Happy Reformation Day to all! While this post is normally dedicated to a Puritan of the Week, it seemed wrong to overlook one pivotal individual, Martin Luther, who laid the foundation for much of the Puritan writings. It was on this day in 1517 that Luther hammered his 95 Theses to the door of the [...]

Lauren (7 years old) while watching sports highlights with daddy: Did they tie Daddy?  Ties are the worst because then everyone loses! Tyler (3 years old) while at the dinner table Commandment #2, Don’t worship Idols.  I’m not going to, but I want to.

   (HT:  TR)

I really don’t watch baseball until October, but I do enjoy the pennant races and the World Series. I was pulling for Cleveland, but Boston’s bats were just too much and too Manny. I had to agree with Aaron that there are not too many players on the Red Sox’s that I really like (I [...]

Mark Driscoll had an interesting post on his blog today about the invasion of cell phones and other personal electronic devices on vacations, family time and relationships (might I add the sanctuaries where we worship). He recently took a 3 week vacation where he determined to leave behind technology. Being unplugged from my technology also [...]

  We have had so much fun with this litter of puppies. All of the kids have been great with them, but I managed to catch this one of Ty giving this pup a hug.

What a great time of year! College football is in full swing, the combines are harvesting the corn, and IU basketball is set t0 kick off tonight. There is a lot of buzz this year, with some picking the Hoosiers to win the BigTen. I will be there tonight, keeping alive an annual tradition that [...]

Known best for his commentary on the whole bible, of which Charles Spurgeon said, “If I must have only one commentary, and had read Matthew Henry as I have, I do not know but what I should choose Poole. He is a very prudent and judicious commentator… not so pithy and witty by far as [...]

Not my regular Puritan of the Week post, but one of our children had to go to the hospital and have stitches today ( she is fine).  David Brainerd is of the Puritan Mindset and is worth learning about.  What better way to learn than a free audio book?!  Christianaudio.com is offering his biography by Jonathan Edwards as a free [...]

Matthew Smith is the lead singer for Indelible Grace and is also a solo artist. His music is contemporary/folk with various instruments including guitar used. His lyrics are very thoughtful and rich. He is offering a free song from his new album and will also donate money for each download to help provide clean drinking [...]