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You Down with T4G?

February 7, 2012
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The fourth Together for the Gospel conference is just around the corner, happening in Louisville April 10-12. I’ve been able to go each time with friends and leaders from Redeemer, and am looking forward to another gathering. Four of us from Redeemer will be there this year: I’m excited to have Pat (elder), Brian (elder candidate), and [...]

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The Elephant Room 2

January 23, 2012
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This Wednesday I’m pumped to join some friends at The Elephant Room. As a believer in debates (I wish the church would do more of them today), I dig the idea of leaders hashing out differences in public. This year is more controversial than the first ER as one of the participants, T.D. Jakes, has [...]

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God and Sinner Reconcile

January 16, 2012
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My friend Stephen Miller is the worship leader at The Journey in St. Louis. His new worship album comes out tomorrow, and I hope you’ll pick it up via iTunes or Amazon (links forthcoming). I’ve been listening to, and enjoying, “God and Sinner Reconcile”, for a few weeks now. It’s a gospel-driven, modern worship album [...]

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Music: Ghost Ship

November 15, 2011
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This morning I’ve been listening to, and really enjoying, Ghost Ship’s new album, “A River with No End.” Give it a listen below. A River With No End by Ghost Ship From their Bandcamp site: Ghost Ship is a roots-rock band that writes music about Jesus. They lead the worship gatherings at Mars Hill Downtown [...]

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Video: The Humble Church Plant

November 14, 2011
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I really enjoyed this video of Mark Driscoll sharing some of the beginnings of Mars Hill Church. As a church planter there is much I can relate to. Watch the video to get a peek into history.

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Puritan Pod: Depression

November 14, 2011
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Over the past year I have battled some intense anxiety– something I haven’t really experienced before. And this has come about during a time of rich blessing both in my home and in our church. Thankfully, I have found a lot of help in the counsel of wise friends, classic works like Richard Sibbes’, The [...]

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Sermon Series: Red Letters

October 8, 2011
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Someone left a comment on the blog asking about our current sermon series through Revelation 2 and 3 covering the seven letters to the seven churches, and what commentaries I am finding helpful. First, I would say if you’re looking for suggestions it’s always a good idea to check out Ligonier’s Top Five Commentaries recommendations [...]

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