a certain man was a certain man. am a certain man. hope to one day be that certain man.

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A Word to Preachers/Listeners -  I came across this blog post by JR Vassar article a while back.  It was a rather convicting read for me, and this word that JR shares has bee one that's come up a lot, especially as I've been studying 1 Corinthians.

7 Mile Road Church - This is a new church plant in Northeast Philadelphia.  I was just giddy when I came learned about them.  First, they're an Acts29 candidate - a church plant organization for which I have a tremendous amount of respect.  Second, the pastor and much of the congregation are Indian!  Great to see that people group, who for so long has been inundated with teachings steeped in tradition and legalism, being taught the importance mission gospel centered living that stem from a transformed heart.  Sermons are online.  Very exciting!

Church Marketing Sucks - a great resource for church marketing.  I use that term cautiously because the gospel is not for sale nor does it need to be made "cool" as is often the case these days.  However, there are ways to more effectively communicate gospel truth and help better apply that truth through the  arts.

Calling Out Men - there are some things around how Mark Driscoll approaches corporate worship and teaching that I don't really agree with, but those points are minor disagreements.  I have tremendous appreciation for the man, his ministry, his pursuit to not dismiss doctrine but to call to remembrance the original purpose behind church doctrine.  Here Mark, unashamed of truth, calls males to grow up from being little boys to become men.

Google Reader - I just started using Google Reader.  As a long time Google junky I regret I didn't start using it earlier.  It's transformed the way I read online, it's not only saved so much time but it's allowed me the opportunity to read material that I normally wouldn't get to read.