3 Questions to Ask People
Three questions to ask people from Matt Adair: Who’s walking through this with you? (Big Idea: you were created for community) Who are you serving this week? (Big Idea: you were created to join God in his mission) Are you moving closer to or further away from Jesus? (Big Idea: you were created for Jesus) HT:...
read moreDavid Payne as CS Lewis
Here’s a video of David Payne‘s one-man show as C.S. Lewis–the setting is 1963 (the last year of CSL’s life), addressing in his home a group of writers from America. It gives you a great sense of the man behind the writings (however imprefect the impression), and a solid overview of his life. It’s an hour and a half in...
read moreWilliam Wilberforce turns 250
Today is the 250th birthday of William Wilberforce. Here’s a nice 10-minute video overview of his life. John Piper has been Twittering about the man and his beliefs all day today: JohnPiper: William Wilberforce’s 250th birthday: “He was a most cheerful Christian. His harp appeared to be always in tune.” (about 3 hours ago) JohnPiper: Wilberforce: “William insisted on eating as many meals as possible with the children, and he joined in their games.” (about 3 hours ago) JohnPiper: A Duke to Wilberforce: “You have made me so entirely forget you are a...
read moreHow a Prayer Meeting Changed Britain
Here is an excerpt from an article I read today about prayer and the beginning of the Great Awakening in Britain. The author quotes the journals of Wesley and Whitefield. I found it encouraging to know that great movements of God throughout history have been sparked by ordinary people meeting on ordinary days to simply open their Bibles and pray. “Mon. Jan. 1, 1739 – Mr. Hall, Kinchin, Ingham, Whitefield, Hutchins, and my brother Charles, were present at out love-feast in Fetter Lane, with about sixty of our brethren. About three in the morning, as we were continuing instant...
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