Gospel Decision Making

Dustin Neely, an Acts 29 pastor and church planter in Kentucky, posted an interesting article on The Resurgence blog called “ 3 Questions to Ask Before Committing iDolatry “. You should go read it here.

In it Neely examines his desire to purchase Apple’s new iPad through the lens of the Gospel. He suggests three questions to ask yourself in order to “make a Gospel-informed, wise decision.”

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Book Review | Counterfeit Gods by Timothy Keller

“Most people spend their lives trying to make their heart’s fondest dreams come true… We never imagine that getting our heart’s deepest desires might be the worst thing that can ever happen to us.” –Timothy Keller

Counterfeit Gods by Timothy Keller

Thoughts On Examining Sin and Tim Keller’s Counterfeit Gods

Tim Keller’s latest blog post gives a personal look into some of Redeemer Presbyterian’s senior pastor’s personal struggles with sin. You can read the post here. In it Keller reveals his struggles with workaholism, particularly in the early years of his career. He recounts how well-meaning friends attempted to help him, some looking at his activities through the lens of the law, others appealed to his self-esteem. Ultimately, Keller searched out his own heart, revealing his idolatry of service, accomplishment, and self-sacrifice.

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