July 2006 Archives

Once again, I bring my friend and colleague, Al Groves, to the attention of readers of the Ref21 blog.  You should all check out the latest entries by his youngest daughter and his wife, both of whom give moving testimonies to the... continue

The Kairos Journal is a site you need to know about, and if you are a minister, visit regularly. Their mission statement is: Equipping and supporting pastors and church leaders as they strive to transform the moral conscience of the culture... continue

I've been reading the Crossway editions of the sermons of Martyn Lloyd-Jones on Acts (5 volumes so far). In a sermon on Acts 4:23-28, Peter and John, following a night in prison, are questioned by the Sanhedrin and, after Peter has... continue

Ian Watson of Forward Together, a movement of the evangelical party in the Church of Scotland, has just indicated that their latest newsletter is available at the Forward Together site. Hope you'll go there, read up, and pray for our... continue

The People Against Irony Network wish to apologise for the offensive nature of the acronym of their old name.  They had not spotted the irony. They wish to stress that they did not wish to imply that humourless, non-ironic self-importance was a... continue

As the seconds count down to Tony Pinnochio's deadline, I find my hope of rescue fading.  Seems the establishment at Ref21 have caved in to the vigorous campaign of the Association of Sensibly Sound People Against Irony Network to get rid... continue

We thank God for our friend Amos Magezi and the good folk of Uganda Bible Institute. And there is big news. Amos together with other staff members are now busily preparing for the dedication of UBI, scheduled for July 20, 2006. This is... continue

HT: Justin Taylor What are some of the major blind spots of megachurches? The major blind spot of megachurches is that they tend to be very effeminate with aesthetics, music, and preaching perfectly tailored for moms. Manly men are repelled... continue

Don Whitney, professor of Biblical Spirituality at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY has just published a new book, Family Worship. Al Mohler writes:"Don Whitney has written a book we truly need. Christian parents must take the lead... continue

David Theroux has pointed out to us the establishment of the C. S. Lewis Society of California. Its founder and President, David Theroux, writes: "The C.S. Lewis Society of California is an educational and cultural organization of people interested in... continue