(edit: I forgot to give this a title and the blog called it ‘1561’. That is not my cumulative total of posts, yet. Now it has a proper title.) Last time Tim Keller named “The Big Issues facing the Western Church”. They were: 1. The opportunity for extensive culture-making in the U.S. [relevant in Australia, …

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I like these questions from Timmy Brister. They are insightful, but don’t just set you up to bury your head in your hands and cry out: ‘I’ve/We’ve failed; I’ve/We’ve failed.’ They actually point to positive and constructive patterns of church life. 1. If our church would cease to exist in our city, would it be …

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Continuing the series of ‘tours’ of the studies of men associated with ‘Together For The Gospel’. This one surprised me. It provides great insight into Sproul’s heart. more about "A Special Tour of Dr. Sproul’s Study …", posted with vodpod HT: Ligonier Ministries Blog (but posted on lots of others, as well.)

Critics are a dime a dozen. There is no Spiritual gift that simply results in pointing out shortcomings and failings. Any idiot can point out that something is wrong. That’s not a skill, it’s pointing out the obvious. Christian maturity doesn’t just see the weakness, it discerns the correct path towards strengthening and is prepared …

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