Perseverence of the Saints: A Test Case

One of my favorite writers is Dr. Russell Moore. I enjoy his books and his articles are thought provoking and convicting. On his blog, Moore to the Point, he tells the story Jihadist who didn't grow up in a mosque, but in an Alabama Baptist Church. But more importantly he shows us that you and I are not that different from Omar. And perhaps there might just be an Omar in our churches right now.

You can find Dr. Moore's article here:

What Is Worth Celebrating?

Fellow Missouri pastor Micah Fries thought this article about Tim Tebow was a must read. I would agree. I have often wondered why the NOW never found commercials that flaunt women around in bikinis as sexual objects to be found offensive. Maybe they don't really speak for women. Maybe we shouldn't listen.

Family and life...that is something worse celebrating.

Article Here.

Do You Believe In Jesus?

Justin Taylor, who writes frequently for the Gospel Coalition, posted an astounding quote. What is so interesting about this quote is not necessarily who said it but what it says about those who claim to be Christians. I will leave you the quote below.

“I would say that if you don’t believe that Jesus of Nazareth was the Christ and Messiah, and that he rose again from the dead and by his sacrifice our sins are forgiven, you’re really not in any meaningful sense a Christian.”

Who said this? It wasn't a pastor. It wasn't a leader in the church. In fact, it wasn't even a Christian. The quote is by Christopher Hitchens in response to a Unitarian Minister. You can read the entire quote here.