David Platt - Why The Holy Spirit Is Crucial

Ramblings of a Beggar: WHY PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS DON'T WRITE BOOKS

Ramblings of a Beggar: WHY PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS DON'T WRITE BOOKS: In a modern day missionary biography, The Insanity of God , Nik Ripken recalls some of the stories from a major research project he had unde...

Researchers Discover Remains of King David’s Palace, ‘Unequivocal Evidence’ of Kingdom

This is too cool....I would love to go there.

Researchers Discover Remains of King David’s Palace, ‘Unequivocal Evidence’ of Kingdom

Means of Grace

I just finished "A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards" by George Mardsen and low and behold what do I run into today on the resurgence but a blogpost about the Means of Grace according to Edwards.  I can't say that I fell in love with the book but it was interesting to see how reformed theology began to play itself out in the beginning history of America.  I connected deeply with Edwards realization that everything around us, our whole world, speaks to the love of God and his Grace.  The article below goes on to discuss how important it is for us to open up to the spirit when reading the word.  Reading the word without the spirit is much like trying to be a Christian without Christ......it just leaves us as an empty shell.


http://theresurgence.com/2013/07/20/reading-the-bible-like-jonathan-edwards

My Momentary Refuge

Today was busy but at this moment I am enjoying the quietness of the porch.  Life has been so fulfilling lately but has really felt like a race of sorts as well.  The weather is beautiful and cool enough to enjoy some reading time on the quiet porch.  It has become my refuge at home as of late.  The trail calls my name constantly but my love for my family keeps me grounded.  I feel like Buck in Call of the Wild by Jack London.

Now Even the Pope Contradicts the Gospel

While I do believe that Jesus died to conquer all sin and redeem the world he did make it quite clear that it was through our belief that we are able to accept the free gift of grace.  Apparently the Pope thinks differently.

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/23/heaven-for-atheists-pope-sparks-debate/?hpt=hp_t2

Bitterness of Husbands

I came across this article and it really resonates.  It is amazing how quickly my heart can turn to bitterness in my marriage.  Take a minute to read.  Comments?  Do you find yourself bitter at times?  How to you spot and prevent it in your marriage?

http://www.ligonier.org/blog/husbands-warning-against-bitterness/