In order to provide a an easier way to get oriented to this site, my friend Brian Denker has added a category on the right hand side of the page entitled “Pivotal Posts.” At the moment the one item listed there is an article I wrote previously explaining briefly some of my basic thoughts on …
Most of All, Jesus Loves You, Noel Piper Illustrated by Debby Anderson (Crossway Books, 2004), hb., 24pp. This little book is written as a parent speaking directly to his/her child. It lists various people who love the child ending with “Most of all, Jesus loves you.” That is the extent of the text. I, honestly, …
As we head into the weekend, here is a quote from Thomas Chalmers from my own “Defining Quotes” file. This statement comes from Dr. Chalmers’ sermon on the day of the funeral of Princess Charlotte of Wales: “Is there no room for men of zeal and of strength, who might go forth among these wanderers, …
The Boy’s Guide to the Historical Adventures of G. A. Henty By William Porter (Vision Forum, 2000), pb., 122 pp. Since I just commented on one of Mr. Henty’s famous novels I thought it might be useful to mention this volume. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is entitled, “Why Boys …
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Let me follow up the last quote from Ryken’s The Communion of Saints with another. In this section the author is arguing for the importance of belonging to a specific local church. This is a point often missed by people today. This quote does not say everything on the issue, but it does speak to …
As a part of a Wednesday night class at my church, I am reading The Communion of Saints: Living in Fellowship with the People of God, ed. Philip Ryken. The book has some really good points. One can be seen in the quote below which states well that the church is not simply a “good …
The Dragon and the Raven, by G. A. Henty (London: Blackie & Son, 1885; reprint, Preston/Speed Publications, 1995) Hb., 238 pp. This is the first Henty novel I have read to my boys. If you are not familiar with Mr. Henty and his novels I would recommend you check out these sites for more information …
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Barry Maxwell has written a great post on pastoral ministry, especially from the perspective of analyzing on Monday what you just did on Sunday. He entitled it “Another Monday Reflection” and it is essentially a meditation on Rom 15:15-16. While you are at it check out his honest Monday lament, “Another Manic Monday.” (Once you …
Favorite Norse Myths, retold by Mary Pope Osborne Illustrated by Troy Howell, pb. 87 pp. We really enjoyed this book! I read all of it and so far have only read some of it to my boys. It is a good source when studying the Viking era (as we have been). Some Christian parents are …