Modern Issues and Lying – By Weston Ely
Posted April 29th, 2009 by Mike Hubbard
This past Sunday, we looked at Jesus’ moral teaching about taking oaths. The root of his teaching exposes our tendency to be dishonest. I used four categories to classify the reasons that we lie (Apathetic lies, Cowardly lies, Manipulative lies, and Malevolent lies). I also proposed that loving God and loving others is a formula […]
Posted in Church Life and Issues, Sermon Thoughts, Suggested Resources, Theological issues
Mars Hill Easter Video
Posted April 29th, 2009 by Brandon Allen
Some of you missed the live stream of Mars Hill’s Easter service, Born Again, and were wondering if you could watch the videos online. They now have one service and all of the baptism videos available to watch. You may also want to watch their Good Friday service.
Posted in Missional living, Suggested Resources | Tags: Easter, Mars Hill Church
Mars Hill Easter Service
Posted April 12th, 2009 by Brandon Allen
Mars Hill Church in Seattle, pastored by Mark Driscoll, is streaming all of their Easter services live over the internet today. They’re also baptizing people as part of the service. Not that baptizing people isn’t already cool, but to top it off, they’re baptizing people who, themselves, hadn’t planned on getting baptized today. Just a […]
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Great Slate Magazine Article – “Happy Crossmas!”
Posted April 8th, 2009 by Brandon Allen
It’s a few weeks old, but Slate Magazine published an article about why Easter has resisted the commercialization and de-spiritualization experienced with Christmas. Well written, and definitely gives you something to think about. Happy Crossmas! Why Easter stubbornly resists the commercialism that swallowed Christmas.
Posted in Suggested Resources | Tags: Christmas, Easter
Family Devotions for Easter Week
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by Mike Hubbard
I may have even posted this last year, but John Piper has written eight terrific family devotions for Easter week called Lenten Lights. Use them to prepare your family for the celebration of the cross and resurrection.
Posted in Family Life, Suggested Resources