I've been interviewing Dan Goeller over the last couple of weeks (Part 1, Part 2), whose recent album Sing Praise To The Lord I previously reviewed. Here's installment #3. CHEDIAK: It seems that academia (i.e., the music department at a University) approaches music differently than the general evangelical public. You seem to compose for a general (non-academic) Christian audience (i.e., churches), yet it seems to have a classical quality to it. We often think of "classical" as less accessible to the common person. Where does your music fit in? GOELLER: As I mentioned previously, I often … [Read more...] about Interview with Dan Goeller (Part 3)
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New Home For Justin Taylor’s Blog
At The Gospel Coalition: http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/ Check it out, and update your bookmark. … [Read more...] about New Home For Justin Taylor’s Blog
Hansen, Piper, James: Panel on The New Calvinists
Collin Hansen, John Piper, and Carolyn James were on a September 11, 2009 panel at the Religious Newswriters Association’s annual convention. Their topic was: The New Calvinists. Collin Hansen: John Piper: The book Piper predicted would be the definitive work on Calvin was: Calvin, by F. Bruce Gordon, Yale University Press, 2009. The folks at WTS Books expect it any day, and Amazon already has it. . Carolyn James: Q&A with Reporters: HT: David Mathis … [Read more...] about Hansen, Piper, James: Panel on The New Calvinists
Mike Horton: The Gospel-Driven Life
WTS Books is offering Mike Horton's new book, The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World (Baker, 256 pg hardcover), for 45% off (only $10.99). The offer is good for the next week and a half. (HT: JT) Mike Horton, Alistair Begg, and R. C. Sproul will be speaking at the Ligonier West Coast Conference in Seattle, WA next weekend (September 25-26) on the theme Is There Life After Death? (I'm assured they will all answer in the affirmative.) I'm looking forward to live-blogging the event. … [Read more...] about Mike Horton: The Gospel-Driven Life
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