The story behind my favorite books

My favorite books (in large measure) are those published by The Banner of Truth Trust. Few publishers are as biblically faithful and reliable as this one. [Aside: I recently mentioned to someone that IVP publishes both good and bad, even heretical authors -- such as Greg Boyd, purveyor of "openness of [...]

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Abandon low & carnal aims!

I constantly mark and underline in my books. Perhaps one of the most precious quotations I have found over the years is this, from Thornwell. (I found it many years ago in Iain Murray’s THE PURITAN HOPE, a real gem of a book).
J. H. Thornwell quote…
“If the Church could be aroused to a [...]

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Day Three (Thurs. PM) at the Banner

Again this year, there was another large conference on campus at the same time, creating a real log jam at the cafeteria at meal times. I am certain, though, it is ultimately for our sanctification (however much the OTHER group needs some sanctifying too!).
After lunch on this final day

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Day Three (Thurs. AM) at the Banner

There were four sessions on this final day of the conference. First was the second address by Rick Philips, this time

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Day Two (Wed. PM) at The Banner Conference

A ‘MINI–SESSION’
After some time for fellowship (and helping a brother try to repair a laptop), the Wednesday afternoon sessions began … with something rather different. At 3:15 PM Pastor Mark Johnston (a Trustee of the Banner of Truth, a pastor from the UK) spoke for 15 minutes on

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Banner of Truth Ministers Conference 2008

This Tuesday I travel to the campus of Messiah College, near Harrisburg, PA, for the annual BANNER OF TRUTH MINISTERS’ CONFERENCE. I have been attending every year since 1992, so this will be my 17th year gathering with these men. No other event has such a significant impact on my spiritual life and [...]

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