Reformation Day 2006

Today marks the 489th anniversary of the day that Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg. In honor of this today’s post is dedicated to Martin Luther and his work in the reformation.
The Darkness
In today’s culture there is a darkness that pervades the day. It is [...]

Only 122 days…

… until Spring Training Games start.
Congratualtions Cardinal Nation!

James 4:5b - Which Spirit?

James 4:4-6
You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: “He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in [...]

James 4:5-6: A difficult passage

James 4:4-6
You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: “He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell [...]

The World through Cards colored lenses

Today, instead of the planned post on James, we will be having the first guest post in the history of Cup of Coffee Talk (and he doesn’t even know it yet). This is not the normal content here, but it is post-season baseball! I can’t help but get into the action.
The following is an [...]

Today’s Special: Mud Pies…

James 4:4-6
You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: “He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in [...]

John Piper on Soup…

This is the best sermon I have ever heard on hospitality:
How Justified Sinners Love Each Other, Part 2
Text: Romans 12
Series: United with Christ and Dead to Sin
mp3 download
Manuscript
Jesus told his disciples to love one another, but what does this really mean, practically?
Enjoy.