Archive for December 15th, 2008

   
12/15
2008

Verse(s) of the Day

My brother (in Christ) Graig Austin has been seeking God for His guidance about adopting one or two children from Kenya. He sent out an email today indicated that he, and his wife Sara, are going to go ahead with adopting two. I’m excited for them on this journey and for the faithfulness they’ve showed so far. Greg shared two email verses in his email and I wanted to share them here. They are great verses of encouragement for making decisions and trusting God.

Ecclesiastes 11:4 – He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap.

1 Samuel 14:6 – 6 Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the Lord will work for us, for nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few.”

Graig has been a great friend, especially during our search for a new church. His council is both wise and welcome, forthright and frequent. That two rather different guys can be brought together as brothers in Christ is a wonderful example of God’s grace. To Him be all glory and honor and power.

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12/15
2008

Kingdom People Christmas Giveaway

Trevin Wax is giving away his ten favorite books of the year + an ESV Study Bible. Here’s the list.

#1. THE REASON FOR GOD – Tim Keller

#2. CULTURE MAKING – Andy Crouch

#3. SURPRISED BY HOPE – N.T. Wright

#4. WHY WE’RE NOT EMERGENT – Kevin DeYoung & Ted Kluck

#5. HOW PEOPLE CHANGE – Timothy Lane & Paul David Tripp

#6. THE BIG PICTURE STORY BIBLE -David Helm & Gail Schoonmaker

#7. JESUS MADE IN AMERICA – Stephen Nichols

#8. RESIDENT ALIENS – Stanley Hauerwas & Will Willimon

#9. WORSHIP MATTERS – Bob Kauflin

#10. The Sermon on the Mount through the Centuries – Jeffrey Greenman, Timothy Larsen, and Stephen Spencer

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