Tag Archives: John Piper
How Important Is Joy?
Well…the Bible says it’s really important… Isaiah 64:5b says this: You meet him who joyfully works righteousness, those who remember you in your ways. Behold, you were angry, and we sinned; in our sins we have been a long … Continue reading
Filed under Books Read, Thoughts from Daily Readings
Endurance
So, as I was thumbing through one of my other Bibles this morning in search of a different translation of a verse, I noticed a bulge of papers in the front cover. I found a a chapter of a book … Continue reading
Filed under Random Thoughts from Life
The power to live a Godly life: Love for Christ
Still totally digging Bryan Chappell’s “Christ Centered Worship” — in it he has a chapter on “Christ Centered Sermons” which I’ll probably go back to about 103 times. Some good nuggets this AM, but here is one thought that really … Continue reading
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John 6:44 and Calvinism and Free Will
John 6:44 says: “No one comes to me unless the Father who sent me draws him…” John Piper had a great sermon on this that I will link to on my blog for future reference…or encouragement. Excerpt From His Commentary: … Continue reading
WorshipGod09 – Day 2 – Part 1
OK kids…LOTS to get to today, and there is ANOTHER session tonight, so we’ll start with what’s happened so far. Mmmkay? Let’s start with worship, shall we? Pat Sczebel led us in an amazing time of worship, including: How Great … Continue reading
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WorshipGod09 – Day 1 – Part 2
Wow. wow. wOw. WOW. First, this place is amazing. Thank you Bob Kauflin and Sovereign Grace for hosting this tremendous event. Thank you for being so humble and friendly and sharing the love of God – it is felt thruout. … Continue reading
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Please stop beating around the bush, Pastor Piper
I’ve just started digging into Piper’s “God is the Gospel.” I got it for Christmas…yes…I’m aware it’s JULY, but I have a lot of good books to get thru. I love Amazon’s “Wish List”…when birthdays or Christmas roll around, my … Continue reading
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Peace…amidst the bears
Last night was a really good night. We had our VBS Closing Program at church, the kids had a great week and it was so cool to end on an up note like that. We had pizza with friends before … Continue reading
