[I wrote this some time back, and we have sung it a number of times at Redeemer. I’m only posting it now because I’ve only now figured out how to make things single spaced on the blog–press shift then enter.] Arise, O Star Verse 1 Seed of the woman Promised long ago Sworn to crush […]
Category Archives: Worship
Soon Comes the King
Soon comes the King, in splendor laden light; Awed, we shall sing, and praise his glorious might. Together we wait for the coming Lord, In green pastures grazing, fed by his Word Redeemed by the Lamb, who stands as though slain, Known by the Father, and bearing his name, Alive by the Spirit, who quickens […]
“Narrow” on Wednesday Night in Beaumont
Lord willing, this Wednesday night – May 7, 2008 – I’ll be speaking at “Narrow,” which meets at Westgate Memorial Baptist Church in Beaumont, TX (6220 Westgate Dr, Beaumont, TX, 77706). The event is a weekly Bible Study aimed at college students, and it begins at 9pm. If you’re in the area, it would be […]
9Marks eJournal on Corporate Prayer
The latest 9Marks eJournal is out, PDF here. Jonathan Leeman and I teamed up and wrote A Biblical Theology of Corporate Prayer.
Andrew Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God: Salvation History in Song
Have you ever wondered if there’s a Christmas album that presents salvation history in song? If that’s what you’re looking for, look no further. Last Christmas a friend gave us Andrew Peterson‘s album, Behold the Lamb of God. This CD is practically a biblical theology in verse. The contents of the album are as follows: […]
The Ross King House Show
The other night we had the privilege and joy of going to a friend’s home for a house show done by Ross King. It was a great night with friends and good music. You can check out some of the action here, here, and here. We’ve been enjoying Ross’s new CD, and I particularly appreciate […]
Denny Burk to Preach at Redeemer this Sunday!
The illustrious Denny Burk will, Lord willing, preach on “The Gospel as the Power of God for Perseverance” from 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 this Sunday at Baptist Church of the Redeemer. If you’re in the Houston area, we would love to have you join us for worship. Due to some complications with our normal meeting location, […]
Why Pursue a More Liturgical Form of Worship?
Justin Taylor linked to two articles that have, each in their own way, vindicated my preference for a return to a more liturgical form of worship. As I wrote a couple years ago (how time flies!): Let us pursue a contemporary—stylish but not faddish, historical—orthodox but not dank, theological—deepening but not boring, and, most importantly, […]
Interview on Book Reviews
For those interested, the SWBTS Bloggers have interviewed yours truly on the writing of book reviews.
If You Like It Funky
I love Sovereign Grace worship music. We sing these songs all the time at our church. If you’d like to move to this music, you’ll be interested in the remixed versions of many of their worship songs (you can hear samples here):
Delighting in God is the Work of My Life
Some people miss the point of life altogether. Not only do they miss the point of life, they miss the point of ministry. For instance, one pastor, asked what advice he would give to seminarians, “stressed the importance of learning practical pastoral matters, such as working with committees, mobilizing leaders, time management, strategic planning, managing […]
The Smith Band: Wonderworld
At a conference last month I had the privilege of hearing The Smith Band. Stephen Smith now serves as the Worship Pastor at First Baptist Church, Irving, TX, and they blessed me with a copy of their CD Wonderworld. You can hear tracks from the album on either their website or the Independant Bands site. […]
Amen to the Attitude!
Andrée Seu has written a column in this week’s World magazine on why she is now wearing a head-covering to church. I second every attitudinal instinct she expresses in her piece, and I pray her tribe will increase! That said, though I agree with her submission to Scripture and embrace the clear roles it gives […]
Powlison on Desire
Justin Taylor is posting important snippets of David Powlison’s book, Seeing with New Eyes. The first post introduces the lusts of the flesh, and the second explores how the New Testament describes what is wrong with us. You should read these two posts. This is important material for counseling ourselves and others in the fight […]
Are You Ready to Meet God?
John Piper’s account of the last moments of his father, and his response to those moments, is a must read. HT: JT
The Beauty, Dignity, and Comfort of Formality
This is a helpful meditation on the funeral deportment of a casual pastor as compared with the dignity of the Marines who also had a part. HT: Ray Van Neste
Chosen for Life, by Sam Storms
One evening during my freshman year in college at the University of Arkansas, I asked my wise Sunday School teacher, “Do you believe in predestination?” He responded simply, “The word is in the Bible.” The word is in the Bible, but what does it mean and how does it work? If you or someone you […]
Time Interviews Dr. Mohler
Great interview here on the intersection of Dr. Mohler’s theology and his recent illness. Praise God for this faithful servant, and praise God for his continued life! HT: JT
Is the Bible Sufficient for Those Who Are Depressed?
What do you read when you want to help someone who is depressed? What do you suggest they read to help themselves out of their melancholy? John Piper has thought as carefully about these things as anyone in our day, and he gives us his conclusions in When the Darkness Will Not Life: Doing What […]
“Rejoice”, by Todd Twining
Far and away my favorite new Christmas song this year is on the Savior CD I was given this past week. Here are the lyrics to the song “Rejoice” by Todd Twining: Ve Verse 1 All the earth rejoice Your Creator reigns As the only awesome God The Alpha and the Omega Who was, is, […]