Tag Archives: Between Two Worlds

chandler on suffering

it is so very essential to have a sound theology regarding suffering before it hits your life. It will come and when it comes you need to already have thought about it. Here is a video that Justin Taylor posted … Continue reading

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western civilization 101

here is a wonderfully refreshing perspective on the clash of civilizations from Rodney Stark. Be sure to read it all and here is a bit to get you started: The Crusades did not arise ex nihilo, but were part of a … Continue reading

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Jesus + Nothing= Everything

Tullian Tchividjian: “I never realized just how reliant I had become on human approval and acceptance until it was taken away.” A hard message about a hard time in his life. Jesus + Nothing = Everything (Part 5) from Coral … Continue reading

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spiritual leadership

John Piper’s article on spiritual leadership is a treasure trove of extremely valuable information. I found this bit on marks of a good teacher especially interesting since I have spent a lot of time teaching. 9. Able to Teach It … Continue reading

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David Powlison on marital intimacy

fascinating talk from David Powlison on marital intimacy. Part 2 below about transparency in small groups about struggles is critically important. making prayer requests that are personal, real, and humbling is extremely important. If you are part of a group … Continue reading

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Paul Tripp on marriage

Paul Trip has a new conference DVD out on marriage called “What Did You Expect?” here is a video of excerpts. It looks quite good. Justin Taylor has more links to various related materials including links to free downloads of … Continue reading

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Time Magazine noticed us

everybody is buzzing about number 3 on Time Magazine’s Top Ten Ideas Changing the World Right Now. here, let them explain: Calvinism is back, and not just musically. John Calvin’s 16th century reply to medieval Catholicism’s buy-your-way-out-of-purgatory excesses is Evangelicalism’s … Continue reading

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