As Tominthebox has documented, John Owen’s works are on the verge of a popular swing. I’m certain Owen will be gaining millions of new readers with the new “Message” edition. In light of this amazing shift in contemporary publishing, I’m proposing a new Owen title that (no doubt) would be another blockbuster! A collection of quotes by Owen (modified into much shorter sentences) on the topic of sin within the pop-language of the day. Any takers?
Our friends at Crossway and Good News have been pumping out a ton of different editions of the ESV (literally). So many, in fact, that I no longer notice when another new edition is released. That was until today. I just can’t seem to figure out this latest version. It features the complete New Testament and Psalm 23. It comes prepackaged in a large crate to protect it in cargo parachute drops. And what an odd logo on the front?!? Even the ISBN appears strange (4815162342). But maybe the strangest of all is that I found it in my backyard with a small parachute resting gently on top of it and a strobe light pulsing away. Anyway, I suppose this new edition serves some purpose in spreading the gospel to a lost people group.
HT: Mr. Eko
TSS has been hacked!
This Sunday, January 21st, 25 years after the above picture (5 candles), Tony is celebrating another birthday. (Sorry, this homeschooling mom couldn’t resist a math lesson.) We thank God for His amazing grace in Tony’s life — grace that equips him to use each year to the greater glory of God. His love and care for our family, his burden for this blog, and his love for the local church brings honor to the Father Who created him and Who has graciously given him another birthday.
We love you, Tony!
Happy Birthday!
Psalm 9:1-2: “I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of Your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.”
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If you really care for the lost, you would make certain Benny Hinn gets his new private jet now wouldn’t you? Apparently the fulfillment of the Great Commission hangs in the balance! …
This has me thinking …
And we’ll get one for James White next year!
HT: JW
As many of you know, we are transitioning from our home in Omaha to Minneapolis. This past weekend some friends helped us move out of our home (thank you again, friends). I am happy to reveal to the waiting world that, yes, it is true that white pastors can jump (at least a little) …
Chris Peterson, Pastor, Omaha Bible Church
picture by Tony Reinke
Tony Reinke 