I'm excited...

I have just read about a new project that is beginning in the very near future. This explanation of it has thrilled me about it's appearance. I'm excited!

What's your take...

Hi to the 4 of you! Hope things are good with you all. Kerry and I are still on honeymoon in Jamaica. It's such a lovely place. In the resort we have been treated like royalty. The weather has generally been brilliant; it's always warm but we have had some rain and today some pretty strong winds. I guess that's what happens when there are hurricanes about. However, the predicted path for Ike shows that we should be safe enough. Married life is amazing so far and we are just enjoying as much time together, as possible, before we head back to the "real world" and all that it entails. Kerry is having a lie down to try and get rid of a splitting headache so I have vacated the room to give her a bit of space and to remove the noise. If I'm being honest I needed to clear my heady anyway, reading The Shack takes its toll on a person.

Just thought I would ask you all a quick question. Who do you think this lady is?

It's sad...

After signing out of my hotmail account, just now, my eyes were drawn to an article advertised on the MSN homepage. The title was "How to leave your wife or how to leave your husband". It was a sad article as the emphasis was on making sure you are financially secure before you break your vows to your spouse! No advice relationally, just make sure you have made your financial plans!!

Resources...

Over at the Ligonier blog, the web guys are adding posts from R.C Sproul on revival. There are a number of posts through the main page.

John Ortberg has written an article on the gift of opposition. Check it out here.

John MacArthur has a 5-part article series on distinguishing a true work of the Spirit. Check them out. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.

Tim Challies reviews an upcoming book release from Al Mohler. Check it out here.

Trouble ahead?

The Telegraph has an article posted concerning the current debates and difficulties facing the Anglican church at the minute. You can read it here. Pastor-Theologian J I Packer has made some comment on the situation here.



Just for your info!

Another great quote...

I was reading a message by John Piper, called "Why Expositional Preaching is Particularly Glorifying to God", over the weekend. You can read, listen to, or download the message here. This quote, along with many others, has stuck out to me. It's an incredibly challenging quote as it probes the heart on whether we carry this mark, if we preach.

"What gives preaching its seriousness is that the mantle of the preacher is soaked with the blood of Jesus and singed with fire of hell."

Taking a risk...

John Piper has posted an article on Charles Wesley here. It is a must read, such a challenge.

A Prayer...

"Forbid it Lord that I should boast
save in the death of Christ my God
all the vain things that charm me most
I sacrifice them to his blood"

May it be Lord!