Hindu Lite
Hindu Lite: Pop Culture plays fast and loose with an ancient faith (Adapted from an article in USA TODAY, Thursday, February 16, 2006 by Cathy Lynn Grossman) ”Pop culture is veering into Hinduism – sort of. Call it a Hindu-esque sampling of the flavor, images and style of a 6,000 year old faith but with
They Were Single Too
– David M. Hoffeditz A wonderful book for singles written by a single himself. Hoffeditz looks at eight biblical characters when taking his cues for the single lifestyle. He explores this “gift” of singleness and takes this journey with those who are unmarried. Each chapter opens with a quote from a famous single Christian and
The Essential IVP Electronic Reference Collection
I have all the hard copies of these books, but the thought of having all of them on my laptop is fantastic. These books are excellent resources for the serious student of Scripture and will save you hours in your research and background studies. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael
Success Afield
– Joey Hancock A great read for any outdoorsman. Hancock takes his experiences from outdoor sports and finds the biblical principles within. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
O Shepherd, Where Art Thou?
– Calvin Miller In his classic narrative style, Miller writes of a misguided minister who trades pastoral care for the fairway at the country club. Miller emphasizes that, regardless of church size, the pastor is still responsible to tend the flock. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build
Preparing Sermons (Part 1)
by John R. Stott (condensed from Between Two Worlds) I. Choose Your Text It is best to rely on expository book studies for the steady diet of your people. However, the following may be occasions for special sermons: –Special calendar occasions–Christmas, Easter, etc. –Special external circumstances which are in the public mind –Special needs discerned by the preacher or
"The story of Easter is the story of God's wonderful window of divine surprise."
- Carl Knudsen"Tomb, thou shalt not hold Him longer;
Death is strong, but Life is stronger;
Stronger that the dark, the light;
Stronger than the wrong, the right;
Faith and Hope triumphant say
Christ will rise on Easter Day."
- Phillips Brooks"O chime of sweet Saint Charity,
Peal soon that Easter morn
When Christ for all shall risen be,
And in all hearts new-born!"
- James Russell Lowell"If Easter means anything to modern man it means that eternal truth is eternal. You may nail it to the tree, wrap it up in grave clothes, and seal it in a tomb; but "truth crushed to earth shall rise again." Truth does not perish; it cannot be destroyed. It may be distorted; it has been silenced temporarily; it has been compelled to carry its cross to Calvary's brow or to drink the cup of poisoned hemlock in a Grecian jail, but with an inevitable certainty after every Black Friday dawns truth's Easter morn."
- Donald Harvey Tippet"On Easter Day the veil between time and eternity thins to gossamer."
- Douglas Horton"Easter is not a passport to another world; it is a quality of perception for this one."
- W.P. Lemon"There is a stage in a child's life at which it cannot separate the religious from the merely festal character of Christmas or Easter. I have been told of a very small and very devout boy who was heard murmuring to himself on Easter morning a poem of his own composition which began 'Chocolate eggs and Jesus risen.' This seems to me, for his age, both admirable poetry and admirable piety. But of course the time will soon come when such a child can no longer effortlessly and spontaneously enjoy that unity. He will become able to distinguish the spiritual from the ritual and festal aspect of Easter; chocolate eggs will no longer seem sacramental. And once he has distinguished he mustput one or the other first. If he puts the spiritual first he can still taste something of Easter in the chocolate eggs; if he puts the eggs first they will soon be no more than any other sweetmeat. They will have taken on an independent, and therefore a soon withering, life."
- C. S. Lewis
Easter
The Truth About Lying
(adapted from an article on page B1 of the Atlanta Constitution, Saturday, January 28, 2006) Andrea Simakis writes, “As members of the greatest consumer culture on the planet, Americans are inundated by less-than-sincere sales pitches goading us to buy….” We live in a world of spin, hype and lies. James Frey lied about elements of
Worship in Ancient Israel
– Walter Brueggemann Guides the reader through themes, central texts, prayers, festivals and practices in ancient worship. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Complete Book of Who’s Who in the Bible
– Philip Comfort & Walter Elwell An alphabetical guide of Biblical profiles. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Complete Book of When and Where
In the Bible and Throughout History – E. Michael & Sharon Rusten Focuses on major events that shaped the religious consciousness of the world. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Bible Personalities
– Warren Wiersbe Beyond a dictionary of Biblical men and women, this book includes historical context for the messages. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.