From the monthly archives:

December 2005

December 31, 2005

links for 2005-12-31

Counsel regarding leadership
“I believe in the sovereignty of God worked out in the practical life of the local church. Thus, the answer to your question is that in his graciousness God has given to you all the leaders that your church needs right now there in your church……”
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The final Warnie of 2005 goes to………

December 31, 2005

After much careful deliberation, the judges (OK, JUDGE) has decided who to award the final Warnie of the year to. Warnies are merely a sign that I like and read a particular blog and think that more of you should read it. I am not always good at spotting up and coming blogs, but [...]

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Jack Deere on cessationism

December 31, 2005

I just found an interesting article on TheHeresy.com described as being by Jack Deere:
“No one ever just picked up the Bible, started reading, and then came to the conclusion that God was not doing signs and wonders anymore and that the gifts of the Holy Spirit had passed away. The doctrine of cessationism did [...]

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How to make the most of google reader

December 30, 2005

I have only just discovered the fantastic google reader, which allows you to subscribe to feeds, and read them online whilst sorting them by the date of the post- ie so that you can see the freshest posts first rather than working through all your feeds.
I have added a link to my sidebar to [...]

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How different are we?

December 30, 2005

Worship Matters has a great series of posts on idolatory on sunday mornings. I love this quote he has from Lloyd-Jones Preachers and Preaching:
“Our Lord attracted sinners because He was different. They drew near to Him because they felt that there was something different about Him. That poor sinful woman of whom we [...]

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The year in review

December 30, 2005

Its that time of the year when we look back, get all misty eyed and think about the year that was. This will probably be a long post, in it I will first reflect on the ridiculously flattering but also rather humbling level of readership that has come this way in 2005, then I will [...]

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Peace and goodwill to all?

December 29, 2005

Its happening again. I found a row (translation=argument!) is brewing in the christian blogosphere once more – even in the middle of the Christmas break. The row all stems over exactly what is supposed to have been said in a chat room back in August.
Once again, I am not going to take sides this time [...]

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Life is a journey

December 29, 2005

I took this picture just after my wife took hers. It reminds me of what has been somewhat of a theme for meditation for me over much of this year. Life is a journey. It is made up of many, many steps. So often we worry needlessly, when all we need to do is concentrate [...]

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Winter scene

December 28, 2005

I took this photo on the way to Adrian’s parents yesterday. It is a part of Epping Forest. Our new camera is proving addictive…… Mrs W
 

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The Warnock War -more on bible translations and the top ten

December 28, 2005

Wesley blog picks up on what he is calling the Warnock Wars whilst English Bibles disagrees with my postion on literal translations.
Wayne has been added to my list of blogs that turned my eye (see my left hand sidebar) it is time I acknowledged that blog. I often disagree with him but [...]

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And then we had snow……

December 27, 2005

This photo was taken in my garden this morning. The kids had a great time!
 

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Blogspotting the ESV, interviews and other posts

December 27, 2005

I am enjoying the christmas break, but as a compulsive blogger how can I resist the urge to at least do a quick “blogspotting” post? Its been quite a while since my last.

Popularised by The Curator blogspotting is quite simply a way of thanking other bloggers for taking notice of this one. So what have [...]

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Merry Christmas everybody and a new blog design

December 24, 2005

My Christmas present to myself is a redesign on the blog. It will no doubt need some tweaks but I have finally succumbed to the ubiquitous three column template. Let me know how it looks on your screen and any tips you can suggest to improve the look…..
I am going to try and keep off [...]

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Nominations remain open for the final warnie award of 2005

December 23, 2005

Nominations can still be submitted for the final warnie of 2005 – I will be rewarding it between christmas and New Year. So, get typing and why not take the opportunity to thank the bloggers that have most influenced you this year. Being specific about posts that have stood the test of time and [...]

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