Monthly Archives: April 2009

Bishop JC Ryle on the benefits of infant baptism and Lord’s Supper

Bp JC Ryle’s “Knots Untied” is a great little book of essays for anyone inquiring about the evangelical protestant basis of the Anglican Church. They also reflect a healthy Reformed view of the sacraments of the Lord’s Supper and baptism … Continue reading

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Death of Peter Toon

A faithful servant of the gospel and a truly classical evangelical Anglican. Probably the last great advocate of the Book of Common Prayer. A sad day for his family and for the Anglican movement around the world. Peter Toon, 1939 … Continue reading

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Dawkins’ debating methods

Some observations on Dawkins’ shiftiness… The way he chose to defend himself, through insults and sneers which tried to cover his tracks as he attempted to retreat from what he had said, furthermore merely emphasised his notable reluctance to address … Continue reading

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Manhood Movies: Gran Turino

Gran Turino is one of the great ‘manhood’ movies of recent years. It raises all the right questions – and points you to the cross of Jesus Christ. All beautifully told.

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Kids update

All of my children are doing amazing and creative things at the moment. They are a delight to watch. Josiah is showing outstanding leadership initiative. On Saturday we held a parenting forum at HTD and he setup the kids creche … Continue reading

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Equip parents before the youth group | Mission-minded church | Sydneyanglicans.net

I enjoyed this article and the comments discussion that follows. I’m wrestling hard to build a ministry to equip Christian parenting at Holy Trinity. Children’s and youth ministry need to be seen as a complement to the family ministry than … Continue reading

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Am I Cool or Not?

Survey around the children’s bedroom tonight: Charlie-Kate (2) and Josiah (8): Definite: ‘Yes!’ Jemima (6) and Lydia (4):   (long pause) ‘Half-Half’ Oh dear…

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21 Reasons Why Gender Matters

This is an Australian document summarising evidence based research on health valuing of gender complementarity and unhealthy risks of non-biblical lifestyles. I have physical copies if anyone wants one. http://www.gendermatters.org.au

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Recent Sermons: Luke and Psalms

Just finished a 3 week stint as part of a bigger staff series on Luke: 2009 – 03 – 22-03-09 PM – The Power of Darkness – Wayne Schuller – Luke 22 v47-65.mp3 2009 – 03 – 29-03-09 PM – … Continue reading

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“The Big Blue Book” Turned Brown :: Desiring God

Helen and I have always called it “the Blue Book”. Still a must read on biblical male headship in the home and church, even though it’s now brown. Mark Driscoll recently recommended Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood—or “The Big Blue … Continue reading

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Nikon Press Center – NIKON INTRODUCES THE FASTEST DX-FORMAT LENS TO DATE: THE AF-S DX NIKKOR 35MM f/1.8G

It is much cheaper than the 50mm.  Very tempting. I really want to get into the “old school” no zoom lens experience. Nikon Press Center – NIKON INTRODUCES THE FASTEST DX-FORMAT LENS TO DATE: THE AF-S DX NIKKOR 35MM f/1.8G. … Continue reading

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