Monthly Archives: March 2009
Contend: Turn Off Reality, Turn On Indifference, by Philip Revell
So I was at the mall tonight, tagging along with a couple friends who had to buy some clothes. Isn’t it weird how the mall becomes a lot less glamorous when you’re not 14? Maybe it’s just me. But the … Continue reading
In Pursuit of Obedience… and Its Rewards, by Matt Harner
Why is it that we are content with setting aside the Bible’s commands in order to fit in with the world around us? I know, I know, there’s grace to cover our sins. Thank Jesus for that! But sometimes we … Continue reading
"Beauty For Ashes" In The Louisville Courier Journal
Did you catch yesterday’s coverage of the Beauty For Ashes conference in the Courier Journal? If not, be sure to check out the article (written by Christopher Hall) here. To all the churches and ministries who came together at The … Continue reading
Numbers–What Does Marital Unfaithfulness Have to Do with the Gospel? (Part 1 of 3) by Robert Cheong
Have you ever had to deal with marital unfaithfulness, or known someone who has? After you discovered the adultery, you experienced intense struggles that ran both deep and wide: the betrayal and deliberate deceit. The assault against the marriage covenant. … Continue reading
Before and After, by Jared Kennedy
You can’t help but love a good before and after photo! I love watching shows like This Old House or Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, where an old beat-up home is transformed (or demolished and rebuilt) right before your eyes. I … Continue reading
Live Blogging The Beauty For Ashes Main Sessions, Friday, March 27
Over on the b4aconference.com site we’re providing live-blogging coverage of the three main session of the Beauty For Ashes conference that will take place Friday, March 27. If you can’t make it to The 930 Art Center for the conference … Continue reading
A Community Of Calebs, by Mike Crowe
Like the nation of Israel in Numbers 13-14 we too falter, fall, and shrink back from the life to which God has called us, a life of trust in His power, presence, and promises. Poised to overtake the pagan peoples … Continue reading
How Deep Does Redemption Go? by Rusty McKie
Pastor Robert asked me this question a while back, and I have not been able to get it off my mind. One’s answer to this question reveals their view of God, self and the cross. Many believers these days live … Continue reading
The Curious Case Of Lachlan Coffey: I Missed A Sunday
I feel so guilty right now. I know…I shouldn’t look in the mirror because I won’t like what I see. And I see your little beady eyes looking at me disgusted. But it’s true. I missed service last Sunday. It’s … Continue reading
How About That Weather? No, Really … by Mike Crowe
Consider your conversation over the last week. How much of it involved talk about the weather? Seriously. Think about it for a moment. We often use “talking about the weather” as a euphemism for simply making small talk or carrying … Continue reading