Our humble hotel
Proof we’re not staying in a swanky hotel in New York City. The room number in magic marker is a nice touch. Not that I expect any sympathy – pretty hard to complain.
Rigoletto: Can an Opera Reveal the Meaning of Life?
I’ve wanted to attend a service at Redeemer Presbyterian in New York for the longest time. Yesterday it happened. I preached at Richview in the morning, then got on a plane and
Spurgeon and the Downgrade Controversy
One of my heros is Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892). I’m not alone. Even though he’s been dead over a hundred years, it’s hard to avoid hearing him quoted. His words are
What Wisdom’s Worth (Proverbs 3:13-35)
When we see what wisdom is worth, and what it can do, then we'll be prepared to pursue it with our lives.
The negative side of controversy
In 1740, John Wesley preached a sermon called Free Grace. Wesley debated whether or not to preach the sermon because he knew that it would lead to controversy. He decided to go ahead