The Lie:The Truth:"Look carefully then how you walk,not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time,because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish,but understand what the will of the Lord is.And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery,but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one anotherin psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singingand making melody to the Lord with your heart,giving thanks always and for everythingto God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,"-Ephesians 5:15-20The Lie: "The consciousness of lack is the root of all evil. "-Eli Mil... [read more]

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A MUST READFor you cigar aficionados... that is a La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Maduro ChiselSpurgeon would approve and be proud-you will need to fill out the online registration with the NY Times before being ableto read the article.  It is free, simple, and fast to do - enjoy.

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I really like to see people in their wheelhouse, using their gifts and abilities for the Lord and His glory. Such is the case today.Both of these quotes below come from a really great blog called: Rambling Rosemarie. As you know, there is so much tripe in the blogosphere these days, that it is rare to find a site dedicated to substance based upon biblical truth and sound doctrine that is still plugged into the issues we are facing in the culture today. This is one of those great sites worthy of your time and I highly commend it to you.VIVIT,CampiPsalm 119:160"There's a lot of information o... [read more]

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For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—-Phil. 3:3I was watching a very disturbing live-broadcast last evening on www.God.tv which was featuring what has come to be known as The Florida Healing Outpouring. Some are saying this is genuine revival; others say there is real cause for concern. I am in the later camp on this. In fact, some things surrounding this "outpouring" are not only unbiblical, but grievously bazaar and cultic.If you are a student of some of the great revivals throughout church histor... [read more]

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In a previous post, I had highlighted part of the journey that Jonathan Edwards had taken when he wrote his 70 resolutions. In the process of that research, I learned that they had became a burden to him rather than something that was freeing and encouraging to his soul. IMHO, part of that reason, was that many of his resolutions were personal whims rather than resolutions that were grounded firmly in the Scriptures.So with that as a backdrop, I offer the following as biblical resolutions. I do this only by way of brief illustration (the list is not exhaustive); for it to be so you would ... [read more]

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Tim Keller is a respected, reformed Bible teacher and pastor.  I personally have enjoyed his ministry and appreciate what his church, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, is doing for the kingdom.  He is coming out with a new book on the "tale of two sons - the parable of the prodigal son."  I recently listened to a message of his concerning this parable which I found helpful and instructive. It is when I read the title of his book and an interview with him about this book that the theological red flags went up. Even Tim recognized that the title can make someone stop and think for a minute b... [read more]

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This is a great video-log of what Obama stands for... or doesn't.Empty suit or gifted politician? Check it out.Vote with your mind, not your heart. Don't take this freedom for granted. Truth matters.Know the issues; stay informed; move beyond the rhetoric.He's now targeting evangelicals. Is he a man of faith, fiction, or facts? What do you think?"By justice a king builds up the land,but he who taxes heavily tears it down." -Proverbs 29:4HT: Eyeblast.tv

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Welcome to a "beloved" feature on this blog that I haven't used in some time, but am revitalizing today. I used to call it "Mulligan Monday's", but am now going to be calling it "Mulligan Weekends."If you have been in ministry for any length of time, you would have most likely been invited by someone to "minister to the greens." Golf is not only the greatest game ever invented (anyone see Tiger and Rocco in the playoffs at the US Open a few weeks ago? Butter.) but is also the official game of pastors worldwide :-).In amateur golf, when you hit a poor shot and are not playing strictly acco... [read more]

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by Ichabod Spencer "What must I do to be saved?" Acts 16:30 This is the anxious inquiry of an awakened sinner By an awakened sinner, I mean the man who knows what sin is, and who painfully feels that he is a sinner; and as such, under the curse of God, and in danger of hell fire. Are you an awakened sinner? Alas! all men are naturally asleep, insensible of their danger; and so they continue till they are roused up out of their carnal slumbers by the Word and Spirit of God. They cry peace, peace to themselves, when there is no peace; for God hath said, "There is no peace to the wicked" (Is... [read more]

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