Books Arrive !

Newspaper Article

Friday, December 6, the Huntington Herald-Press published an article about A Time To Die.

Nice Article, even though the picture makes me look "frumpy"!

The TAB Newspaper Article

Here is a link to an article The TAB published about the book:
http://www.huntingtoncountytab.com/community/25295/local-pastor-publishes-book-dying

Church Christmas Tree Decorations

A Time To Die Now Available

A Time To Die is now available in Kindle format at Amazon. 

The print version will be available in a couple of weeks.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GWTVL8I

Henry Ward Beecher: Lectures on Preaching

This book contains the lectures that Beecher gave at Yale for the first Yale Lectures on Preaching, named after Beecher's father. This particular book is in good condition (I keep it in an archival box for protection.). The phrase "Author's Edition", on the cover, means that this particular book is published with the permission of the author. Before copyrights were strictly enforced, many printers, especially those in other countries, would print unauthorized or "pirated" copies of books. The phrase "Author's Edition" was meant to ensure the integrity & honesty of the publisher and guarantee the author proper royalties.

Beecher illustrates the all too common characteristic of powerful men in the ministry: questionable ethics. During his lifetime, he was accused several times of immorality.

John Broadus: Preparation & Delivery of Sermons

Title Page from 1871 edition of John Broadus' well-known book on preaching. The words "Second Edition" refer to the second printing of the 1st edition, published in 1870. I collect pre-1900 editions of this book and have 11 pre-1900 editions and nine 1900 and later. Several years ago, I was able to view and handle Broadus' original manuscript. Still one of the best books on preaching.

Book Cover Design

Cover Design For New Book

Radio Broadcast

Here is the link to a new radio broadcast:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c029m3ihcu1qfci/HUq-b6QIrU/Hope%20Christian%20School%20broadcast.mp3

Interior Doors Being Hung

Life At BJU Video

Here is a link to a new video. produced by students, about life at BJU.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82XuxS-d9uc

Monday Morning At The Lake By Our Church

Editor's Suggestions Received This Week

Now I have to spend a few days reviewing the editor's suggestions---he has made the book better.

The Pastor As Scholar

Link to D.A. Carson--"The Pastor As Scholar"---good topic

http://thegospelcoalition.org/resources/a/the_pastor_as_a_scholar_-_don_carson

Worth paying attention to by all in the ministry.

Christian Philosophy

Over the last few months, I have emailed Christian philosophers and have asked them at what point 

does "Christian philosophy" become "not Christian". I have been amazed at how reluctant they are to answer my question. Most just didn't respond. One or two responded with sarcasm. Alvin Plantinga, however, 

did respond [briefly] and said that if someone denied the resurrection as part of his "philosophy", then that philosopher was not doing Christian philosophy. Plantinga was answering an example I gave him in order to encourage a response. I sent a followup to him, but he never responded. Strange.

A Weed or A Flower? Who Decides?

Study Video

Made with Cycloramic, which distorts the bookcases somewhat.

Security Light Repair

Lanscape Work

Rolls Of Wheat Straw

Two Motorcycle Guys

Landscape Work

Gutters Installed

Dr. Les Ollila Explains Northland

God's Will & Horrible Suffering

A link to a PDF of "God's Will & Horrible Suffering", adult Sunday School class:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56023329/God's%20Will%20and%20Suffering-2.pdf

Time To Die: Making Decisions

Here is a link to a PDF of "A Time To Die: Making Decisions", a meeting I taught at Camp Joy in Whitewater, WI. This is a VERY small part of the total work. Right click on the link and save to a folder OR click and the file will open in a PDF reader.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56023329/A%20Time%20To%20Die--Making%20Decisions.pdf

Dissertation Published This Fall

I have signed a contract with Ambassador International Publishing (Greenville, SC) to publish my doctoral dissertation, A Time To Die: Guidelines For Making End-Of-Life Decisions. Tentative Date: October/November 2013. Will be published in Kindle format as well and available at Amazon and in bookstores. See their website www.ambassador-international.com

Scheduled Work

Next week: Gutters reinstalled on the building
Saturday, April 20: Dig out old dirt in front of building for new landscaping
New Trim/Moulding installed soon around doors and floors

Dr. Walter Kaiser, Jr

Dr. Kaiser speaking at Huntington University, explaining how God's attribute of love relates 

to God's commanding the destruction of some people. As he was speaking, I noticed several 

students not paying attention, sitting with their feet over the back of the chair in front of them. The
problem was not with Dr. Kaiser's lecture, but with what is being taught [or not taught] to students
at Huntington University.

Progress On My Study

Creation Evidence Expo-2

Creation Evidence Expo--March 24, 2013