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Emeth Aletheia (about)
What I Read Online – 06/20/2013 (a.m.)
Joe Fleener
Wed 6/19/13 7:34pm

Rob Morton on the gospel and sexual abuse (STAND 2013) « STAND for the Gospel | a ministry of Howick Baptist Church to encourage and equip gospel-minded New Zealanders At STAND 2011, we had the privilege of hearing Rob Morton … Continue reading →

Emeth Aletheia (about)
I’m A Christian & I Live in the Real World: Thinking Through Ethics – Biblical Sexuality
Joe Fleener
Wed 6/19/13 3:58pm

This was part #1 to a series on ethics given during the Sunday PM services at Howick Baptist Church. A full PDF along with related links and an MP3 download of the talk can be found here. Biblical Sexuality Part … Continue reading →

Emeth Aletheia (about)
Interview with retired Church of Uganda Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi
Joe Fleener
Wed 6/19/13 3:50pm

This 8min interview is FANTASTIC. I met Orombi & heard him preach from Calvin’s pulpit in Geneva in July 2009.

Interview with retired Church of Uganda Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi from Lee DeYoung on Vimeo   HT: … Continue reading →

ChurchWorks (about)
Worship Is a Verb
Wed 6/19/13 11:06am

Looking past all of the stylistic differences of music and format, one of the biggest questions Christians must answer about their corporate and personal worship today concerns its activity. Is worship active or passive, enacted or experienced? Should we come to the weekly gathering of God's people to get or to give? I submit that these differences in approach to the weekly gathering and personal devotional time, while seemingly subtle and nuanced, are great in terms of implication.

Religious Affections (about)
The Works of Anne Bradstreet
Jason Parker
Wed 6/19/13 6:00am

This entry is part 17 of 17 in the series"Books Every Conservative (and Liberal) Christian Should Read"

“That fearful sound of fire and fire,
Let no man know is my Desire.”

Emeth Aletheia (about)
What I Read Online – 06/19/2013 (a.m.)
Joe Fleener
Tue 6/18/13 7:34pm

Five Lessons on Friendship from Esther Edwards Burr – Justin Taylor Esther tells Sarah, “I retorted several severe things upon him before he had time to speak again. He blushed and seemed confused. . . . We carried on the … Continue reading →

Religious Affections (about)
Music Camp: A Report
Ryan Martin
Tue 6/18/13 10:30am

Since coming as the Associate Pastor of Bethany Bible Church of Hendersonville, North Carolina, in 2010, I have seen first hand a unique ministry created by the vision of the senior pastor here, Greg Stiekes, and his wife Rena. Truly, the word “unique” is not used in vain in describing this week-long ministry to children [...]
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Emeth Aletheia (about)
What I Read Online – 06/18/2013 (p.m.)
Joe Fleener
Tue 6/18/13 7:31am

An Alternative to the TGC and T4G Statements about SGM | HeadHeartHand Blog Third, I’m aware of widespread concern about these TGC and T4G statements among many in the reformed community. However, there is considerable fear of speaking out due … Continue reading →

Emeth Aletheia (about)
What I Read Online – 06/18/2013 (a.m.)
Joe Fleener
Mon 6/17/13 7:34pm

The Bridge of Persuasion – Reformation21 Our condition before God is not simply that we are sick, not even that we are really, really sick. We are dead. The life that is given to us in Christ gives us, for … Continue reading →

Stuff Out Loud (about)
Man Up, Boys
Larry
Mon 6/17/13 10:41am

A Father’s Day Guest Post by my Wife (It’s a little personal but I like it. So forgive me. I didn’t write it. … And remember, if you are going to be a man don’t blame someone else for stuff.)

Who is teaching our boys of today to be the men of tomorrow?

Social media is splattered with pithy statements of “Just because you are a male it doesn’t make you a man.”

Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog (about)
Let’s Hear It!
Jay Adams
Mon 6/17/13 8:50am

On several occasions I have had the distinctly unpleasant experience of not hearing much of what a preacher has to say.

“What are you talking about?”

About the unpleasant experience of not being able to hear what he says—I mean physically so!

“You’re getting deaf ! ”

It’s true that I am hard of hearing—but not quite so bad that if the speaker would talk loudly enough I’d get it all.

Actually, on some occasions the problem is that the speaker thinks because he has a mike, he can practically whisper his sermon. And prayers?  Well, I find myself praying alone since the problem is even magnified in prayer.

Every preacher should proclaim his mes...

Emeth Aletheia (about)
What I Read Online – 06/17/2013 (p.m.)
Joe Fleener
Mon 6/17/13 7:31am

The Reformation for a New Generation: An Interview with William Boekestein by Nathan W. Bingham | Ligonier Ministries Blog Similarly, my hope is that children who have learned the stories behind the Confessions, will have a greater desire to learn … Continue reading →

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Does Your Church Hold Church-wide Carry-in (aka Potluck, Fellowship) Dinners? (Breakfasts don't count!)

By Ed Vasicek Wed, 06/19/2013 - 12:22pm
Yes, we have church-wide carry-ins several times a year
81% (13 votes)
Yes, about once a year
0% (0 votes)
No, but we have catered or arranged church-wide dinners
0% (0 votes)
No, but groups within our church do, either in the facility or in homes
6% (1 vote)
No
6% (1 vote)
Other
6% (1 vote)
Total votes: 16

Does your church (or do you, if a pastor) feature MOSTLY expository preaching on Sunday morning?

By Ed Vasicek Tue, 06/11/2013 - 3:31pm
Yes, mostly expository
92% (22 votes)
No, expository preaching is not the norm
4% (1 vote)
I don't really know what expository preaching is
0% (0 votes)
Other or undecided
4% (1 vote)
Our church features expository preaching, but not Sunday morning
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Total votes: 24

In Mark 3:11 and elsewhere, demons identified Jesus but he silenced them. Why?

By Ed Vasicek Wed, 05/29/2013 - 10:54pm
Jesus did not want to receive testimony from the demons but wanted people to conclude he was Messiah by his works and person
62% (8 votes)
The demons worshippied him and acclaimed him hoping for mercy, but he did not wish to discuss it
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Jesus did not want to make it easy for onlookers to assume he was in league with them
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Other
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