From the monthly archives:

February 2009

JUST FLESHING SOMETHING OUT

by SelahV on February 27, 2009

“It is the Spirit that gives life–He is the Life-giver; the flesh conveys no benefit whatever–there is no profit in it. The words that I have been speaking to you are spirit and life.” John 6:63 Ever wonder if you are doing something in the flesh? Ever consider whether what you are doing, as you [...]

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Our pastor spoke to us on a recent Sunday morning on the difference between “holiness” and “holier than thou”. Doctor Hadley gave several verses to point out specifically what holiness is but spent a great portion of the sermon on the latter issue, the sin of being holier than thou. Our main portion of scripture [...]

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THE BEST OR WORST OF THE SBC

by SelahV on February 20, 2009

Since 2006 when I started blogging, I’ve read a continual battery of degrading things about our convention and many of her leaders. The wearisome drone of belittlement, impugning, accusation, and maligning has, at times, stirred me to comment with ire and disgust. Other times I’ve written posts to encourage us to “grieve not the Holy [...]

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This audio was linked on the Indiana Baptist website and thought it might interest some. Dr. Thom Rainer (Tuesday, Jan. 13) AUDIO VIDEO Dr. Robert Smith (Wednesday morning, Jan. 14)   AUDIO VIDEO Dr. Ed Stetzer (Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 14) AUDIO VIDEO Dr. Geoff Hammond (Wednesday evening, Jan. 14) AUDIO VIDEO Dr. Fermin Whittacker (Thursday morning, [...]

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We Want Our Goat!

by Todd Burus on February 11, 2009

The audio from the sermon is now online. Thank you for fighting and winning the war on inerrancy, but quit fighting over secondary issues to the gospel. Affection for Jesus Christ wanes where the gospel stops being primary and secondary doctrines rise up to take its place. This was the message delivered by Matt Chandler [...]

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Read Nathan Finn’s live blog notes: 20/20 Conference, Plenary Session V: Danny Akin 20/20 Conference, Plenary Session IV: Bill Brown 20/20 Conference, Session III: Mark Driscoll 20/20 Conference, Plenary Session II: C. J. Mahaney 20/20 Conference, Plenary Session I: Mark Driscoll I’m not sure if they will be posting audio, but watch for it here.

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I’ve had some internal conflict the last few weeks about my blogging. This is nothing new, and I expect most Christians have struggled with the right use of this technology. Seeking a global audience has always strained my own pursuit of humility, and I’ve often questioned the best use of time. Tonight, I’m under specific [...]

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Sometimes, while scanning blog feeds, the posts start to mix together and produce interesting insights. Tonight was a good example. First, take a look at this Baptist Press post by Keith Manuel (Louisiana Baptist Convention employee). He writes about the digestive dangers of too much grain for sheep and then makes a point about Christians. [...]

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