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DVD Series is Available for Pre-Sales!!
I know … I know … It might be hard to believe, but truly! My DVD series is available for pre-sale orders!! Living the Gospel in Relationships I’m hoping to put out a “please buy me” email in the next couple of days. (As soon as my fever drops below 101.6!) But if YOU would like to take advantage of a screamin’ deal … we’re offering two VERY SPECIAL PRE-SALE DEALS Please check them out! And please oh-pretty-PLEASE let me know if the “deals” don’t make sense! 🙂 And/or if you have any suggestions for improving the resources page of my website. (Our family is REALLY stretching to come…
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Yikes
HT: Pastor Anyabwile for pointing me in the direction of this post and the (MANY!) comments that have already followed it in only a few days. Some of you may remember that Fred has taught on the topic of “Worship Wars” at past Peacemaker Conferences. And of course, as a Christian conciliator who has served on conflicted church intervention teams–and believe you me, MUSIC MATTERS–I just have to say … Yikes! Against Music* (Don’t you just LOVE the posts that are humble and gracious!?!) May God help us to seek HIS face and the true unity that reflect the Trinity! Yours, Tara B.
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Must read. And watch.
Another absolute must read (and WATCH! don’t skip the video!) over at RadicalWomanhood. The post quotes Sara Groves after a recent trip to Rwanda: “I found myself asking, ‘How have I applied this idea?’ I had groomed and groomed and groomed my personal faith, but to what end?’ Good question. I think I’m going to learn more about this musician. (Do you already know her music?) Blessed Monday to you all– Tara B.
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Only 5 Women are Going to Share Great Stuff!
OK. Seven hours left in our big GIVEAWAY. Only FIVE people have emailed me so unless I hear from other people before midnight, those five ladies are going to pretty much have their pick of the litter (i.e., whatever I have down in my basement 🙂 ). I’m sure I won’t be up at midnight, though, since my fever is staying at 101 even on Tylenol every four hours. I feel GROSS. Please pray for me that I will have the strength to get out of bed tomorrow, get dressed, and serve my pastor well at his Sunday school class on marriage. He’s asked me to role-play as the angry,…
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Captured and Stunned
Just discovered Professor Peter Enn’s blog and I’d like to direct you to a specific article: A Small, Practical Comment on Biblical Theology It is definitely worth the read. I’ll tempt you with the very last three sentences of the essay: “At any rate, a young girl is dying. We all have so many chances to minister God’s love to people every day, if we just take the time to look around. And what we say, if given the opportunity, will reflect God’s story to the extent that we ourselves are captured by it.” To the extent that we ourselves are captured by it. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. A friend signed off an…
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How do you respond?
I’m wondering how you all respond to panhandlers and beggars? Particularly, how do you talk with your children about these people in great need? I think I need to do some study because I’m feeling a little shook after something that happened today … I received a personal letter (two pages, written in pencil) from someone in Kenya who is in great need. Apparently, he had read an article I wrote in a Christian magazine, found my address, and wrote to beg for money for food, water, and shelter. Yes, I know it could be an elaborate scam. In fact, that was my first thought. I pictured a horrible scene…
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Bitterness and the Gospel
Another must read over at New Attitude: The Gospel and Bitterness Preach it, Pastor Anyabwile!
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Love to find new blogs …
I don’t know how you handle new blogs … but if I find something that holds my attention for more than 30 seconds (most do NOT), I add it to my blog favorites and give it a few weeks. If I find myself going back to it at least once every few weeks, it stays. If not, DELETE-O-RAMA. This one (HT Pastor JollyBlogger!!) looks like it might prove to be a KEEPER: (Conn-versation’s) Richard Muller on Contextualizing our Theology This is the quote that made me click through and poke around a bit: “The past must be consulted, but not copied without regard to the new historical and cultural situation…
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Matthew Henry on Titus 3
I often read Titus 3:3-8 whenever I am asked to speak at a women’s retreat or conference. It is just such a sweet reminder of the gospel! I really love reading it for myself and for the women I have the honor of serving. If you’d like to read the entire commentary on Titus, it is available in the public domain. I found it easily at Monergism.com: Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation) I won’t post the entire exegesis here, but I am mulling on a few snippets as I go through my day here in snowy Chicago and I thought they might bless…
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Asking Fred if we can give …
Oh my STARS!! I’ve been burdened. I’ve prayed. I’ve tried to discern HOW our family could POSSIBLY help. But after reading this blog from Radical Womanhood, I think I know now how I want to give $$$$$$. Dear, God, have mercy on this sin-sick world! (I know You do!!) And save these precious women and tiny little lovie girls. (Oh! I feel sick to my stomach. Again.) Maranatha. Come quickly Lord Jesus. — t
