TOGETHER ON A MISSION or TOGETHER FOR THE GOSPEL?

Are Christian conferences just an American phenomenon?  Across the pond in jolly old England, Christian leaders can attend a conference that involves “teaching” and “worship”.  This annual event held in Brighton is designed primarily for Christian leaders, but welcomes students and twenty-somethings.  Incredibly, 5,000 delegates from 50 nations attend this annual conference.

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Mon, Mar 01 10:36 pm | deb | 2 Comments »

THE SCREAM OF THE DAMNED AND THE LAST STRAW…

The first time I ever heard the phrase “The Scream of the Damned” was on March 19, 2009, right around the time that Dee and I began our blog The Wartburg Watch.  It absolutely INFURIATED me!  How dare someone suggest that my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ “screamed” on the cross and that He was ‘damned’, which means “condemned, especially to eternal punishment”.  I believe “damned” is a sensational word that implies someone is being sent to hell.  After reading C.J. Mahaney’s book Living the Cross Centered Life, I discovered that this ridiculous phrase originated with R.C. Sproul (see yesterday’s post).

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Fri, Feb 12 11:56 pm | deb | 17 Comments »

SO WHO ARE YOUR HOMIES?

When I was growing up, my mother often warned me that I would be judged by the company I keep.  When companies invite speakers to their annual meeting, Wall Street watches very carefully because these speakers can often indicate the direction the company is going to pursue. Rest assured that a company would never feature a speaker with whom they disagreed.

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Thu, Feb 04 09:33 am | dee | 18 Comments »