 scoreless innings in his first start for the Angels this season. He was considered one of the top prospects in the major leagues." It is a vivid reminder that we are but vapors and mists that appear "for a little time and then vanish" (James 4:13-17). … [Read more...] about Angels’ Rookie Pitcher Nick Adenhard Has Died
Counterfeit Gods – Latest Book By Tim Keller
Due out this October, Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters is now available for pre-order. Like Pastor Keller's other books, this one is sure to be a provocative and stimulating read. Tullian Tchividjian posts the publisher's description: The issue of idolatry has been with the human race for thousands of years; the subtle temptation is always to take what is good and turn it into the ultimate good, elevating it above all other things in the search for security and meaning. In this timely and challenging book, New York pastor Timothy … [Read more...] about Counterfeit Gods – Latest Book By Tim Keller
Escaping Anonymity
A great essay by Tim Challies from the April issue of Tabletalk on accountability and anonymity. The closing paragraph: We face unique struggles in our increasingly anonymous world. We must commit to making ourselves accountable through visibility. We must commit to purity of heart and commit to only speaking or writing or reading or watching or doing what is honoring to God. And then we must ensure that there are people who know us, who will watch over us, and who will lovingly exhort and correct us when we fail in this commitment. While the British sailors went beyond Gibraltar and heaped … [Read more...] about Escaping Anonymity
Font Size Increase
I went from size 12 to 14. The hope is that larger font will be easier on the eyes. Any feedback would be most appreciated. … [Read more...] about Font Size Increase