Journaling- Psalm 42

I love the Psalms. I am always refreshed by God's love and challenged to trust Him in the midst of difficult times. Today I spent time flipping through Psalm 32-43. I settled on Psalm 42.
This morning I started journaling again. Here's a glimpse-


















Perhaps journaling will help you...

Morman-ity VS Christian-ity

Ever wonder what the differences are between Christianity and Mormonism? I like what the Gospel Coalition's Justin Taylor did- adapting the ESV Study Bible's section on religious cults. Here's a very concise look at the differences: FAQ on the Difference Between Mormonism and Christianity.

New blog to follow

My wife is a fantastic woman. I love love love her and I love who she is and I love everything she cooks and I love the way she snorts when she laughs really hard. I also love the way she blogs. Check it out- a new blog to follow: To Become Children of God.

108! Wha!!??

I know it's blurry, but please let me assist you:
108 degrees in Mansfield Texas.
73 degrees in Buena Vista Colorado.

Let's risk it all

What will it take to reach 4.5 billion people for Christ and to literally save 30,000 children from starvation? I think the church must start by being willing to do what the rich young ruler couldn't do.
Radical obedience + Radical sacrifice = Radical rewards.
The reward is seeing millions come to know Christ and to see thousands of children clothed and fed and to see the name of Christ worshipped by every tribe, tongue, and language. There is nothing greater. And there is no time to waste.



This is a clip from David Platt's message titled “Are we going to die in our religion or are we going to die in our devotion?”
You can watch it here or download it here.

Where's your youth group?

412CC has shy'd away from thinking "youth group" to thinking "minister to students." These links may clarify why we feel this way:
USA TODAY
THE GOSPEL COALITION

Get the word out . . .

I wish I were the one who had done this. Good stuff.