August sounds turn into August photos. Here are a few shots of a cicada in our back yard. I was really excited he decided to give me the thumbs up as I took the picture!

We are organizing things in the office this week and sorting old files. These two comic strips were in the back of one of my folders.

This audio clip (you can also play it below) is a wonderful help and good follow up to a recent post on training young children to participate in worship and church. C.J. and Carolyn Mahaney discuss how they developed a love of the local church in their children.  They speak clearly about the priority of [...]

Peter Jeffery is one of my favorite present preachers.  I have recently found several simple talks he has recorded for youtube. The first is an invitation to those who know the gospel but have not committed themselves to the great gain for fear of the risk of what they may have to give up. The [...]

For those of you that have enjoyed R.C. Sproul’s TABLETALK over the years, here is an offer that may be very attractive.  If you have never heard of it, it is a very helpful monthly devotional. That’s right, one of the blog world’s favorite words: “free.” If you are not aware, Tabletalk published a great [...]

Today was the first day of school for Kara and Lauren!

Having small children can be a challenge when it comes to worship.  We, as parents, can make it even more of a challenge if we fail to prepare our family for worship.  Yes, we must prepare their hearts and minds, but sometimes preparations include the most basic of things as well.  Here is a brief [...]

Here is the interview referenced in this morning’s sermon at Edgewood. It is in 6 parts.

A few weeks ago we headed to Marietta, OH for a couple days.  Here are some shots of the kids swinging on some grape vines

Tim Challies continues to deal with comments on his review of The Shack. In a post today he writes a very helpful critic of the pragmatism used in the arguments people make against his reveiw.  It is broadly helpful in dealing with our culture, not just those who love or hate The Shack. The first [...]