I don’t know of any contemporary author who lays open the heart of God to us like the Puritans. I know they get a bad wrap from some circles today, but perhaps no other literature has affected me more outside Scripture than the writings of the Puritans. To give you a taste of what I’m [...]
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Sappy Assurance from the Spirit
February 2, 2012Reclaiming Adoption Book Endorsement
December 15, 2010I have had the privilege of knowing Dan Cruver since the first Band of Bloggers in 2006. He has consistently championed the gospel and its implications in our lives, especially as it relates to adoption and orphan care. So when he asked me to read his forthcoming book and consider writing an endorsement, I was [...]
Father
March 30, 2010For the Christian in prayer, the most powerful word is his first word – Father. Far too often, if not always, we hurry past the fact that we are addressing God as Father to get on to the things on our mind and heart. But when was the last time that you were staggered by [...]
Our Adoption in Christ – New T4A e-Book
October 22, 2009A couple of weeks ago, our friends over at Together for Adoption (T4A) published their first e-book called Our Adoption in Christ: What It Means for Us and for Orphans. They write: This book was written to equip churches theologically in the areas of orphan care and earthly adoption. We believe that robust theology produces [...]
2008 Together for Adoption Conference Audio
November 13, 2008Jason Kovacs recently announced that the (FREE) audio of the Together for Adoption Conference messages are now available. If you are looking for solid theological reflection and exhortation regarding adoption, I encourage you to download and listen to these messages. Jason Kovacs and Maridel Sandberg – “Conference Welcome and the Christian Alliance for Orphans’ Vision [...]
2008 Together for Adoption Conference
August 26, 2008“Spiritual adoption is the excellency and apex of God’s salvation.” – Joel Beeke “Adoption is the highest privilege that the gospel offers.” – J.I. Packer “This blessing of grace (that is, of adoption) rises higher than justification.” – John L. Dagg Adoption has always been something I have longed to make a trademark of my [...]
Book Alert: Heirs with Christ: The Puritans on Adoption
June 4, 2008Title: Heirs with Christ: The Puritans on Adoption Author: Joel Beeke Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books Release Date: June 3, 2008 Pages: 134 Format: Hardcover ISBN 13-digit: 9781601780409 Retail Price: $13.00 Table of Contents: YES (below) Intro: YES From RHB: The Puritans have gotten bad press for their supposed lack of teaching on the doctrine of [...]
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