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 …
Cracking quote courtesy of Martin Downes: A pearl of theological wisdom from Robert Traill (1642-1716): Usually such men that are for middle ways in points of doctrine, have a greater kindness for that extreme they go half-way to, than for that which they go half-way from. A Vindication of the Protestant Doctrine concerning Justification and …
I’ve been posting quotes from Craig Barnes’ book ‘The Pastor As Minor Poet’ (Eerdmans, 2009) lately. Barnes also has a blog at Shadyside Presbyterian’s website. Here he muses on what seem to be contradictory quotes: “Whoever is not against us is for us.” (Mark 9:40) “Whoever is not with me is against me.” (Matthew 12:30) …
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