http://www.blastedgourds.andylutz.com The Random Thought Life of Pastor Andy Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:54:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.blastedgourds.andylutz.com/2008/08/22/teaching-your-children-to-love-the-church/ 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 ... http://www.blastedgourds.andylutz.com/2008/08/22/peter-jeffery-on-youtube/ 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, ... http://www.blastedgourds.andylutz.com/2008/08/22/free-atheism-tabletalk/ Today was the first day of school for Kara and Lauren! ShareThis http://www.blastedgourds.andylutz.com/2008/08/15/friday-is-for-fotos-8/ 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 ... http://www.blastedgourds.andylutz.com/2008/08/14/preparing-for-worship-with-small-children/ Here is the interview referenced in this morning's sermon at Edgewood. It is in 6 parts. ShareThis http://www.blastedgourds.andylutz.com/2008/08/10/chapman-family-on-cnns-larry-king-live/ 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 ShareThis http://www.blastedgourds.andylutz.com/2008/08/08/friday-is-for-fotos-7/ 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 ... http://www.blastedgourds.andylutz.com/2008/08/06/the-shack-attack/ Train in a Distance: She was beautiful as southern skies The night he met her She was married to someone He was doggedly determined that he would get her He was old, he was young From time to time hed tip his heart But each time she withdrew Everybody loves the sound of a train in the distance Everybody ... http://www.blastedgourds.andylutz.com/2008/08/05/quote-paul-simon-on-contentment/ Art Monk was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame this past weekend.  Heather and I caught the last few minutes of his acceptance speech and were very impressed.  Being known as a quiet man, he had one of the most outspoken testimonies I have heard from a professional athlete.  ... http://www.blastedgourds.andylutz.com/2008/08/04/art-monk/