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in Minneapolis right now…there’s a conference happening called “Above all Earthly Pow’rs: The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World“. Challies is liveblogging the conference, and I’ve already read his first two entries. Last night’s speaker was David Wells, this morning’s was Voddie Baucham. Both posts were excellent to read and left me wanting more!
(l-r, John Piper, Mark Driscoll, Tim Keller — “Uncle Tim,” as we call him) Here’s the family singing to him, and the subsequent frosting consumption…
This is an article that rests under my glass blotter at my desk. I love mulling it over, especially on those days when I hear so many comments like, “Wow, four boys. You’re a brave woman.” I am sure I am not brave; I am sure that children are a blessing, and God gives immeasurable grace for the rearing of them. Thank you, Dr. Ryken, for reminding us of this.
“…we should all recognize that children are a gift from the Lord, and that godly offspring are a blessing to the world. To be a natalist is to be pro-life, and part of what it means to be pro-life is to pray for children, to welcome them into the church, and to train them to be God’s servants.”
I saw this shirt at Target last week and couldn’t leave it there. If you know Andrew at all, you know he is our “stuntman.” Here he is striking a few poses…
Last time I posted these, I received many requests to see more…so here you go. If you missed the first installment, look here.
Question 7: What do the Scriptures mainly teach? Answer: The Scriptures mainly teach what man is to believe about God and what duty God requires of man. Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16,17; John 20:31; Acts 24:14; 1 Corinthians 10:11; Ecclesiastes 12:13.
Question 8: What is God?
Answer: God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.
Scripture: John 4:24; Psalm 89:14; 90:2; 147:5; James 1:17; Revelation 4:8; Exodus 34:6,7; 1 Timothy 1: 17; Numbers 23:19.
Ben’s answer to Question 8
Question 9: Are there more Gods than one? Answer: There is only one living and true God. Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4; Jeremiah 10:10; Psalm 96:4-5.
Question 10: How many persons are there in the Godhead? Answer: There are three persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one God, the same in essence, equal in power and glory. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11; 8:6; John 1:1; 10:30; 14:9; 20:28; Acts 5:3,4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 1:3.
Question 11: What are the decrees of God? Answer: The decrees of God are his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby for his own glory, he has foreordained whatsoever comes to pass. Scripture: Ephesians 1:11; Romans 11:36; Daniel 4:35; Isaiah 46:10; Psalm 115:3; Amos 3:6.
I have
-explained the difference between “salvation” and “salivation”
-blown out large flames on the bottom of the toaster oven (I guess I should dump out the crumbs more often)
-enjoyed watching a two-year-old with peanut butter all over his face attempt to convince me that no, his face isn’t messy
What else will today hold?
The cow cake
Last night was what we refer to as “Marital discord Sunday,” when we watch the Broncos play the Patriots. We were in agreement for most of the game…no matter who you were rooting for, it was UGLY!
So everyone survived, and the Broncos prevailed, 17-7. Congratulations to Jake the Snake and company!
We had green eggs and ham for breakfast…
Then after our regular lessons, we went to our friends’ house to paint pottery, like the Egyptians or Sumerians might have…
Ta-da!
He’s one!!!
