Jesus Creed

We turn the corner now in our study of the letter of James from the angle of James absorbing and passing on the wisdom of his brother, Jesus. James 5:7-11: Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he…

Jeremy Bouma is live blogging this preaching conference with Pete Rollins and Shane Hipps … Drop comments here if you’d like.

I got this letter last Friday, July 3d, as a comment on a post and I want to post it today to generate a conversation. What is your advice? Dear Scot, I’m not a Christian and don’t intend becoming one. However, my children are and I get the distinct impression that they think they are…

We are discussing marriage by examining the recent book of John Piper’s called This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence. “Marriage,” Piper says, “is more wonderful than anyone on earth knows” (29). And he argues that we need God’s grace to know this and that as fallen humans we will not grasp this fully on…

Jeremy Bouma is live blogging this preaching conference with Pete Rollins and Shane Hipps … Drop comments here if you’d like.

Where are the 20somethings attending church? According to some studies (linked below), your best chance of finding them is in a megachurch — contrary to some of the hype that has circulated in the last five years. The ability to reach and serve the younger generations is a common characteristic of megachurches across America, according…

Margaret Feinberg, at The Origins Project site, has asked a question and would love for you to speak up. “Why do you go to church?”

O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you…

Anyone know why Sarah Palin has resigned? Here are the words of William Kristol: William Kristol, the editor of The Weekly Standard and a supporter of Ms. Palin, said that in the end, this could turn out to have been a smart move. “Everybody I’ve talked to thinks it’s a little crazy,” Mr. Kristol said.…

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