Here is one organization’s presidential voter guide.
Kirk Cameron’s Testimony
With commentary from John MacArthur:
The Richt Family’s Life-Long Commitment – ESPN Video
Click HERE to see a touching video about the family of Georgia’s Head Football Coach, Mark Richt.
A Family Man
I love this video of illustrations. The song is Andrew Peterson’s “I am a Family Man.”
Recommending Randy Alcorn
Every once in a while you come across a writer that blows you away because nearly everything he or she writes resonates with your heart. Randy Alcorn has been such a writer for me for over a decade. Every book of his that I have picked up has been simply outstanding. And he also has a BLOG that you ought to check out when you get a chance.
A New Book for Women
I’m not endorsing this book because I haven’t seen it yet. But it sure looks interesting:
ht: Justin Taylor
Fireproof: The Movie
Took my lovely bride to see Fireproof tonight.
Two thumbs up. Five stars out of five. You gotta see it.
Debt and Wisdom
When the economy is going great, we tend to take if for granted. But when the wheels start coming off, it gets our attention. As a nation, we are at full attention. The current economic crisis can be traced to greed. This greed manifested itself in many Americans overindulging themselves because they could through credit.
According to the Bible, debt in and of itself is not evil. When God, through Moses, was establishing the laws for the people of Israel, He addressed the subject of borrowing and lending and how to pay someone back. So incurring debt is not a sin. But the Bible also speaks of being wise about debt and recognizing debt is not something one should pursue. The reverse is true: we should seek avoid or get out of debt. A couple of Bible verses come to mind:
When Does Legitimate Desire Cross Over to Greed?
In light of what is going on with our economy, an important question Christians need to be asking is when does a legitimate desire to work hard and be successful cross over into sinful greed?
Albert Mohler answers this question well in his blog entry this past Wednesday:
“The desire for a profit, for income, and for material gain is not in itself greed. The Bible clearly teaches that the worker is worthy of his hire and that rewards should follow labor, thrift, and investment.
Greed raises its ugly head when individuals and groups (such as corporations or retirement funds) seek an unrealistic gain at the expense of others and then use illegitimate means to gain what they want. Given the nature of this fallen world and the reality of human sinfulness, we should expect that greed will be a constant temptation. Greed will entice the rich to oppress the poor, partners in transactions to lie to one another, and investors to take irrational risks. All of these are evident in this current crisis.”
The Fruitful Life
As a pastor, my calling is to connect people to God through Jesus Christ. My goal on this website is to share with you what I’m learning as I seek to live a fruitful life for the glory of God. You and I were created for God’s Glory:
…everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory,whom I formed and made. -Isaiah 43.7
…all things were created through him and for him. – Colossians 1.16
If we were created for God, then we find our life’s purpose in living for God…for His glory. So the next question we must ask is this: How can we live for God’s glory?
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