Both David Robinson and Michael Jordan were recently inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Voddie Baucham contrasts their acceptance speeches: Robinson's was marked by humility and gratitude, Jordan's was marked by arrogance and self-centeredness. Robinson (a Christian) conveyed that his life was about much more than his basketball career, Jordan "needed this moment to snatch his throne back from the likes of Kobe Bryant if only for one night." I couldn't agree more. As a Chicago native and Bulls fan, it was quite sad to see a man so reduced by narcissistic indulgence. An excerpt: David … [Read more...] about Be Like David (Robinson), Not Like Mike (Jordan)
Archives for September 2009
Interview with David Sitton
David Sitton is the President of To Every Tribe, a ministry which has been planting churches among unreached people groups of Papua New Guinea and Mexico for many years now. They are hosting a conference next month entitled The Privilege of Suffering: Jesus is Worth It. David was kind enough to answer a few questions for us about his testimony, his passion for missions, and the organization he leads. David, can you please tell us a little bit about your background. How did you come to know the Lord? I appreciate you taking the time for this interview for your blog/website. I grew up in … [Read more...] about Interview with David Sitton
How A True Calvinist Fights
Ray Ortland (quoting John Newton):If you account him [your opponent] a believer, though greatly mistaken in the subject of debate between you, the words of David to Joab concerning Absalom are very applicable: “Deal gently with him for my sake.” The Lord loves him and bears with him; therefore you must not despise him or treat him harshly. The Lord bears with you likewise, and expects that you should show tenderness to others from a sense of the much forgiveness you need yourself. In a little while you will meet in heaven. He will then be dearer to you than the nearest friend you have upon … [Read more...] about How A True Calvinist Fights
Eschatology Evening At Bethlehem Baptist Church
This looks interesting: Sunday night, September 27, following the Desiring God National Conference, there will be an eschatology panel at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Conference speakers Sam Storms and Doug Wilson have graciously agreed to stay with us for an extra evening, and Jim Hamilton from Southern Seminary will be joining us (and lecturing to Bethlehem College and Seminary the following day), as John Piper hosts “An Evening on Eschatology.” Piper will interview the panel; Storms will represent the amillennial position, Wilson the postmillennial, and Hamilton the historic premillennial … [Read more...] about Eschatology Evening At Bethlehem Baptist Church
Interview of Dan Goeller (Part 2)
We're picking up where we left off in an interview with Dan Goeller (whose music I previously reviewed). CHEDIAK: In our last installment, you said it was your desire to "make music unto the Lord–in a more artistic, innovative, and profound way–that would eventually lead me away from the music industry in Nashville and on a distinctively different musical journey." Can you expand on that? GOELLER: After a decade of living in Nashville and working in the music industry, I was ready for a change…not just professionally but for our family as well. After the birth of our second daughter in 2005, … [Read more...] about Interview of Dan Goeller (Part 2)
A Balanced View on Singleness & The Gift of Celibacy
Years ago I was involved in the debate over what some call "the gift of singleness." Some tend to think of the gift of singleness as the state of singleness: to be single, is to have the gift. I wholeheartedly disagree. I think it is better to differentiate between a gift for celibacy and the state of singleness. Not all who are in the state of singleness are gifted to remain there--though, of course, celibacy is the biblical requirement of all singles. Which is one of the reasons most of them should marry (I Cor. 7:9). As I wrote in a 2006 essay: [The gift of celibacy] is a rare gift that … [Read more...] about A Balanced View on Singleness & The Gift of Celibacy