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His theology..? Well... let's just say... it's "impacting." HT: Shane

Ed Gilbreath's post of The Soul Children of Chicago "took me back." So, all day I've been humming a favorite song that I r...

This is what he brings out for Thanksgiving. Thanks for taking me back, Ed! Walt Whitman and The Soul Children of Chicago.

We're just about to wrap up some budget planning at FBC. I know a number of other churhces are in the same activity as we. And it's...

I'm learning to listen to my wife. It's part of what it means to live with your wife in a considerate or understanding way (1 Pet. ...

It was a privilege to read an advanced copy and offer an endorsement of Michael Horton's new book, Christless Christianity: The Alternat...

Many people find the Obamas inspiring. Even some of those most opposed to their political views have at times had to admit admiring this or ...

Oh, Lord, keep me from suffocating in comfort and coasting toward insignificance! Give me the zeal of Phineas and the radically cross-consu...

So, the problem with the "Mamas don't let your babies to grow up to be pastors" video (besides the "Silly Songs with Larr...

I'm passing on this video courtesy of Tom Goodman at Get Anchored . "Mommas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Pastors" I...

Dan Phillips over at Pyromaniacs has one very instructive response to a range of reasons and excuses for not being involved in a local churc...

At the Miami Pastors' Conference, one of the best things to experience is the genuine Christian fellowship and laughter. I laugh there ...

I thought this was funny.... Laugh; it's Wednesday.

Trivia question: Who is the longest tenured African-American in the White House? A touching story from the Washington Post gives the answer...

One of the most frequent comments you're likely to hear following a Lord's Day service is "I enjoyed the service." Thankfu...

Came across this comment at an otherwise interesting site: "the Church is looking at the Internet as a viable option for true Christian...

This looks like a wonderful conference, " Commending Christ: The Pastor, the Church, and the Perishing ." It's a focus on eva...

Like a lot of people, I was struck by a comment that bro. John Piper made during a video interview commenting on the then-upcoming election ...

People are rarely more aware of eternity than when they're on their deathbeds. This makes hospital visitation and visiting those who are...

Yesterday, I had a wonderful evangelistic lunch with a young man who has been coming to church regularly. He is a transparent man with no gu...