Tag Archives: worship
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
Love the church…
Dr Derek Thomas recently wrote of his love for the church – I couldn’t agree more! Ponder his warm, even passionate words… “Love me, love my dog,” they say, and my poor dog has been sick all summer and continues … Continue reading
Happy New Year! The best is yet to come…
Last night at church we had a fun time of fellowship. We welcomed the new year with the reading of this Scripture and a reminder that we are closer to the return of Christ, and His making all things new. … Continue reading
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A great Father’s Day
Sunday was one of the best Father’s Days I’ve had — with all seven kids (and a wonderful wife) treating me like a king, and showing old dad lots of love. There were some great gifts for me (including a … Continue reading
Filed under America, Christianity, CPCC, Culture, Current Events, Personal, worship
Tuesday: Manton on the goal of worship
God will be sought in his own ordinances. Christ walks in the midst of the golden candlesticks. If you would find a man, mind where is his walk and usual resort. … To serve God is one thing; to seek … Continue reading
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Go, labor on: spend, and be spent
Do not grow weary in well-doing was one application from Sunday’s sermon (from the end of Isaiah 28). I concluded by reading the lyrics of this great hymn by Horatius Bonar… Go, labor on: spend, and be spent H. BONAR, … Continue reading
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