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The State of Our Union 2012

2012-01-27T14:30:00.001-05:00

Here is the 2012 State of the Union Address in full followed by the Republican response and the Tea Party response. Also, consider the last two videos, each of which are short. Here is the Republican response from Inidana Governor Mitch Daniels, someone that many wish had entered the GOP Presidential race and many have commented how well he did in contrasting Republicanism and Democraticism.

Repost | Christianity And . . .: The Subtle Formula of Idolatry

2012-01-27T08:30:00.000-05:00

The best book I read last year was without a doubt Tullian Tchividjian's wonderful book "Jesus + Nothing = Everything." In one very helpful section, quoted at left below, Tchividjian reminds us of CS Lewis' book Screwtape Letters where Lewis, through the mouth of Screwtape, shows us how subtle idolatry can be even for the Christian. Please read the following in full. So if we aren’t naturally

Watch the January 26 CNN GOP Presidential Debate Live

2012-01-26T19:49:00.000-05:00

Tonight is the final debate among the four remaining GOP Presidential candidates in Florida. The debate begins at 8 pm Eastern. If the above video does not work, you can always go to CNN's site and watch there by clicking here and here.

Divine Simplicity: Theology Proper For Liberals & Calvinists

2012-01-26T14:30:00.003-05:00

Of all of the attributes of God, one that is commonly overlooked and ignored is His Simplicity. God is simple. In a recent Point blog/podcast, John Stonestreet shows why this fundamental Theology Proper doctrine is central to our understanding of who God is and how we understand and apply his attributes. First, Stonestreet begins with what we (don't) mean by simplicity: When we hear the word

Repost | Does God Suffer?: Aquinas on Divine Impassibility

2012-01-26T08:30:00.000-05:00

What did Thomas Aquinas believe about Divine Impassibility? Probably not a question you thought about when you woke up this morning, but I did find the following article written by Paul Helm in Credo Magazine. I am still not sure what I believe on this issue, but one thing I do know is that Jesus Christ did have passions so as a pastor I emphasize that. The real danger here in suggesting that

2012 Presidential Debate 18: Republican Hopefuls Make Their Case

2012-01-25T14:30:00.000-05:00

On Monday, the four remaining GOP Presidential candidates met for yet another debate, this one is the first of two before the Florida primary next week (The second one is tonight). Though this was one of the highest rated debates to date, not much changed as a result. Here it is in full. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy For more: Blogizomai - Here We

Hump Day Humor: Top Ten George W. Bush Moments

2012-01-25T08:30:00.001-05:00

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Watch the State of the Union Address Live

2012-01-24T20:07:00.000-05:00

Tonight the President gives his annual State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. It starts at 9 pm Eastern. You can watch live below. Live streaming starts right before the speech. In the meantime, here is a video offered by the White House with some behind the scenes into the writing of the State of the Union address. Here are two live stream videos of the speech.

McDonald On How to Ensure the Children of Pastors Don’t Grow Bitter Toward Ministry

2012-01-24T13:29:00.000-05:00

Some good insight here from Dr. James MacDonald during an Elephant Room session. As a pastor with two children this is a great concern for me. When do I invite my children to join me on hospital visits? How am I to respond to negativity towards me from the church as a father to my children? Etc. Here is what MacDonald had to say: Keep PK's from Bitterness from Harvest Bible Chapel on

Ligionier Ministries: 10 Distinguishing Marks of John Calvin’s Preaching

2012-01-24T08:30:00.000-05:00

I found this post over at the Ligonier Ministries blog written by Nathan W. Bingham helpful regarding 10 Distinguishing Marks of John Calvin’s Preaching. I will simply list the ten marks removing the explanations which I hope you will go to the link and read. 1. John Calvin’s preaching was biblical in its substance. 2. John Calvin’s preaching was sequential in its pattern. 3. John Calvin’s

Watch the January 23 NBC News GOP Presidential Debate Live

2012-01-23T20:45:00.000-05:00

Tonight the four remaining GOP Presidential contenders meet in Florida for the first of two debates between the next primary. You can watch the debate live here starting at 9 pm eastern. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy For more: Blogizomai - Here We Go Again: Mormonism and Presidential Politics Blogizomai - An Important Read: Is Mormonism "Having a

2012 Presidential Debate 17: Republican Hopefuls Make Their Case

2012-01-23T14:30:00.004-05:00

Last Thursday night, the four remaining GOP Presidential contenders (now minus Rick Perry) met for yet another debate. At stake is the South Carolina primary. Overall it was a good debate but not much changed. The race in South Carolina is between Romney and Gingrich. Here is the clip most are talking about and it happened near the very beginning. The clip explains itself. Newt ain't

"After All, We'll Never Be the Right One Either": Stonestreet on "The Right One" Fairy Tale

2012-01-23T08:30:00.000-05:00

The myth of "the one." I believe that this myth is one of the greatest dangers to marriage, and our understanding of it, today. In a recent blog/podcast, John Stonestreet raises this issue and rightly notes some of the dangers of "the right one" myth. Many enter relationships looking for "the one" obviously reflecting our culture's influence on their understanding of dating and relationships.

