gospel change in the Great Plains
Archive for November, 2009
Thanksgiving 2009
3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, 5 because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word More >
Sorrow in worship (3)
This is the third post in a series on lament.
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I was reading through several psalms recently, and realized something that rocked my world. My prayers do not mimic the psalmist’s. I think it’s arrogant and sinful to pray like the psalms. That is messed up! Here is the very book God has given us to More >
Which Bible?
Which Bible version are you reading from?
Here’s a picture of the Bible I most commonly use, the ESV Study Bible. I also use a smaller ESV reference edition. This Bible is well-made, easy-to-read, and feels very solid.
The best way I can describe the English Standard Version in practical terms is that it offers a readable More >
Sorrow in worship (2)
This is the second installment in a series on lament.
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Not too long ago I was sitting in a Baptist communion observance, and my feelings in that moment contradicted the tenor of the gathering. It was such a solemn occasion. My heart was crying out on that particular night, “Jesus died for us! More >
