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January 2006

January 17, 2006

links for 2006-01-17 Peace in the midst of Prostrate Cancer Mike Garner links to audio and written versions of Pipers most recent sermon in which he discusses his recent diagnosis of cancer (tags: prayer spirit sermon charismatic) Justin Taylor (tags: adrianw interview)

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January 17, 2006

links for 2006-01-17 Peace in the midst of Prostrate Cancer Mike Garner links to audio and written versions of Pipers most recent sermon in which he discusses his recent diagnosis of cancer (tags: prayer spirit sermon charismatic) Justin Taylor (tags: adrianw interview)

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Disney Mobile

January 17, 2006

Disney Mobile

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Adrian Interviews Justin Taylor

January 17, 2006

UPDATEIn January 2008, the following post was identified as the 19th all-time most popular post with readers of this blog. The 20th most-read post was “Twelve Literary Features of the Bible.” Few editors are as well known as Justin Taylor. He has expertise in editing others’ writings, highlighting interesting posts, and creating his own work. [...]

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Piper the continuationist

January 17, 2006

In an old sermon entitled Compassion, Power, and the Kingdom of God Piper nails his charismatic colours to the mast. It is amazing how well accepted Piper is in cessationist circles. For with his emphasis on experiencing God, certainly a total cessationist should be very uncomfortable (HT Scotty B in a comment over at Pyros [...]

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Selwyn Hughes is dead

January 16, 2006

CWR – News reports the death of Selwyn Hughes who is one of a whole generation of Christian leaders whos prominent ministries have lasted longer than I have been alive. That generation of leaders has served their God so well and for so long. It concerns me somewhat that in my own generation there are [...]

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The present and active God

January 16, 2006

PyroManiac: quotes Spurgeon today “Even if you could obtain miraculous gifts, you ought not to be satisfied to speak with tongues, nor to work miracles; but you should press on to know the Spirit with yourself indwelling, communing, quickening you.” In this quote Spurgeon shows himself to be the “experiential cessationist” I know him to [...]

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Will prayer and fasting change the world again?

January 16, 2006

Piper : “God was pleased to make worship and prayer and fasting the launching pad for a mission that would change the course of world history. Is there not a lesson there for us?”

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The church intentionally gathered, not emerging!

January 16, 2006

Michael Spencer writes to explain why he shouldnt be considered emerging, and in the process argues strongly for the intentional church- internetmonk : “I have no desire to defend tradition for tradition’s sake, but it seems to me some of the things we’ve taken as part of the normal course of what it means to [...]

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How to pray

January 15, 2006

This morning Tope continued our series on prayer. A few things he said stuck out to me->>Prayer is Gods appointed route for you to communicate with him>>Make time for prayer, don’ try and find time>>.’grace doesn’t replace discipline>>Start with thanksgiving- work through the previous day and thank God for everything you can BEFORE asking forgiveness [...]

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January 14, 2006

links for 2006-01-14 The Line of Prayer We can work our heads off and have countless meetings and go through the motions of worship, but if God isn’t in it, it will be hollow and merely human with no divine spiritual life or power in it……. (tags: prayer article)

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Fasting to drive us to God for satisfaction

January 14, 2006

Piper: “You show the sweetness and sufficiency of a fountain by drinking and being satisfied. We must not do the great role reversal with God as if we serve and he needs the service…… Fasting is An offering of emptiness to show where fullness can be found. It is a sacrifice of need and hunger. [...]

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The Best Blond Joke in the World Ever!

January 14, 2006

If you are like me, then you like jokes. Jokes often take a group of people and poke fun at them for appearing to be stupid. For some reason, jokes about “dumb blondes” seem to be among the funniest jokes of all. If you want to find the funniest blond joke the world has ever [...]

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January 13, 2006

links for 2006-01-13 The power of a praying church Last Sunday Tope preached on prayer, launching both our new series and our week of prayer. Its now online, and well worth a listen – I was convicted. (tags: prayer article sermon mp3)

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January 12, 2006

links for 2006-01-12 How to Pray for the Soul John Piper shares a great biblical perspective on how we should pray for ourselves that God would continue to enlighten our eyes and make our hearts undivided in devotion towards him (tags: prayer article)

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Brothers, Pray for us pajama preachers

January 12, 2006

Piper quotes Paul’s pleas for his readers to pray for him and asks “Can you hear the depth of need this apostle feels for God’s help?” Piper is absolutely right to say that “….WHAT COUNTS MOST…… CANNOT BE ACCOMPLISHED BY MAN LEFT TO HIMSELF.” Please pray for me this year. I dont know which is [...]

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What does it mean to be British?

January 12, 2006

Telegraph email: “Being British is about driving in a German car to an Irish pub for a Belgian beer, then travelling home, grabbing an Indian curry or a Turkish kebab on the way, to sit on Swedish furniture and watch American shows on a Japanese TV. And the most British thing of all? Suspicion of [...]

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January 11, 2006

links for 2006-01-11 What did the New Testament Church pray for? Do our priorities in prayer match up to those seen in the New Testament? (tags: prayer article) Rejoice! The Happiest People on Earth God cares whether or not there is joy in our hearts when we obey Him. He feels so strongly about this [...]

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January 11, 2006

links for 2006-01-11 What did the New Testament Church pray for? Do our priorities in prayer match up to those seen in the New Testament? (tags: prayer article) Rejoice! The Happiest People on Earth God cares whether or not there is joy in our hearts when we obey Him. He feels so strongly about this [...]

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Why we pray

January 11, 2006

My pal Dave Routledge took this picture and shares the story behind it. We pray because of the hunger of men like this who need so much more than the money they ask for. We pray because of the hunger of our own hearts to see God at work. We pray because there is something [...]

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