Piper: 15 Things to Consider about Abortion

2012-01-22T14:30:00.000-05:00

Some helpful thesis' from John Piperon this Sanctity of Life Sunday: 1. Existing fetal homicide laws make a man guilty of manslaughter if he kills the baby in a mother's womb (except in the case of abortion). 2. Fetal surgery is performed on babies in the womb to save them while another child the same age is being legally destroyed. 3. Babies can sometimes survive on their own at 23 or 24

Recommendation | "Jesus + Nothing = Everything" by Tullian Tchividjian

2012-01-22T08:30:00.003-05:00

This morning I am preaching on the Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:44-46) and throughout the study and preparation stage, this book continued to come to mind. It was the best book I read of all of last year and I highly recommend you buy it, read it, and mark it up. Its about the gospel. I have read a lot of good books this year, but without a doubt,

Winter is Upon Us

2012-01-21T14:30:00.000-05:00

There is just something funny about watching people try to drive through snow especially when they are either stuck or sliding uncontrollably. Admittedly, this likely reveals the depth of our depravity, but with Kentucky going through a strange winter (we just had tornadoes throughout the state the other day), I find this particularly timely and funny. The following video are from Seattle taken

All Around the Web: Links For Your Web - January 21, 2012

2012-01-21T08:30:00.000-05:00

Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. - The Supreme Court Speaks: A Major Victory for Religious Liberty | Reasons to rejoice here. The real problem is that this was brought up to the Supreme Court to begin with. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down one of the most important decisions on religious liberty in recent decades. For the first time, the Court held that there is indeed

Repost | Accommodationism Breeds Irrelevancy: Why Liberalism Fails and the Transcendent Gospel Triumphs

2012-01-20T14:30:00.000-05:00

In search for cultural relevancy, many churches have fundamentally abandoned the gospel. In hopes of getting the culture to like them for the purpose of “reaching” them with the “gospel,” many Christians have sold their soul. Debates over contextualization, as a result, have taken preeminence over fidelity to sound doctrine. Issues like music, dress codes (or lack there-of), language in

Repost | Must Conservatives Believe in God? The Role of God In Shaping Our Politics

2012-01-20T11:13:00.000-05:00

Is it possible to be both a conservative and an atheist? Does political, economic, moral, and foreign policy conservatism depend on one's view of God? At the popular conservative blog, American Thinker Shane Corsey argues that one can be conservative even without a fundamental belief in God. Corsey is case in point. He makes it clear that he does not believe in God and has serious objections

Watch the January 19 CNN GOP Debate Live From South Carolina

2012-01-19T19:42:00.003-05:00

Tonight CNN hosts the final debate before Saturday's South Carolina primary. Today, as many have pointed out, has been a busy day in GOP Presidential politics. Newt seems to be on the move in the South Carolina polls and just might pull off the upset. This would change the conversation from Romney running away with the nomination to becoming a 2 person race between Newt and Romney. At the same

"What is the Mission of the Church?" by Kevin DeYoung & Greg Gilbert

2012-01-19T14:30:00.002-05:00

What is the mission of the church? In recent years there has been an unlimited number of books seeking to answer that very question and out of all the rhetoric there seems to be two options: social justice on the one hand and preaching the gospel on the other. But in their book, What is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission, authors and

Repost | McDonald: I Want the Whole Gospel

2012-01-19T08:30:00.000-05:00

I love Dr. James McDonald, and I enjoy listening to his "Walk in the Word," radio program. He has posted a blog that just blessed my heart, and I want to share it with you. It is called, "I want the Whole Gospel." I Want the Whole Gospel Every single ounce of truth; give it to me straight just like it is in the Bible. I want the whole gospel: Don't dilute the living water--it might not quench

2012 Presidential Debate 16: Republican Hopefuls Make Their Case

2012-01-18T14:30:00.013-05:00

Monday night, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the five remaining GOP Presidential contenders met in South Carolina (the site of the next primary) for another debate. From what I've been able to see, it was a good debate with still a lot of nonsense thrown in. The winners seem to have been Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. Here is the debate in full. Here is one of the highlights from the night.

Hump Day Humor: Chopsticks Are Better Than Sticks

2012-01-18T08:30:00.000-05:00

A great one from one of my favorite comedians, Brad Stine, on the foolishness of politically correctness and how silly our society has gotten. Yes, a fork, a knife, and a spoon is better than sticks. For more: Blogizomai - Hump Day Humor: Did you hear a Click? Blogizomai - Hump Day Humor: Christmas Shopping Prank Blogizomai - Hump Day Humor: Cannonball!! Blogizomai - Hump Day Humor: A

Repost | King: A Dream on a Mountaintop

2012-01-17T14:30:00.000-05:00

I know that yesterday was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but I still want to repost this even if it is a day late. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I want to post his most famous speech, "I Have a Dream." This speech is arguably the most famous, most quoted, most recognizable, and had the biggest impact on history and culture than any speech in the 20th Century. Here it is: HT: