From Actual 9-1-1 Calls
The following exchanges are taken from transcripts of actual 9-1-1 emergency calls: Caller: “I’d like to make a unanimous complaint, so don’t use my name.” ——- Caller: “I’m reporting a deer on the road. I almost hit it.”Call-taker: “Is the deer alive?”Caller: “Oh, no, it’s run over. Many, many cars. Again and again, and –
The Battle for the Beginning
Creation, Evolution and the Bible – John McArthur. WORD. In a day when there is so much post modern thinking and a decline of absolutes, this is a crucial book for preachers, teachers, Christian schools and churches. We need to be clear about the subject of creation and evolution. If we are not, we can
So You Want To Be Like Christ?
Eight Essentials To Get You There – Chuck Swindoll. WORD. Swindoll is one of the most popular writers and preachers of the late 20th century. This book covers basic and necessary disciplines in the Christian life, including: Intimacy, Simplicity, Silence and Solitude, Surrender, Prayer, Humility, Self – control and Sacrifice. A good book for summer
Preacher, Can You Hear Us Listening?
– Roger. E. Van Harn. Eerdman’s. Preaching is an art and science. I do not agree with the ideas floating today that we need to tell people what they want to hear. Like the Prophets and our Lord Himself, we must tell them what they need to hear. At the same time, we can be
Never Blink In A Hailstorm
NEVER BLINK IN A HAILSTORM and Other Lessons on Leadership Recommended by Jack Hayford and Calvin Miller. Baker. Miller says, “Submit to this good print and your submission will become your entitlement to mentor your world.” A small but extremely practical book that you should own. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe
Dry Bones Dancing
Resurrecting Your Spiritual Passion – Tony Evans. Multnomah. Evans is a popular speaker and pastor who knows how to communicate in practical ways. Chapter titles include: Are You Hungry? Are You Asking? Are You Drawing Near? Are You Paying the Price? Are You Enduring? Are You Worshiping? Are You Proclaiming? and more. Good reading for
A Public Faith
From Constantine to the Medieval World, Vol. 2 – Ivor J. Davidson. Baker Books. This is a multivolume set that draws from the wisdom and expertise of church historians and theologians. A resource for your library that will help you understand the development of the church through the early years. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website,
A Mother’s Womb
Ever since the beginning of time, men and women have shared differences that have left the other scratching their head with both confusion and curiosity. Naturally, there are the physical differences and the role differences. Men are by nature a protector and provider, while women nurture and nurse. However, while many of the differences have
People Are Good
Theologians often live in ivory towers far from average folk who dismiss their lofty theological notions. Not so with eBay, the current theological teacher of the masses. This Internet company is constructed on a simple theological proposition: “People are good.” If you’ve not seen their powerful theological video you should watch this convincing piece of
Style Over Substance
Our’s is an image conscious society. How we look is ail important. Designer labels (which change in value based on generations) are crucial for our self esteem. We spend billions wearing clothes that provide free advertising for designers who could care less about us. Our society is obsessed with youth. We will take botox injections,
Sanctified By Reproof: Part 2
(taken from Living a Holy Life, pg. 11-16) Second, we can be reproved by the Word of God through a private rebuke from a fellow believer. “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother” (Matt. 18:15).
The Christ of Experience
By Vance Havner Last of all he was seen of me also (1 Cor. 15:8).In this marvelous and classic statement of the Gospel, Paul sets forth:1. The Christ of history – “Christ died.”2. The Christ of doctrine – “Christ died for our sins.”3. The Christ of the Scriptures – “Christ died…was buried…and rose again the