Category: PASSION Collections

Passion Points

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It has been a busy week, and I haven’t had much chance to write.  I am hoping next week for some good articles on the church praying together.  Until then, here are some good posts for your late weekend reading:

Chris Brauns reminds us of the proper place of obedience, and Ed Stetzer shares some good quotes from Jerry Bridges on sanctification.

In the family realm, Elyse Fitzpatrick & Jessica Thompson discuss the important place of the gospel in parenting.  Meanwhile Jared Wilson gives good thoughts to teens about living so no one despises your youth.

Before the work week begins, consider Josh Etter’s 12 ways to glorify God at work.

And finally, Tim Chester talks about the importance of meals for true community.  I am looking forward to reading this book this summer.

Hope you have a great Lord’s Day worshipping the Lord with your local church!

Passion Points

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Here are some good posts for your weekend reading:

First, Dane Orlund gives us several reasons why we need to keep coming back to the gospel.

Second, Steve McCoy suggests an interesting way to reach out to your neighbors.  Might be a great idea for Memorial Day weekend.

Third, Jon Bloom questions the idea that will come up at many graduations this year (see my last post) that we should do whatever our hearts tell us to do.

Fourth, and perhaps related to number three, John Piper gives some wise words about so called gay marriage.

Finally, R.W. Glenn suggests that growth in Christ requires us to age backwards.

Hope you have a great Lord’s Day celebrating our Savior with your local church!

Passion Points

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Here are some good posts for your weekend reading:

Mark Altrogge gives us several reasons why we must rejoice always.

Thinking about sin and morality, Stephen Altrogge warns us of the danger of turning a good thing into a moral and necessary thing.  And Kevin DeYoung reminds us that every sin is not the same in God’s eyes.  And Joe Thorn considers what it means to die to sin.

In the midst of rising prices and a struggling economy, here are ten principles from Proverbs on money and possessions.

And as you prepare for church tomorrow, be careful to worship God, not our feelings.

Have a great Lord’s Day with your local church praising God, studying his Word, seeking him in prayer, and encouraging one another.

Next week we will begin a four week focus on prayer.

Passion Points

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The last few weeks have been busy, and I haven’t had much chance to blog.  Hopefully next week will be better.  In the meantime, here are some good posts to ponder for the weekend on two important Christian virtues.

Humility

Joshua Harris gives us a good quote from J. I. Packer suggesting that humility is essentially a true sense of reality.  Russell Moore talks about how the devil encourages us to rethink reality by exalting ourselves.  And Kevin DeYoung reminds us that if we think we are humble, we probably are not.

Contentment

Stephen Altrogge has a new book out on contentment.  I haven’t read the book yet, but the excerpts I’ve read are helpful.  He invites us to consider the lies that keep us from contentment.  Pondering the cross and our adoption will also teach us contentment.  Meanwhile John Temple has a book on resisting consumersim, and Tim Challies shares from it several practical suggestions to fight against the constant urge for more.

Have a great Lord’s Day celebrating our risen Savior with your local church!

Passion Points

On By BrianIn Holidays, PASSION Points

Here are few good posts focused on the cross, resurrection, and our salvation for your weekend reading:

Jared Wilson considers the many things Jesus accomplished on the cross for us.

Steve Dewitt writes about Jesus’ resurrection body – which points to what our resurrection bodies will one day be like.

Tullian Tchividjian reminds us that because of Christ we are already righteous – and that changes everything.

Have a great Resurrection Sunday celebrating our Risen Savior!

Passion Points

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Hi all!  A few good reads for the weekend:

First, what do you do when you are struggling with your faith, or trials seem to be shredding your faith?  How do you get your faith back?  How do you press forward in your faith?   Mark Altrogge has some wise words to guide us.

Second, let’s think about worship.  Better yet, let’s prepare for gathering to worship with our church family tomorrow.  Bob Kauflin gives us three good reasons to sing in church.  And Mark Altrogge reminds us that the words matter.

Third, as we prepare for Passion Week, Ray Ortlund gives us a helpful quote from John Stott on one way the cross changes us.

Hope you have a great Lord’s Day building your faith, worshipping the Lord, and reflecting on your Savior!

Passion Week With Children

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Easter bunnies, easter eggs, easter baskets, candy, gifts, and so much more.  Nothing wrong with these things in and of themselves.  But they can be a distraction from the true meaning of Easter.  In the midst of all these things, how can we help our children focus on what Easter is really all about?  Thriving Family magazine offers daily crafts and activities to do together as a family during Passion Week to help your family focus on Christ.  Check it out here.

Passion Points

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Here are some good posts for your weekend reading.

The Gospel

Trevin Wax outlines six counterfeit gospels – and I suspect each of us are tempted to lean towards one of them. 

Tim Chester discusses our desire to be our own Savior.

Tullian Tchividjian reminds us that our identity is not found in possessions or position or anything but Christ (we need to be reminded of this again and again!).

Family

Sam Crabtree discusses the importance of affirmation in marriage.

Mark Altrogge suggests several ways that we provoke our children to anger (do some of them sound a bit too familiar?).

More Good Stuff

Stephen Altrogge considers how we should respond when someone confesses sin to us.

John MacArthur offers some helpful questions to ask related to issues that Scripture does not specifically address.

Hope you have a wonderful Lord’s Day worshipping the Lord with your church family!

Passion Points – Parenting

On By BrianIn Family Collection, PASSION Points

This week, I want to share some good posts about parenting. 

First, we need a Biblical understanding of who are children are as both sinners and image bearers as we seek to disciple them.  (Check this link for the Cosby Show clip if nothing else!).  We also should consider the goal of Biblical parenting – and it is not to simply have well-behaved kids.

Second, read an interesting and encouraging testimony of a father leading his son to the Lord.

Third, use those meal time prayers to teach your children how to pray, and also about God and the gospel.

Fourth, talk to your children about the sermon.  They remember and understand more than you think they do.

Finally, fathers must take seriously their role in taking their children to church.