T4G Session 1 (Dr. Mark Dever)

Dr. Dever had the task of speaking to us in the opening session concerning the “Pastor’s Understanding of His Own Role.”  Immediately, when I heard his topic, I anticipated what he would have to say to us concerning this topic because of his love for church history and his conviction for solid, expository preaching. 
Again, what [...]

Around the Horn (4/28)

T4G:  The Together for the Gospel conference was incredible!  I will be posting my notes over the coming days.  Until then, check out Tim Challies’ website for the liveblog posts that he did. 
Discipleship:  My fried Joe has begun a new website, Christocentric.org.  This is will be a powerful tool to direct new believers to aide [...]

Band of Bloggers Fellowship

Well, here is the beginning of the much awaited posts from the T4G conference.  The first event I attended during these days was the Band of Bloggers Fellowship.  It was an incredible time of learning and fellowship.  I was able to meet both Tim Challies and Justin Taylor.  I was able to attend with my [...]

Around the Horn (4/26)

T4G BoBF:  Today is the Band of Bloggers Fellowship!  Timmy Brister has been hard at work organizing this event.  He announced yesterday that Band of Bloggers will have their own website/group blog.  This will be an interesting event this afternoon – one that I eagerly anticipate.
Personal Note:  I will be attending the Together for the [...]

The New Discerning Reader Announced…

Tim Challies has announced his new project!! He has purchased the old Discerning Reader domain name and opened a new book review website. Please note that this Discerning Reader is NOT affiliated with the old one in any way.
Head on over to the Discerning Reader and check it out! There is already [...]

Book Review: The Liberty of Obedience

The Liberty of Obedience written by Elisabeth Elliot has just now made my Must Reads for Every Christian.  Yes, I know, the book is not up there just yet – but that is a work in progress.  The list on this site is not representative of the list that I actually posses.  When papers are [...]

Around the Horn (4/24)

Personal Note:  I apologize for the silence over the weekend.  I was away from a constant internet connection.  One does not realize how refreshing that is!!  It is good to be back, though!  I am looking forward to the T4G conference beginning Wednesday. 
Family News:  I want to wish a happy belated birthday to my sister-in-law.  [...]

Around the Horn (4/21)

Birthday Greetings:  Happy Birthday to my little neice, Peyton.  She turns three years old today!  Happy Birthday Peyton!
Family News:  My cousin, Marshall, has produced a public service announcement with his classmates for PBS.  His class placed third in the contest – congrats to him!  You can learn more about the project here and you can [...]

Aound the Horn (4/19)

T4G BofBF:  Timmy Brister has been working hard on the T4G Band of Bloggers Fellowship.  Check out the exciiting announcement this morning from Provocations and Pantings.
News at SBTS: It seems as if Dembski will no longer be heading the new program at SBTS.  Check it out here.  (HT: Steve McCoy)
Humor:  Have you not always wanted [...]

A Plea for Agreement…

I was reading some blogs while eating lunch (hey – I love to mult-task!), and ran across this entry over at Missional Baptist. I believe this goes directly with what I just posted about earlier concerning the issue of reformed doctrine in the SBC. Thanks to Steve McCoy for this very important reminder.
Enjoy!