David’s Longer Books for Summer Reading
I find that on vacation my mind is less cluttered, and that I can read books that would be too heavy any other time of year. If you’re like me, then here are some thicker books to consider taking with you on your vacation this summer!
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The case of the missing verses in Mark
For those of you following along in our two-year Bible-reading plan, well done! You’re almost there! In only six more months, you will have read through the entire Bible – what a profound gift from God. I’m so thankful to God that many of you are still reading and that... Keep Reading...Posted by Stephen Witmer on Jun 19 | 0 Comments
The Danger of Riches
Our reading from Mark 10 tells us that it is hard for the rich to enter the kingdom of God. This reminds me of things I’ve heard and read recently that warn of the dangers f the Prosperity or Health and Wealth Gospel.
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Preparing for Sunday - June 6
To continue to prepare ourselves to be “Expository Listeners”, this Sunday I will be preaching on 2 Timothy 1:1-7.
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Making the most of your commute
Do you have a long commute to and from work every day? Have you ever thought about how you can use that time to grow your walk with Christ? Here’s an idea I came up with to do that!
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The Flow of the Sermon on the Mount
I’ve read the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) many times in the past, but I generally read it in smaller chunks than we read today in the Bible Reading Plan. Reading it today in a larger section made the flow of Jesus’ argument stand out much more than I’d ever noticed before.
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Preparing for Sunday, May 16
I recently posted a blog about preparing to be good “Expository Listeners”. With that in mind, here’s the next section of Ephesians 6, which Stephen is probably going to preach from on Sunday.
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More thoughts for Husbands
To follow up on Stephen’s sermon from Ephesians 5:25-32, here are some interesting links for husbands that I’ve found recently.
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Preparing for Sunday
I recently read a review for a book titled “Expository Listening”, which got me thinking about what it means to prepare for Sunday.
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Haiti update from Mary Ann Schunemann
I received an email update from Mary Ann Schunemann in Haiti this morning. Please check it out and continue to pray for Mary Ann and for our Haiti team.
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Some gospel from Joel
Well done, all you PCF’ers who are continuing with our two-year trek through the Bible! Keep going. We’re almost through the entire Old Testament. This morning I saw some gospel, some ‘good news,’ in Joel. The heart of this good news is the character of God. God is gracious and merciful... Keep Reading...Posted by Stephen Witmer on Apr 17 | 0 Comments
Reading Old Books – Confessions Book VIII
Today we discuss Book VIII of Augustine’s Confessions, which recounts one of the most famous and important conversions in the history of the church. Join the discussion by posting your comments!
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Things Not to Say to Those Who are Suffering
Here’s some advice about a phrase which youi shouldn’t say to someone who is suffering.
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We are all theologians
I ran across this promotional video for Joshua Harris’s book Dug Down Deep, which makes the point that we are all theologians – but asks the question whether what we believe about God is true?
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The real St. Patrick - not the green beer and parade
Today is St. Patrick’s day. But in the traditional American celebration of the day, Patrick is actually impossible to find. Mark Driscoll has posted the real story of Patrick.
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My Favorite Old Testament Passage
Today in our Bible reading plan we read my favorite Old Testament passage, Ezekiel 36:25-28. It is my favorite because it describes my past perfectly, and gives me hope for today and for my future.
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Reading Old Books – Augustine's Confessions Book VII
Today we begin our discussion of Book VII of Confessions. Join the conversation by posting a comment to this blog
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Advice for busy moms
I found this advice for busy mothers that helps us all remember the importance of keeping the Word in our hearts amidst the business of life.
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Reading Old Books – Augustine’s Confessions Book VI
Today we begin our discussion of Book VI of Confessions. Join the conversation by posting a comment to this blog.
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I don't have idols, do I?
Today’s reading in Ezekiel included a passage that jumped out at me in Ezekiel 6:9. God describes Himself as broken over Israel’s idolatry. Tim Keller has some excellent insight into our modern idolatry.
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Why don't we wash feet (and do other things the bible commands)?
Here’s a list of 5 commands from the Bible. By my count, PCF obeys only 1 of them! How can we be sure this is or isn’t a problem? D.A. Carson has some advice.
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How do I think of God during trials
Today’s reading in Lamentation 3 got off to a difficult start as the writer is afflicted and suffering. It makes me think about who I respond when I face trials and afflictions.
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The gospel in Lamentations
For the last two mornings in Lamentations, I have rejoiced in the gospel. The book of Lamentations is composed of five individual laments and we’ve now read the first two. Both of them talk about God’s just wrath that has been poured out on Jerusalem because of the sin of... Keep Reading...Posted by Stephen Witmer on Feb 16 | 0 Comments
Reading Old Books – Augustine’s Confessions Book V
Today we are discussing Chapter 5 of Augustine’s Confessions. We will be reading Chapter 6 by February 25th. Please join the discussion by posting a comment to this post!
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Biblical Illiteracy
I recently read an article about the biblical illiteracy among Christians. How do you think you would do on a short biblical literacy quiz?
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Reading Old Books - Augustine's Confessions Book IV
Today we are looking at Book IV of Augustine’s Confessions. I’ll be posting my summary of Book V on (about) February 12th. Please post your thoughts in the comments section.
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Two reasons for God to forgive sin
In the past, vacations have often been times of spiritual drift for me. I sleep in longer, get up later, and then don’t want to spend time in the Bible because I want to get on with my day. I get out of the habit of praying, reading God’s Word,... Keep Reading...Posted by Stephen Witmer on Feb 2 | 0 Comments
Reading Old Books - Augustine's Confessions Book III
Today we continue our reading and discussion of Augustine’s Confessions with Book III. We will begin our discussion of Book IV in 2 weeks on Junary 29th.
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The Millennia of the Word
In the current Adult Sunday School class on Church History, we have been looking at the period of time know as the Dark Ages. I recently saw a book review that shows how God’s Word was a light both then, and today.
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How to pray as you come to the Bible
We’re doing C.P.R. this year as a church as we make God’s Word central to our lives: Commit to a regular time in the Word Pray as you come to the Word, and let your prayers emerge from the Word Re-engage with Christian community so that you’re learning, applying, and living the Bible... Keep Reading...Posted by Stephen Witmer on Jan 10 | 0 Comments