DISCLAIMER #1This is written for those at FBC. I write out of pastoral concern as I see and hear discussion of the upcoming ‘Real Marriage’ conferences that are happening nearby. DISCLAIMER #2This is long; I don’t like long. Forgive me, but it seems necessary in this case. Why I’m Writing This If you know me, you know that I take Php 1:15-18 seriously. I strive to rejoice whenever the gospel is preached. If I have …
Category Archives: Books
November 2, 2011
by Julie Cudney
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In his book “Business for the Glory of God: The Bible’s Teaching on the Moral Goodness of Business,” Wayne Grudem sets out to take away some common misconceptions that the Christian community has about the world of business, namely changing the view of business from “evil” or “morally neutral” to seeing business as a means of glorifying God. The way he does this is not by extolling the virtues that can be practiced in business, …
July 1, 2009
by John Pleasnick
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ChristianAudio.com regularly gives a FREE audiobook each month. This month, they’re giving away a great book entitled… Crazy Love by Francis Chan The God of the universe is crazy about you! His love is the most powerful thing in the world and He wants to give it to you, so you can live for Him. If you have made a commitment to follow Christ, then listen to Crazy Love to be reminded and challenged in …
April 9, 2009
by John Pleasnick
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As some of you may know, I meet regularly with a group of firemen for discipleship, accountability and mutual encouragement. Today was a great day for discussion and conversation about areas we need to grow in. Below is an EXCELLENT section that I just loved. (Well, actually, the whole book has been good so far!) —————————————————— “The first order of business is to know the gospel. This seems so obvious that stating it can feel …
September 4, 2007
by John Pleasnick
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f you’ve never read this book to your kids, it is a shame. Sally Lloyd-Jones (no relation to the Dr.) has authored a Christ-centered Bible storybook for children. Rather than teach your kids the Old Testament in a moralistic story form like Aesop’s Fables, Lloyd-Jones has written commonly known stories in such a way as to reveal Christ at the center of it all. The Jesus Storybook Bible has forty-six Bible stories that span Genesis to …