Life Is Worship

The Epistles of Our Lord

Matt — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:54:42 +0000

Lee suggested that I periodically provide a short bibliography for suggested reading and study. I will attempt to do so as I can, or as I am involved in my personal and pastoral study. For my family and friends, this is not a wish list! Here is a brief bibliography of the letters to the seven [...]

My 2009 Reading List

Matt — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:42 +0000

Updated November 10 I will add books as I finish them. I have been doing a ton of reading lately, but very little has actually been books. I have been reading much for pastoral study as well as a few dozen blogs of personal and pastoral interest. Most recent updates are in bold format. A Vision [...]

95 Theses for Today

Matt — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:15:50 +0000

Greg Gordon of SermonIndex.com posted a blog article to honor Reformation Day. Although the article is addressed specifically to evangelical churches, fundamental churches today would do well to read and heed. You may read the article HERE. Posted in History Tagged: History, Holiday

Three 9-11’s We Need to Know

Matt — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:19:13 +0000

Two years ago, John Piper wrote an interesting article to commemorate Patriot Day on 9-11. The article explains two other tragedies that also happened on other 9-11’s in history. I strongly recommend that you read it. CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE Posted in Current Events, History, patriotism Tagged: Current Events, History, patriotism [...]

Portraits of Hope

Matt — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:35:01 +0000

Greg Howlett is also offering a free CD album download. You can get five free tracks or you can download the entire album (all mp3 files) if you send the offer to three friends via email. This offer ends on August 31, 2009. Thanks, Greg. Click the album picture to go to Greg’s website. Posted in Hymns Tagged: Hymns, [...]

A Place of Quiet Rest

Matt — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:54:10 +0000

Dave Mincy is offering a free download of his entire CD album A Place of Quiet Rest (all mp3 files). I am enjoying it as I type this. Just click the “Download Album” link and follow the instructions. I am not sure how long this free offer will last, so act now. Thank you, Dave! Click the picture [...]

Too Hot to Go to Church!

Matt — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:34:20 +0000

I saw a hilarious news story of a seven year old boy who didn’t want to be at church. CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY AND SEE THE VIDEO OF THE NEWS REPORT. Posted in Current Events, Humor Tagged: church attendance

Isaac Watts bio

Matt — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:49:54 +0000

Mark Driscoll and the Mars Hill Church made a good video on the life of pastor and hymn writer Isaac Watts. The video was the intro to a sermon series on joy. Give it a look. CLICK HERE. Posted in Hymns Tagged: Hymns

Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

Matt — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:16:48 +0000

A few months ago, a friend pointed me to the hymn Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted. I went to Cyberhymnal to listen to it and found its melody to be hauntingly beautiful, just like its lyrics. The Cyberhymnal link is HERE. A beautiful rendition of it may be seen and heard on YouTube HERE. (I’m listening to it [...]

Memorial Day 2009

Matt — Sat, 23 May 2009 13:38:07 +0000

I extend my heart-felt gratitude to all those past and present who lost a loved one(s) in military service to our country. Thank you! “It is, in a way, an odd thing to honor those who died in defense of our country in wars far away. The imagination plays a trick. We see [...]