I am sick of the jerks; the cheats and losers who have become superstars in the sports world today. I am glad that there are so many noble, decent, hard-working athletes. But today, there are just too many jerks to ignore. Let me be honest – I’m a sports nut. It’s probably an unhealthy addiction for me. My office bears witness to my passion for sports – especially the New York Yankees and the Iowa Hawkeyes. My light switch and mousepad have Yankees logos. I have a large Yankee banner. My pride and joy is a life-sized cardboard cutout of Babe Ruth, perhaps the greatest Yankee of them … [Read more...] about I’m Through Cheering For Jerks
The Shelf Life of a Lie
"And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." -- Matthew 6:30-33 Our dining table sits inside a large window facing west. Our yard slopes somewhat gracefully and … [Read more...] about The Shelf Life of a Lie
Win a Free CD from Seeds Family Worship
Read the review of Seeds Family Worship on the Witnesses Unto Me blog. Then head on over to enter for a chance to win a free CD from the Seeds team. Just leave a comment on the contest page to enter. Enter by this coming Lord's day, April 11, 2010. Winner will be announced Monday April 12th. … [Read more...] about Win a Free CD from Seeds Family Worship
Ergun Caner is a real ex-Muslim
Ergun Caner has been at the center of controversy recently. Mohammad Khan, a Muslim, has launched a website called fake ex muslims. Mohammad has used this website to point out errors and contradictions in Ergun Caner's testimony, speeches and publications. Last week I posted evidence on my blog that indicates Ergun Caner was born in Sweden, moved to America before his fourth birthday and has remained here ever since. This is a contradiction to Ergun's biography on the Liberty University website which states he immigrated to the United States in 1979. Following the start of this … [Read more...] about Ergun Caner is a real ex-Muslim
A Rock and A Hard Place: An Iowa Baptist Confronts Tough Issues in the GCRTF Report
I do one thing most of the time. I teach and preach the Bible. That hardly qualifies me to analyze denominational structures and give insight on how to restructure them (or not) to face the challenges of the future. I have read through the Task Force Report, though I have not exegeted the document, parsed its verbs or performed word studies on it in the original languages as some have done. My cursory reading, though, has left me somewhat conflicted about whether to support the report in Orlando or not. Two major factors go into my feelings. 1) The GCRTF Report is almost certainly … [Read more...] about A Rock and A Hard Place: An Iowa Baptist Confronts Tough Issues in the GCRTF Report
Remembering the Internet Monk, Michael Spencer
I just caught the news across the web tonight that the man we called iMonk has passed away. I only met him twice, but I was impressed with his devotion to Jesus. We ate together at Olive Garden, hung around my favorite coffee shop, then hit a used bookstore. He talked much about his now adult children, baseball, and Jesus-shaped spirituality. His blog helped me examine many of my religious beliefs from a new point of view. In the end his words help me become a better Christian. I get the feeling that thousands of others would say the same. In October 2008, I recorded a podcast Michael … [Read more...] about Remembering the Internet Monk, Michael Spencer
Should Christians Support Israel?
This is a post, at full length, by Dr. Russell Moore: I highlighted a few important parts in the post and following the post I have a few questions... "Last week I stood over the Valley of Armageddon, with Israeli warjets flying overhead and the sound of the Muslim call to prayer humming all around from the loudspeakers attached to the mosques below. It was a sobering moment, more sobering even than the images of explosions in Gaza seen on television round the clock. Israel is, as always it seems, at war. So should Christians pray especially for Israel, for the Jewish … [Read more...] about Should Christians Support Israel?
2010 SBC Blog Madness Final
The field is down to 4 blogs and bragging rights are still to be won. Click here to see the full results from round #2. This round is now closed and the Baptist21 guys have officially won. They get the $200 in WTSbooks and bragging rights until next year. Congratulations and thanks to all who joined in the fun. Enjoy! SBC Blog Madness Final Four Between The Times Coram Deo – Matt Svoboda MicahFries.com B21 // contending for the faith [poll id="10"] Feel free to promote your blog or break down the competition on your blog, twitter, or Facebook. A little trash talk will … [Read more...] about 2010 SBC Blog Madness Final
Whosoever Will & He Who Believes
The book Whosoever Will, the collection of essays from the infamous "Whosoever Will" conference, is officially on sale and the book is on back order. Let's be clear : It is absolutely fine with me that these men put on this conference and now are publishing their book. I'm a Southern Baptist, they are free to do what they will. But, let's just call a spade a spade. If Tom Ascol, James White, Al Mohler, Matt Chandler, and many other "leading SBC Calvinists" got together to do a conference to promote Calvinism within the SBC and to denounce non-calvinistic theology, they would be called … [Read more...] about Whosoever Will & He Who Believes
How much of a churches budget should go to missions?
This post is somewhat a follow up from my last one, even though they are pretty different. In my last post I addressed how much pastors should(or shouldn't) get paid. With me, it is an issue of stewardship. In my opinion, churches have horrific stewardship when they pay pastors monstrous salaries. But, that has already been discussed. In this post, I want to hear your thoughts on how much of a church budget should go to missions? I have always had the philosophy that churches should aim for a budget that gave 50% of their income to missions, local and foreign. I know this is a … [Read more...] about How much of a churches budget should go to missions?