Merry Christmas from Kathee and Jim

Merry Christmas from the Jim Peet Family
Excerpt:
This past year my wife and I have served as youth workers to the Fourth Baptist Church’s young adult ministries. This has been the most joyous ministry of my life. We meet on Wednesday night’s for Bible study and regularly for activities. This past year we have studied Ephesians, [...]

Kevin Bauder: “I love Christmas”

JP: Good read by Dr Bauder
The Christian Christmas
Want to know a secret? Something really personal? The kind of thing that could actually end up in a tabloid?
Well, here it is.
I love Christmas.
No, really. I love Christmas.
I love seeing trees and buildings aglow with colored lights. I love the smell of fresh-baked gingerbread. I love [...]

There’s No Santa Claus. But There Is God

JP: Interesting editorial from the Wall Street Journal.
OK, Virginia, There’s No Santa Claus. But There Is God
Introduction:
My 8-year-old son, Caleb, puts his hand on my shoulder; he wears an expression that shows he wants to have a man-to-man talk. “Dad,” he says, “I know there’s no Santa Claus.” He rattles off his indictments, starting [...]

Leading by passion for Christ

JP: Brief but powerful thoughts on leadership by Doug Roman
Leading or Just Taking a Walk?
Excerpt:
There are at least two kinds of leaders. The first kind is the one that leads by virtue of his power and title. The second kind of leader leads by virtue of his passion and influence. The former [...]

Many Paths or One Way?

JP: Good read by Albert Mohler.
Many Paths to Heaven?
Excerpts:
Most American religious believers, including most Christians, say eternal life is not exclusively for those who accept Christ as their savior, a new survey finds.
Of the 65% of people who held this open view of heaven’s gates, 80% named at least one non-Christian group – Jews, Muslims, [...]

What about the sign gifts?

The position of 4th Baptist Church
Concerning the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is a divine Person, co-equal with God the Father and God the Son (1). He was active in creation (2). He convicts men of sin (3). He indwells each believer (4). He performs various ministries such as regenerating, sealing, guiding, teaching, [...]

On the incarnation

Fra Angelico, “the Annunciation”
JP: From Chuck Bumgardner

Origen
“After the consideration of questions of such importance concerning the being of the Son of God, we are lost in the deepest amazement that such a nature — pre-eminent above all others — would have divested itself of its condition of majesty and would have become human.”

John Flavel
He that [...]

Mystery Guest Coffee – 12/27/08

JP: What 2 Mystery Guest Coffees in one month?
Here’s the reason: I invited this guest nearly 6 months ago, but he has been unavailable until now.

When: December 27th @ 10:25 am
What: Coffee at Mountain Mudd (New Hope)
Where: Map
Who: Anyone who wants to come
What’s the Mystery? A mystery guest. Not even my wife knows!
Who buys: Jim [...]

How to Use a Study Bible

JP: Must have … a study Bible. Not too late to “ask Santa” (or Mom and Dad) for one – or save your own shekels and buy one after the first of the year. Good article by Albert Mohler, Jr.
How to Use a Study Bible
Today, there are several significant study Bibles, ranging from the [...]

“No Taste Or Smell” …. but

JP: Thoughtful blog post by Judd’s Father.
“No Taste Or Smell”
For about the last nine months I’ve been unable to taste or smell things. I was told that this can be dangerous when you can’t even smell smoke. I’ve been to four specialists. One Doctor thinks that there might be some hope for me but it [...]