Spencer DeBlog (Page 81)

I wish this post was about blowing fifty foot bubbles with the kids in the backyard. I wish. Instead, this post is about shameful “protected-speech-bubbles” the city of Chicago just created around abortion clinics. I saw a story to…

As I am reading through the book of Genesis I am compiling a list. If you are reading it (even just the first twelve chapters) add to this list. Don’t you think we could make it very, very long? The book of Genesis accomplishes several purposes…

My father is testifying before a congressional subcommittee tomorrow. I know – for a fact – that he will talk some straight sense to them about money, red-tape, government waste, and how to get it done right in school …

I talked with someone today. Someone outside the church. This person was hurting, really hurting because of somebody else’s sin. I was able to listen. I was able to share. “That is really hard. You are suffering because of this o…

This is an article by Tim Challies about Genesis chapter three. As I continue reading through Waltke’s Old Testament Theology I continue to dig up pure gold. Today I’ll share yet another example. In one of the earliest chapters Waltke w…

I am praying for all of those who have been invited to the music for the masses concert this Saturday. What a great opportunity to bring a friend through our doors and share! If you are around here this week — we still have invitation cards in the foy…

John A., John M. Wayne, Darien, Dan and I just finished pastor’s meeting. Dan brought panera. We discussed this article on humility and approachability by Ken Sande. The bagels were good. The article was good but painful. Here is just one…

If you want to pick up one volume to help you in your Bible studies, your best move might be to get the ESV Study Bible. The study notes are very, very good. It is published by Crossway. I got a hardback for my study desk and it comes with onlin…

This theological summary of Genesis one is taken from D.A. Carson. I am addicted to his book(s) titled “For the Love of God.” These books follow M’Cheyne’s reading plan. I am also addicted to M’Cheyne’s reading …

Do you write thank you notes? Do you send emails of encouragement? I got one last week. It is from a guy I don’t really know. He was at something I preached at in Indiana a couple of years ago. His relationship with God has really been dee…