John Paton, pioneer Gospel missionary to Vanuatu is much-loved by Australian Presbyterians. Here Ligon Duncan recounts a story about Paton which he suggest provides a contrast by which the love of God for His children can be understood. As Derek [Thomas] preached from 2 Corinthians 8 this morning, and especially as he exhorted us to …

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Mark Thompson is looking forward to reading his advance copy of Graeme Goldsworthy’s forthcoming advanced biblical theology Christ-Centered Biblical Theology. Book Depository US have it for a good price. Anything by Goldsworthy is a must read for preachers and Bible teachers, especially a work such as this which contains the mature expression of a career …

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Matthew Broderick may have an oddly familiar day off in order to sell Hondas… Jerry Seinfeld may endure a last second wrinkle in his plan to own the first new Acura… Darth Vader may suffer the dual indignity of being upstaged by a dog shilling Volkswagens… Clint Eastwood may not be entirely clear whether he’s …

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The black dog’s barely raised a Monday ‘woof’ for well over six months now, which is sort of a record. J.D. Greear posted three insightful and constructive posts about avoiding burnout last week. Greear credits Brad Hambrick, counseling pastor at their church with this material. Burnout issues are related to the black dog. Not managing …

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