Pure Church

A number of fellow bloggers have shared the news that Good Book Company is launching operations in the U.S. That's good news for those w...

Derek Thomas asks: Which of these two statements do preachers most like to hear: a) "I didn't understand much of what you said, but...

Healthy octuplets born in 5 minutes to a California woman. The eight one was a surprise. A 7 feet 3 inches tall 12 year old boy who can...

Today is Heroes' Day in the Cayman Islands. The country celebrates those men and women who have given themselves in extraordinary ways f...

Okay, I'm taking that out of context. But, I think the thought is warranted in discussions of church membership as well. I posted this...

From the Girl Talk blog . Now that's just wrong. Can you say, "Road rage." Heeerreee... kitty, kitty, kitty!

This past Sunday, in God's kindness, my assistant pastor and I traveled to be with the saints at Bethlehem Baptist Church for their Rac...

Woke up this morning and the leader of the free world was a black man. Woke up this morning, got myself dressed, and marveled at what's ...

I've slowly read this section from Horatius Bonar's The Everlasting Righteousness (pp. 33-36)several times. My heart sings each ti...

Thanks to James Grant for a useful, fear-free approach to building a routine for family worship. The three steps: 1. Plan to have family wor...

Al Mohler reflects on President-elect Obama's decision to have Episcopal Bishop Eugene Robertson lead the prayer at the Lincoln Memoria...

Phil Johnson explains why , though a Calvinist, he is not an over-the-top-rabid anti-Arminian firestarter. Phil, thanks for spilling a litt...

Colin has a helpful tip for preparing sermons or for regular Bible reading. Play 20 observations .

“Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 18:4) Humility is true greatness as our friend C....

This is too bizarre to pass up. A couple recently exchanged wedding vows in a Taco Bell. The first two lines of the story are downright hila...

Because I have a congregation that loves me more than I deserve, I am often asked by them: "how can I pray for you?" I've trie...

Today started a bit slowly. I've been fighting off a cold or flu for the past couple days. So, it was a congested, sluggish start. I a...

In a couple weeks time, Bethlehem Baptist Church will have its annual " Racial Harmony Weekend ." It's a time in the life of t...

From Horatius Bonar's, The Everlasting Righteousness , pp. 10-12. The various sacrifices are all connected with the altar. Even that wh...