I recall a panel discussion with pastors Mark Driscoll and John Piper in which they were discussing their study habits.Driscoll was a veracious reader, watcher, and all around consumer of culture. He mentioned having multiple DVR’s, perusing magazines, and reading hundreds of pages a week, all in preparation for teaching and leading his church.Piper, having heard all this, … [Read more...] about Know Your Limitations
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Daily Resurrection
"Sanctification consists of the daily realization that in Christ we have died and in Christ we have been raised. Life change happens as the heart daily grasps death and life. Daily reformation is the fruit of daily resurrection. To get it the other way around (which we always do by default) is to miss the power and point of the gospel."-Tullian Tchividjian, … [Read more...] about Daily Resurrection
Slow Talker
Twice in recent days I almost said something. Almost. But then, for whatever reason, I stopped. I walked away from the situation. I waited, and I thought about it. In both cases, that mental space, that pause provided perspective that colored my thinking and gave me greater understanding. And in both situations, I was glad I had not spoken too soon.These experiences have … [Read more...] about Slow Talker
The United Heart of Father and Son
"We must never make Christ the object of God's punishment or God the object of Christ's persuasion, for both God and Christ were subjects not objects, taking the initiative together to save sinners…Our substitute, then, who took our place and died our death on the cross, was neither Christ alone (since that would make him a third party thrust in between God and us), nor God … [Read more...] about The United Heart of Father and Son
Quieting the Storms
We've spent a good part of the day checking weather reports, looking out the window, and wondering if a storm cell was nearby. As a dude, I never mind storms. In fact, I like them. As a dad, I find myself far more conscientious and careful. I make plans in my head and try to lead responsibly when I hear of a tornado watch in the area. But my best efforts to protect my … [Read more...] about Quieting the Storms