A few weeks back, I shared my excitement about a new book, Religions Saves, and Nine Other Misconceptions. I wrote a few posts since then, talking about individual chapters (1 and 2), but today I’m excited to be on the official blog tour. So, here’s my overall review of the book (and please forgive me [...]
I had a great time hearing all your thoughts on the birth control discussion last week! Now it’s time to move on to chapter 2 of Religion Saves – And Nine Other Misconceptions. In this chapter, pastor Mark Driscoll tackles the 8th most popular question: Why do you make jokes about Mormon missionaries, homosexuals, trench [...]
Next weekend, I’ll be in Durham with some of my favorite Bible teachers in the world. I can’t wait! There’s still room to sign up if you want to join me: www.Advance09.com
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I listened to this sermon by pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church this morning. I highly commend it to anyone who considers themself — or desires to be — a ‘leader’ of any kind of ministry.
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Steph, the amazing, thoughtful wife that she is, was very creative with my anniversary gift this year: She checked the chapel schedule at Southeastern and noticed that Mark Driscoll, one of my favorite Bible teachers, would be teaching yesterday. Several weeks ago, she told me to ask for a half-day today, but wouldn’t tell me [...]
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A while back, Mars Hill church did a series called ‘Doctrine‘. The series is 12 or 13 parts, and is designed to give new or young believers an overview of the major foundational beliefs of the Christian faith. The last teaching in the series is called, “Kingdom: God Reigns“. In it, pastor Mark Driscoll teaches [...]
Check out this insightful blog post by Mark Driscoll about the recent election. I feel like he summarizes some things that I noticed as well. Here’s a snippet: First, people are longing for a savior who will atone for their sins. In this election, people thirst for a savior who will atone for their economic [...]
