UPCOMING EVENTS:
THIS SATURDAY : THE GATHERING CONFERENCE (Sovereign Grace Music)
A worship conference for every member of your church. Join us in discovering what it means to build our meetings around the gospel. Hosted by Sovereign Grace Music and Sovereign Grace Church - Orange County.
Featured speakers include: Bob Kauflin, Pat Sczebel, and more…
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 : VERTICAL WORSHIP
“God continues to confirm that our best method in reaching an unbelieving world is for Christians to engage in unapologetic vertical worship. As we fix our gaze on the true treasure of the universe (Christ) we communicate to the world what is ultimate, what is immeasurable, what is glorious, and what is worthy of our worship!”
(Visit the event Facebook page)
Jesus Isn’t Safe: An Appeal to Christian Radio and Its Listeners
Excellent post from music artist Matt Papa:
Imagine with me: The apostle Paul, John the Baptist, the prophet Isaiah, St. Augustine, Martin Luther, and Hudson Taylor all sitting in a room together. The year is 2012, and they’re listening to a mainstream christian radio station. After listening for an hour, someone finally speaks up:
Isaiah: um….
Paul: wow.
Luther: THIS IS CHRISTIAN?!?!
Augustine: Did that song just say ‘God you are super neat’?!?
Taylor: Haven’t heard a song about the cross yet.
John: This is embarrassing. (bites into a bug)
(Click to read part 1 and part 2)
TGC: New blogs
Many of you are aware that we also run The Gospel Coalition’s Orange County regional chapter. Well, we are excited to announce that the TGC family is expanding, with new blogs and plans for 2012.
Sanctity of Life Resources
Yesterday was Sanctity of Life Sunday, and the Christian blogosphere was replete with pro-life resources. Even if your church did not recognize this day, the resources are still out there and worth a gander.
- FREE ebook: Exposing the Dark Work of Abortion by John Piper
- 15 Things to Consider about Abortion | The Resurgence
- A Gospel-Shaped Pro-Life Pasion | Jared Wilson
- How to Defend Pro-Life Views | Crossway Blog
- The President’s Asinine Remarks on the 39th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade | Denny Burk
- Recovering After an Abortion | Rage Against the Minivan
- Healing after an Abortion | David Powlison
