Following my previous post on why pastors should become better listeners I now point you to John Piper’s recent, valuable piece on “Ten Reasons to Listen to Questions Before You Answer”. Here’s a quick summary: It is arrogant to answer before you hear. It is rude to answer a half-asked question. Not answering a question […]
Leaving the church good for some Christians?
ThinkChristian points to Barna’s new book and a recent article about Christians leaving the church and notes they’re “claiming that leaving the church is actually helping them become more dedicated followers of Christ.” Can leaving the church actually be good for some Christians? Is this really where the church is headed? Will Christians truly grow […]
The standard for homeschooling success
SpunkyHomeSchool shares a proper perspective on blogging and homeschooling success for Christian families.
Stop talking and listen up–ya hear?
Josh Mack shares some wisdom for us preachers and teachers who ought to be sure we’re listening, avoiding the “flapping lips syndrome”. It means I need to actually be interested in others. I have to work on wanting to know what’s going on in their life. I have to care so much about them that […]
Audio – Suffering and the Sovereignty of God Conference
MP3 downloads are now available from the recent Desiring God 2005 National Conference. Featured speakers include: John Piper, Carl Ellis, Mark Talbot, David Powlison, Steve Saint and Joni Eareckson Tada.
Girls and guys and friendship how-to
The girl talk blog has advice for young ladies on friendships with guys.
Dangerous result of no dad
Al Mohler points to Why Dads Matter.
Preaching/writing it like it is
Preaching, Teaching and Writing about God’s Word–and this great quote from the comments… from John Holt Rice (President of Union Seminary) who in 1828 made this statement, “We want plain Bible preachers – men, who instead of thinking that they have made wonderful discoveries which will cause the people to admire their ingenuity, will be […]