O death, where is your sting? O hell, where is your victory? O church, come stand in the light The glory of God has defeated the night Sing it, o death, where is your sting? O hell, where is your victory? O church, come stand in the light Our God is not dead, He’s alive, [...]
Archive for April 2011
Christ Is Risen
April 17, 2011Praying With My Eyes Wide Open
April 16, 2011Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. – Colossians 4:2 I know that we are taught from childhood to pray with our eyes closed. It is intended to be a sign of reverence, focus, and submission to God. I understand that. And while that should certainly be our posture, it should not [...]
David Platt Resource Library
April 15, 2011One of the most used search terms for my blog over the past two years has been variations of ”David Platt”. This page has been accessed nearly 8,000 times, averaging roughly ten people a day, even though many of the links have since been outdated as The Church at Brook Hills changed and updated their web [...]
Highway to Hell and the Regulative Principle
April 12, 2011Back in October 2oo7, Mark Driscoll started an online game called “Ask Anything” where anyone could ask him a question and people voted on their favorite questions. The top nine questions would turn into a sermon series which later became his book entitled Religion Saves. On October 12, I blogged about the question I asked [...]
Signs You Are Growing in Grace, Part 5
April 11, 2011Part 1 || Part 2 || Part 3 || Part 4 Your weekly installment of 20 grace tweets from Scotty Smith: A sign you’re growing in grace: You’re aware of the racist that lives in you, not just in the Bubbas & rednecks near you. A sign you’re growing in grace: You waste less food & time, and [...]
P2R :: Philippians 4:8-13 (Week 15)
April 10, 20112011 Philippians Memory Moleskine Week 15 :: Philippians 4:8-13 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard [...]
2011 Band of Bloggers Book Swag
April 7, 2011The purpose of Band of Bloggers gatherings is to forward the discussion on gospel-centered blogging and leveraging our online influence for the glory of God. On the side, we have been able to enjoy a great relationship with publishers and various ministries who are happy to give away copies of their newest releases to our [...]
One Shining Moment
April 5, 2011There have been some great moments over the past six years of blogging here at P&P. The Ask Anything 9th inning rally comes to my mind. So does the Puritan Reading Challenge. Then again there is P2R Memory Moleskine. And now there is one more to add, thanks to so many of you who [...]
Signs You Are Growing in Grace, Part Four
April 4, 2011Part 1 || Part 2 || Part 3 Your weekly installment of 20 grace tweets from Scotty Smith: A sign you’re growing in grace: It’s getting easier not to retaliate, get even, or even crave God’s vengeance. A sign you’re growing in grace: The work “trafficking” moves you to work for justice, not complain about too [...]
P2R: Philippians 4:1-7 (Week 14)
April 3, 20112011 Philippians Memory Moleskine Week 14 :: Philippians 4:1-7 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. 2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, [...]
Triperspectival Prayer: Daily Communion Rhythms Through the Mediatorial Offices of Christ
April 1, 2011So that has to be the most Puritan-ish title I’ve ever given a blogpost, and I hope I haven’t lost you already. :) I realize that some of you may not be familiar with triperspectivalism, and if you are in that category, here’s a good list of resources to check out. The purpose of this [...]
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