Category Archives: Conference
Banner of Truth Ministers’ Conference
I was privileged to attend my 21st annual Banner of Truth Ministers’ Conference this past week in Pennsylvania with about 250 other men. Although it was held in a new venue (Elizabethtown College) the format was the same, and the … Continue reading
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Gethsemane’s King
Have you ever noticed how truly regal Jesus appears at the hour of His arrest? Consider the account from John, an eyewitness — When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the Kidron Valley, where … Continue reading
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The Prayer of Jesus –
The night He was betrayed, Jesus prayed, in part, the following — “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, … Continue reading
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“Speak, O Lord” hymn/prayer for the Word
At the Gospel Coalition national conference this past week, our worship sessions were led by Keith & Kristyn Getty — a real delight indeed! One of the new hymns they introduced is “Speak, O Lord” (written by Keith Getty & … Continue reading
The Gospel Coalition Day 2 recap
Wednesday was a full day here in Chicago at The Gospel Coalition-2011 conference, with three major sessions and some workshop sessions. I also bumped into more friends — old and new! EARLY SESSION – There was an extra session (over … Continue reading
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Day Two dawns @ TGC11
The sunrise is a fantastic thing to see — as I did this morning around 6 AM over Lake Michigan (getting the camera out was an afterthought). Plan to blog on Psalm 19:4b-6 later this week…. pdb In them he … Continue reading
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The Gospel Coalition — Day One
Effervescence is a fine sounding word that describes the process of bubbles moving through a liquid solution. At the end of the first day of the conference here in Chicago, I’m weary in body, but my spirit is effervescent! There … Continue reading
The Gospel Coalition 2011 meeting begins
I arrived in Chicago last night in order to attend “The Gospel Coalition 2011” conference. The theme this year is They Testify About Me – Preaching Jesus and the Gospel from the Old Testament. Thousands of people are expected to … Continue reading
Piper & Sproul, honest and passionate dealers in truth
*(title of this post has been changed by pdb) John Piper and R C Sproul were recently together at the Ligonier conference in Florida. Two very significant men, representing two very significant ministries in our day (Desiring God & Ligonier). … Continue reading
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At “The Banner” Conference 2010
After a long drive on Tuesday — including the annual traffic tie-ups around Scranton, PA (30 minutes stalled on an interstate highway while workers picked up cones) — I arrived at the campus of Messiah College just in time for … Continue reading
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