November 2011
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from the confessions of our faith
So here’s a truth that hits home for all of us. We all die. It is irreversible. You can only act like it doesn’t matter to you for so long. From the Heidelberg Catechism, we know the purpose of death for the believer:
42. Q. Since Christ has died for us, why do we still have to die?
A. Our death is not a payment for our sins, but it puts an end to sin and is an entrance into eternal...
Dreaming of that day: One Day... →
pauldkim:
This month is finally coming to an end and what a heavy month it has been. I dont think I’ve felt like this ever before.
My grandfather passed away November 5, 2011 and I flew back home the following Monday in order to be with my family and to attend the funeral service. It was my very first funeral and even though I thought I was going to be stoic… I ended up being emotionally...
DARE2DV8.: You Are Most Beautiful →
ayocurtis:
It’s confusing sometimes to think about why God has called certain people back home at the times that He does. To lose another believer in Christ in such a short amount of time feels unbelievable.
I wish I knew Annie Zhu much better than the few times I saw her at large group and Sunday service. I think about what I remember about those few times and I remember her kind smile and...
Grace Hahaha: “There’s a peace I’ve come to know... →
gracehahaha:
“There’s a peace I’ve come to know Though my heart and flesh may fail There’s an anchor for my soul I can say ‘It is well’
Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed The victory is won He is risen from the dead
And I will rise when he calls my name No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles’ wings Before my God fall on my knees And rise I will rise
There’s a day...
rest in peace
esthereunjin:
Jeffrey Lee, November 20th, 2011 Annie Zhu, November 29th, 2011
Two within two weeks? The question resonates in all our hearts.
What’s going on, God?
When tempted to question Your ways, when tempted to be frustrated that I can’t wrap my head around this, quickly humble me in love.
I trust Your sovereignty. I trust Your Gospel.
Two individuals with the brightest smiles, may you...
Road To BC One: The King of Clean... →
roadtobcone:
A Review of the 2011 Red Bull BC One.
BC One has ended and if you’ve only watched replays or YouTube and didn’t watch it live then you simply missed out. This years BC One was by far the best BC One yet, nothing short of miraculous.
However, the kick off was a complete lackluster as we opened with a starring contest between El Nino and Lagaet. If you were expecting anything...
Anonymous asked: Could you share your conversion testimony?
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I suck at loving people
It’s not even one of those fake humility things where I’m downplaying my awesomeness. How do you know if you’re a pretty good friend of mine? We share blessing experiences together but over time I’ve neglected you and taken you for granted. You would then confront me about it and I offer my feeble apologies. This will occur perhaps multiple times.
Quick exegesis on 2...
: If we love people and have the power to help,... →
dakim511:
If we love people and have the power to help, then we are going to be busy. Learning to pray doesn’t offer us a less busy life; it offers us a less busy heart.
- Paul Miller, A Praying Life
I want a less busy heart. I don’t want to let my heart constantly be distracted by my own thoughts. I want my life to be a meditation, and I know that I need to pray real prayers to be at...
Open invitation to Jeff Lee's memorial worship...
The Current Adventures of Ye: RIP Jeff Lee →
kevinye:
Dang, I really have no idea how to start this off.
I think my problem right now is that I don’t think my brain has really registered that you’re gone. My brain keeps thinking that we’re just not going to see each other for a while, which I guess, in a way, is sorta true. When I got the news about your passing in an e-mail, I literally just sat there and reread it a couple of times...
DARE2DV8.: Dear Jeff, →
ayocurtis:
When I heard the news, I didn’t know what to think or what to say. I was so shocked because I had seen you only so recently. It didn’t really hit me until I saw everyone from RCF together, praying and comforting each other. I’ve never really had this happen before. No one that I directly knew had ever passed away. And for it to be one of my RCF brothers made it even more unreal.
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“Martin Luther defined sin as “mankind turned inward.” And sadly, the way many of...”
– Tullian Tchividjian of The Gospel Coalition
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How I can become more gospel-centered
That is, make applicable the riches of God’s grace through Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection for pathetic sinners like me:
Take the entire Bible seriously to enhance the sweetness of the gospel message. To my shame, I have not read through the Old Testament.
Preach the gospel to both believers and nonbelievers.
Repent. Repent. Repent.
Have a contagious, constant...
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Remixed Calvinism
It sometimes feels like Calvinists first invoke the five points, then apologize for invoking the five points, then explain how the five points don’t really mean what they seem to mean and aren’t really saying what they seem to be saying. This can’t possibly be the best way to introduce people to what we believe.
Funny but true. Greg Forster offers another version of TULIP which references the...
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What church should I attend?
From Pastor John of Good News Church I attended this summer:
1) Don’t base your choice on comfort. Ever thought that, perhaps, as a sinner what you consider comfortable God may consider uncomfortable?
2) Risk-benefit analysis is ill-advised. A good church will always cost you by asking you to give yourself in committed service. In that way, it is blessing you (ref. Beatitudes).
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describes my conversion to a t
24 But if an unbeliever or an inquirer comes in while everyone is prophesying, they are convicted of sin and are brought under judgment by all, 25 as the secrets of their hearts are laid bare. So they will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, “God is really among you!”
-1 Corinthians 14:24-25
