THE CAPRANICA

Of all John Piper’s books, his poem on Job is by far one of the most impactful in my life. Kelly and I have listened to it more times than I can count. This video reminds me of its highlights and the truths about God that sustain through the darkest of days.

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It seems that Google is even interested in the Bible!

PastorHacks: BibleMap.org

In a classy black Souther Seminary coffee cup on my desk sit three stylish-looking fountain pens.  A Conklin and two Dukes.  None of which have I used extensively.  I would like to, but can’t seem to get the hang of using them well.  I chalk it up to user ignorance rather than mechanical defect, but [...]

Check this out - you would think I was still back in the Texas Panhandle!!

Freak storm unleashes tornadoes, floods, snow, more across Inland area | Inland News | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California

Amen!

How Coffee Changed the World - Yahoo! News

Here is an excellent description of Desiring God’s new offices.  Praise God for ministry minded people.

Desiring God’s New Offices :: Desiring God

I had about three good days after arriving home from Together for the Gospel before getting sick and laying in bed for a week, so, while I’ve had some time to think about it, I have been unable to post any reflections on what was an outstanding conference.
Some of the items I found most helpful:

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Writing a letter to the editor assumes one is actually reading the paper or magazine.  Assuming we are, here are some good tips in writing a letter to an editor with the aim of glorifying God and being read in the public market-place of ideas.

How to Write a Letter to the Editor: Twelve Principles for [...]

Noel Piper has some helpful thoughts about becoming a better writer.  Ah, the reason for blogging!

So You Want to Be a Writer? :: Desiring God Blog

Be sure to see the T4G 2006 videos being produced by Ligonier Ministries.

Ligonier Ministries | Broadcast Archive

Want to quickly learn to converse in another language?  Here’s some interesting advice.  I will be employing a bit of this with the aim of learning a little Italian in 2008.

How to Learn (But Not Master) Any Language in 1 Hour (Plus: A Favor) | The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

Why Christmas on December 25?  According to this article it was to spread Christianity by competing with Paganism’s holiday celebrations.  Who won?

First Dec. 25 Xmas tied to pagan shrine - Yahoo! News

The brother-pastors I serve with and I are planning to attend this year’s T4G conference.  Will you be going?  We may in fact try to hit the T4G blogger conference also.  Looking forward to April!

Between Two Worlds: Band of Bloggers at T4G

As always, John Piper responds quickly and profoundly to the tragedy in Minneapolis.   Our church’s pastoral team was just there this past February traveling across this very freeway.

Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours After the Bridge Collapsed :: Desiring God

Drink more Starbucks and then head to the gym!!

Caffeine, exercise may help ward off skin cancer - Yahoo! News

Have you read Desiring God’s article on their approach to ministry and money?  I finished this booklet yesterday and found it intriguing and am considering the implications of it for personal life and ministry.  To be quite honest, I support a number of different ministries financially, yet none other than Desiring God has been this [...]

Twenty years past her public demise, eternity claims a failed televangelist.

Televangelist Tammy Fay Bakker Messner dies - Yahoo! News

Here’s the totals from the Piper Book Frenzy last week:

Stats from Last Week’s Sale :: Desiring God

I got my orders in (finally) late this afternoon.  You still have (some more) time!

Between Two Worlds: Update from DG

Good tips for you and me to become better writers, and we DO need to become better writers.

A Guide to Becoming a Better Writer: 15 Practical Tips - lifehack.org