Here’s a video of Francis Chan describing the silliness of the term “radical” obedience. What we think is “radical” is actually normal. Something to think about.
[HT: the Resurgence]
John Piper:
Michael Oh spoke at our 2009 Desiring God Conference or Pastors. I love his vision for Japan. As a Korean this commitment has the Christ-like flavor of reconciliation and risk. I would like for you to know him and, if God leads, support his vision. He is president and founder of Christ Bible Seminary in Nagoya and a cluster of other ministries under Christ Bible Institute. Here is a short video where Michael presents the amazing opportunity for this seminary and church to be housed in downtown Nagoya.
Click here for information on how to support this ministry financially.
[HT: Desiring God]
Came across this sermon of Matt Chandler expounding the Gospel and its implications for us very clearly and directly. Great reminder for us all.
Matt Chandler – 20/20 2010 Session 1 from Southeastern Seminary on Vimeo.
[HT: Justin Taylor]
Just came across this on the DG blog and felt I had to pass it along. Here’s a quick description from Joseph Randall who posted this blog:
I have a friend, Katie, who serves in Malawi, Africa. She was able to distribute Bibles to a village there, and when they received these Bibles, they ecstatically broke out in thanks, praise, and dance over their new possession of God’s Word! See for yourself:
From the way I see it, we have a choice: We can either (1) watch this video, dismiss it for one reason or another, and move on with our lives, or (2) let these people’s reaction to receiving God’s word haunt us and cause us to ask the question: “What have I filled my heart with so much that this reaction of joy in receiving God’s Word seems so alien to me?”
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