TMC Student Life is in the midst of two weeks of RA interviews right now as we try to follow the Lord's leading as to who should serve their fellow students next year as Resident Assistants. It's always fairly grueling for everyone involved, but it's a joyful and stretching experience both for the students and … More Now That’s a Good Question
I posted the following at FoolishBlog tonight and thought I would post it here, too. The first paragraph is a bit redundant after what I shared here a few days ago, but the rest of it isn't. We title our posts over at FoolishBlog. I entitled this one "No Glamour Here." I recently returned from … More No Glamour Here
I'm sitting in a classroom at The Master's Seminary right now, trying to make the most of a 45-minute break between classes. I'm still trying to catch up on life after Uganda. The trip was well-worth the after-effects of compacted busyness, but it's busy nonetheless. A few minutes before 1:00pm this afternoon, I walked briskly … More Dr. Robert Thomas: Servant
I'm very hesitant to try to share about my trip to Uganda. Not because I don't want to, but because it will be hard. I feel like I sometimes feel when being faced with a big school project. I know it'll take a lot of mental sweat, that it probably won't come out as good … More God-Centeredness
For a long time, I have longed to visit Africa. I love Africa, as much as one can love a place he's never been and a people he's never seen. It's like the love I had for Israel before I went this past summer (a love which only increased and was proven to be a … More Africa: Finally!
Fifty years ago today, missionaries Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, Roger Youderian, Ed McCully, and Pete Fleming were killed in Ecuador while attempting to contact the Auca indians with the Gospel. They were driven by the highest ambition, and paid the highest price. These men are considered heroes in Christian circles, especially Jim Elliot because his … More Heroes
This afternoon I returned from my Aunt Mitsu's funeral in south New Jersey. I've been gone since Friday. The funeral was held on Saturday, and the Sunday evening service at her church was dedicated to her, as well. I didn't know her well; mainly from the perspective of a distant nephew. So it was a blessing to … More My Aunt Mitsu: Lessons from Her Life & Death
I love John Piper. Not in the way that people “love” ice cream or fast cars or long walks on the beach, but in the way that Christians love each other, in the way that a student loves his most influential teacher, and in the way that a sheep loves its shepherd. Over the past … More Encourage Your Leaders: An Email to John Piper
Although there are a few blogs I frequent and benefit greatly from, I consciously try not to pass on too many links. I don’t go to blogs mainly for links to other places (and I assume you don’t, either). I go to blogs mainly for that particular individual’s thoughts and writing (and I assume you … More Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?
I spent a couple hours today writing a hand-written letter to a guy I used to play baseball with back in Little League and high school. He’s in prison now. His dad (he was adopted) coached our teams for about seven to eight years, so we saw each other quite a bit. We didn’t know … More Letter to an Old Friend
I am amazed that Christ never pitied Himself. Of all the people in the world that we would think would have the right to indulge in some well-earned self-pity, Christ is certainly the foremost. He did not come to be served but to serve. He did not come that others might lay down their preferences … More Of All the People in the World
There are conversations, and then there are conversations. I just had a conversation. No holds barred, judgment-day honesty, heavenly likemindedness. One of those conversations with no trace of self-consciousness, no thought of self-preservation, no center but Christ. It wasn’t scholarly or academic. It wasn’t guarded. It was raw. And it’s funny and sad to me that … More Raw Conversations
A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! – Proverbs 15:23 Cindi and I received a thank-you note of encouragement today. It was written a few days ago, but I got it today (the Lord is sovereign over timing, too). Cindi’s in Oklahoma with her family for the … More The Delight of a Timely Word
A Theology of Sleep (Part Three) This is the third and final part of “A Theology of Sleep.” It’s a bit more practical than the last couple posts. Even so, it’s heavy on principle. I can’t seem to avoid seeing principles behind the most practical of things. Remember that it was written for those living and ministering in college dorms. … More A Theology of Sleep (Part Three)
A Theology of Sleep (Part Two) David Gunner Gundersen December 4, 2004 6. Theology: It is noble to sacrifice sleep for the honor of God (Psalm 132:3-5). Therefore: Think of yourself as a soldier on a mission (especially when you’re tired). The honor and reputation of the King are at stake. Which is more important—“mission … More A Theology of Sleep (Part Two)
I’ve been asked to share my “Theology of Sleep” which I taught in a Student Life class here at TMC last year. There are ten points, all containing a “Theology” and a “Therefore.” Then there are seven practical applications. I’ll post it in three parts. It can be very hard to think rightly about sleep, and … More A Theology of Sleep (Part One)
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