From Justin Taylor’s blog here is Paul Tripp’s definition of love: “Love is willing self-sacrifice for the good of another that does not require reciprocation or that the person being loved is deserving” (What Did You Expect? p. 188). In the following he unpacks the definition (pp. 188-189): Love is willing. Jesus said, “No one …
The talented author and illustrator of Timotio Nia Istoria (Timothy’s Story) has commenced a blog to further the work of producing Christian children’s books for Timor Leste (East Timor) and her first post begins at… the beginning: Bondia friends. As I organise the printing of my third book, I feel it is time to tell …
Bad Vestments, subtitled ‘Because Worship is not supposed to be about you.’ Useful because proponents of simple and reverent worship will usually be accused of exaggerating or making stuff up when we illustrate the excesses and diversions which are continuing to gain credence in the church. Someone recently looked at me agog when I told …
For those of you who enjoyed Andrew Peterson’s ‘Behold The Lamb Of God‘ last Christmas, Peterson commends his single ‘Dancing In The Minefields’ from his latest album ‘Counting Stars’ as fine Valentines Day fare. Margaret and I were engaged to be married on February 13, 1982 (couldn’t wait one more day) and we’ve been dancing …
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