An odd thought comes to mind during the current to-ing and fro-ing which has arisen with regard to Rob Bell’s upcoming book ‘Love Wins’. (Warning: generalisations ensue.) It seems odd that those who have taken issue with Bell are generally characterised (in a number of ways) as being in the reformed and calvinistic tradition, and …
Liam Goligher is soon to assume the same pulpit that Barnhouse, Boice and Ryken have preached from. Here he introduces a piece of commentary on the controversy which has arisen from the promotional material for Rob Bell’s upcoming book with these words: Just yesterday someone told me of a sincere and well-meaning Christian family who …
From Steven Altrogge at The Blazing Center. It can be so discouraging when we encounter trials. It can be confusing and discouraging, and we can wonder what God is really up to. It can seem like God is distant and far off, or like things are spiraling out of control. But they’re not. John Newton …
Two posts by Paul Tripp that deal with the need to recognise and confess personal failings in order to grow healthy relationships. To do this people need an objective standard by which they can consistently evaluate themselves, a conscience that will honestly recognise when they are failing to meet that standard, and the will to …
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