http://blog.lestourgeon.us Fides Quaerens Intellectum Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:27:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Joel Osteen and the Glory Story: A Case Study by Micheal Horton  There is no condemnation in Osteen's message for failing to fulfill God's righteous law. On the other hand, there is no justification. Instead of either message, there is an upbeat moralism that is somewhere in the middle: Do ... http://blog.lestourgeon.us/2010/01/the-problem-with-joel-osteen/ Click play.  Go away for awhile so it loads fully.  Come back when you have an hour to remember and revision what it means to be a Southern Baptist. by Dr. Daniel L. Akin.  You can download video and audio here. http://blog.lestourgeon.us/2009/04/axioms-of-a-great-commission-resurgence/ Linda Gibbons is a Canadian who has stood for Life, no matter what it has cost her.  Read her story and be renewed in your own purpose... http://blog.lestourgeon.us/2008/10/bravo-linda-gibbons/ In most American homes, it is the woman. "Across all decision-making realms, it tilts to the woman," noted Rich Morin, the Pew study's lead author. "I was surprised by the percentage of men who made none of the decisions in any of the areas. A significant percentage were just bystanders." Not ... http://blog.lestourgeon.us/2008/10/who-wears-the-pants/ Scot McKnight writes a nice friendly piece, Why I am not a Catholic or Eastern Orthodox. Among his many other reasons: Now here’s my point: both the RCC and the EO have captured the Spirit in the Church so that Church too often has become Authority. One example, hardly foolproof, illustrates my ... http://blog.lestourgeon.us/2008/10/not-catholic-not-eastern-orthodox/ Hindus in the Indian state of Orissa have been on a murderous rampage against Christians over the past few weeks.  I've been following the story, but have not posted about it (or anything lately).  Still, it is important to pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters, and so I offer ... http://blog.lestourgeon.us/2008/09/pray-for-orissa/ Announcing the launch of a new website designed to help ministers, ministerial students, and Bible students everywhere. BestCommentaries.com polls the most referenced commentary lists (and throws my own list in for good measure) and provides rankings and reviews. If you know John Dyer, give him a virtual pat ... http://blog.lestourgeon.us/2008/08/all-the-best-commentaries/ If you've never heard S. M. Lockridge preach the "My King" (also known as the "Do You Know Him") sermon, you owe it to yourself to visit this site where you can download or listen to an mp3.  You can also watch a video slide show with the straight audio ... http://blog.lestourgeon.us/2008/08/my-king-do-you-know-him/ From my friend (and worship professor) Greg Brewton over at Biblical Worship, a quote from Martin Luther on preaching: “If Peter and Paul were here, they would scold you because you wish right off to be as accomplished as they. Crawling is something, even if one is unable to walk. ... http://blog.lestourgeon.us/2008/07/martin-luther-on-preaching/ "Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing." --Robert Benchley http://blog.lestourgeon.us/2008/07/a-fine-command-of-the-english-language/