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For the Love of Bibles: R.L. Allan ESV1

My preaching Bible is a black highland goatskin R. L. Allan ESV1. In my humble and amateur opinion, R. L. Allan makes the finest Bibles in the world. I love the feel of this Bible in my hands. It took me a while to get used to the “red under gold art gilt” because of the pinkish borders in my peripheral vision when I read. But I have grown accustomed to it now. Mark Bertrand has written the definitive review of this Bible, including the tan and brown editions, so I won’t put many words into this post, but instead just post some photographs of mine:

The R. L. Allan ESV1 (black highland goatskin)

Piper on the Prosperity Gospel

If John Piper sounds angry in this soundbyte, I think it is probably because he is! And I, too, have felt anger toward a “gospel” that is really no gospel at all.  What do you think?  Are we over the top in our frustration with “Health-Wealth Gospel”?

Really Cool Koine Greek Video

For those who have ever suffered through study of the biblical languages, or for those who have dabbled into any independent study of these ancient languages, this video might bring a smile to your face:

Here is a listener’s guide of sorts for the video:

Freedom of Speech Eroding in England (Christian Persecution)

A couple in Liverpool, England was arrested for speaking about their Christian beliefs, because they offended someone.

I Wish I Had Found and Posted This a Couple of Days Ago…

On Christians worrying over whether or not to observe Halloween.

History According to Hollywood…to be Trusted?

I’m walking around in a daze this morning because I found out that William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson in the movie Braveheart, was not accurately portrayed. Gasp! You mean Braveheart was only “based” on a true story and not actually a true story?  Apparently so. Gasp! Oh, no!  I’ve been trying to live my life as a manly man whose warcry is FREEDOM!!! My world is now turned upside down. How will I make it through the week? I’ve learned my lesson: I’ll never trust Hollywood’s silver screen version of things. Wow. I think this is a breakthrough moment in my life.

Men’s Breakfast – November 7, 7:30 a.m.

Gentlemen of Harvest, I hereby invite you to a men’s breakfast buffet on November 7th at 7:30 a.m. at the Golden Corral on San Jose Blvd. Here’s a little promo video for it:

Ok, so that’s not our promo video.   But it sure is a cool promo video, is it not?

A Prom to Remember…

Check out this column by my friend Tim Ellsworth about a very special prom.

Parenting Moments Lead to Spiritual Applications

Tonight I was watching the kids while Superwoman went shopping for groceries and necessities. The kids enjoyed playing, which being translated means when it came time to start thinking about showering and getting ready for bed, the house was a disaster.  As I struggled to keep them on task in cleaning up, the thought hit me:

IF ONLY MY KIDS HAD THE SAME ENTHUSIASM FOR PUTTING TOYS UP AS THEY DID FOR GETTING THEM OUT!

Between my verbal encouragement (attempting to keep them on task) I was daydreaming about what it would be like for them to attack their chores with joy and enthusiasm, when suddenly another thought hit me:

IF ONLY I HAD THE SAME ENTHUSIASM FOR REPENTING OF SIN AS I DO FOR COMMITTING SIN!

Ouch. Ok, God. Just as my kids need to be trained and grow in many areas, so do I.