Tim Keller inspired me to preach a series of messages based on honset questions people have about the Bible and Christianity. His book The Reason for God got me thinking about it. This post is a link to my message on hell. Re-posted from 2008 11:00 AMKen PierpontSeries: Straight Answers for Honest Questions; Luke 16:19-31
Erasing Hell vs. “No Hell Rob Bell”
I want to recommend a book I have not yet read. I bought it the other day, but I promised our son Daniel he could read the book first. He is training for ministry in Grand Rapids–the home of Rob Bell (No Hell Rob Bell). Some of his classmates have been enthusiastic about Rob Bell’s […]
Young People Leaving the Church
This morning I came upon this thoughtful article about young people who are raised in the church, leaving the church during their post-high school years. It’s worth your time. Somehow I have a feeling that young people are not leaving the church because we didn’t have enough rules. They are not leaving the church because […]
Lighthouse Gospel Church-Ontario, Canada
Last weekend (Thursday night through Saturday morning) I spoke in Canada to 200 men from the Lighthouse Gospel Church in Port Burwell, Ontario. The meeting was at a campground on the north shore of Lake Erie near Blenheim. It was a perfect weekend for a campout. These men were hungry for the things of God […]
It’s Not a Real Bear
Standing in the yard across the street from Granville Cottage is a nine-foot tall bear sculpted with a chain saw. It’s pretty imposing and impressive and an interesting conversation piece. A couple years ago our oldest son and his family came for a visit. I went out to the car to greet our grandson, little […]
Christopher Yen’s Story
Here is a link to Christopher’s site. Check out his videos. His story give hope for homosexuals. Here is a news release from Moody Bible Institute.