T4G (Together For The Gospel) is like the San Diego Comicon of pastor’s conferences. Conducted every two years, the 2012 edition occurred last week. This page has links to various talks and panels. Here’s a bunch of talks embedded. David Platt’s talk is getting a lot of commendation. HT to Denny Burk for compiling this …

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This article was published in today’s Border Watch (our local newspaper) as the weekly pastor’s piece. April 15 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The tragic event has remained in the public consciousness thanks to movies such as the understated A Night To Remember or the more gaudy epic Titanic (not …

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As I think about the five areas of emotional IQ described below, I can discern distinct personal weaknesses in the last two areas and some growth in the first three. I believe that it is possible to develop these qualities. (Otherwise I’d be a bit discouraged.) I think the first of these is a key …

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