The five-yearly Australian Census took place last night. Here’s a list of fifteen unusual occupations which probably will not feature too highly in the census returns. Among the fifteen: Hobbler. No, not one who breaks legs for the mob (or more historically, the Medicis), but rather one who tows boats on a river or canal. …
News on the decision of Mark Driscoll’s Mars Hill church to move from a ‘one church – many campuses’ model to a ‘one network church – many churches’ model. Apparently the decision was made by executive leadership and eldership, not by the congregations themselves. Last month we decided to put an end to the word …
Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 31 Q & A 63 Q Which is the fifth commandment? A The fifth commandment is, Honor your father and your mother: that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God gives to you.*1 Q & A 64 Q What is required in the …
Every Christian is involved in full-time Gospel work. Not everyone has to serve as a pastor. This is for you Christian cobblers (and others). Tullian Tchividjian refers to a well-known story involving Martin Luther. Martin Luther was once approached by a man who enthusiastically announced that he’d recently become a Christian. Wanting desperately to serve …
