The Love of Money...

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.   (1 Timothy 6:10)

Let us beware of the love of money. It is possible to use it well, and do good with it. But for each one who makes a right use of money, there are thousands who make a wrong use of it, and do harm both to themselves and others. Let the worldly man, if he will, make an idol of money, and count him happiest who has most of it. But let the Christian, who professes to have “treasure in heaven,” set his face like a flint against the spirit of the world in this matter. Let him not worship gold. He is not the best man in God’s eyes who has most money, but he who has most grace.

~ J.C. Ryle

How to Make an Atheist's Head Explode!

If you're like me you have probably spent many sleepless nights wondering just how it is that you could make an atheist's head explode.  Okay, maybe you're not like me, but this is still a really good and a really funny video.

Jehovah's Witnesses and John 1:1

I posted a new video today that covers the most common objections that Jehovah's Witnesses pose when discussing John 1:1.

The Source of Joy

Where does your Joy come from?  I must admit that I have fallen into this trap more times then I can count.

The Only Possible Conclusion

There is only one possible conclusion that you can draw when your wife comes home with a "I heart John Piper tattoo"

Tomorrow is Always a Bad Day

It's impossible to see the images on television of the tragedy in Haiti without realizing just how fragile and unpredictable life in this fallen world can be. I have decided to leave it to those smarter then me explain the theological implications of disasters such as the earthquake that has devastated Haiti, except to say this.  Tomorrow is always a bad day.



So many say:

Tomorrow I will reconcile that relationship

Tomorrow I will spend more time with my kids

Tomorrow I will spend some time with that aging parent

Tomorrow I will offer forgivness

Tomorrow I will stop doing those things that hurt the ones I love

Tomorrow I will be more loving and kind, generous and compassionate

Tomorrow I will get right with God

It may not be a sudden tsunami that drags you out to sea or an earthquake that buries you beneath a hundred tons of concrete, but the one thing that is for sure is that for each and every one of us, no exceptions, the day is coming were there will be no tomorrow.  If there is something on the list above that you have left for tomorrow,  I pray that before your head hits the pillow tonight you get it done.

May God be with the survivors of the Haitian Earthquake and move in the hearts of those who can help to be generous in their giving, both physically and spiritually. 

Watchtower 2009 Annual Report

The data published by the Watchtower in their 2009 annual report confirms that a disturbing trend for them continues yet another year. The anointed partakers of the emblems at their annual memorial meal has once again risen sharply despite the fact that according to their theology the number of those in the "anointed class" should be shrinking.  This year it has risen nearly 10 percent.

Recently they had to do some major back peddling on their previous doctrine that taught  the "heavenly call" ended in 1935.  However that change will buy them very little time.  One wonders how long they can continue the current doctrine without some sort of massive change.

Branches 118
Countries 236
Congregations 105,298
Memorial 18,168,323
Partakers 10,857 (up from 9,986)
Peak Pubs 7,313,173
Average Pubs 7,046,419
% Growth 3,2
Baptized 276,233
Avg Aux Pio 304,551
Avg Pio 794,317
Hours total 1,557,788,344
Avg Bible Studies 7,619,270

Such a Great Promise

The bible is filled with so many great and precious promises from God. Some save us, some encourage us, some fill our hearts with joy. Today I will delight in this:

Isaiah 30:21 "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."

Which way shall I go? This way

Our only Hope Sets us Free