1 Corinthians 10.31 In a New Way
Here is a video that came out of the media department at Desiring God. It embodies my life verse, 1 Corinthians 10.31, in a way that is fresh and understandable. Enjoy! ...
Read MoreDon’t Waste Your Life on TV and Movies
Wow, I just read this by John Piper about TV and movies. It is quite convicting, not only to hear him repent for snapping at someone who asked him and question recently at a conference, but by the sentence, “Don’t waste your life is not a catchphrase for me; it’s a cliff I walk beside every day with trembling.” How true Pastor John, how true. I am convicted even in reading the article that my knowledge of movies probably exceeds God’s Word. I want people who would speak about me at my funeral to say, If you pricked Ryan, he bled God’s Word,” not war...
Read Moreresources on worship
Recently, I received a question about “worship” that seemed like it would be a really good idea for a blog post, so here it is. The question that was posed inquired about some good resources on worship. Even though I think most people are passed it, some churches are still undergoing “Worship Wars”, which I am convinced breaks the heart of God to see us sidetracked on such issues. Then others are just simply seeking to understand more, as we all should, about what it means to worship God, not just through music and singing, but with our entire lives. This is...
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