Tag Archives: Piper
John Piper & Me (#2)
A few months ago, John Piper marked his 30th anniversary in the pulpit of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where I was once a member and a pastoral intern (we were called “apprentices” in those days). As I mentioned this relationship here … Continue reading
Manton on “desiring God” (long before John Piper)
Careful reading of the following quotation will yield much reward. Here, puritan Thomas Manton reminds us that God is content and happy in Himself, and the one who comes to know God (and love what He loves) will share in … Continue reading
Worship at the center…
A great comment was made by someone at CPCC the other day, reminding us that whatever we do as a church — including evangelism and outreach — must flow out of worship. He had just read the following (from an … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, CPCC, evangelism, worship
Nine ways to pray for your soul
Earlier this year, John Piper posted this brief list of nine biblical ways to “pray for yourself so that you’re praying in sync with the way God works.” Note the Scripture attached to each item. Don’t just read the list … Continue reading
ESV Study Bible video clips
The English Standard Version of the Bible is a fine translation, even one of the best to use. Soon its publisher, Crossway Books, will issue an ESV Study Bible. In advance of its release, they have made available a few … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, Current Events, Personal, Scripture
PIPER: Gratitude for Power-Restraint
Here is a short and helpful insight to current political events (with greater ramifications in our world), found in a commentary by John Piper on June 16, 2008 The Supreme Court rendered a decision last week concerning Guantanamo Bay. Unlawful … Continue reading
Filed under America, Culture, Current Events, History
Don’t waste your cancer
How are you doing this fine spring evening? I hope this post finds you satisfied after a good day’s work, and fed, and well. But how is our attitude when things are not well, or when you’ve just received seriously … Continue reading
Filed under America, Christianity, Culture, Piper, Scripture
