http://paulbankson.com Living as a pilgrim and not as a tourist. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:56:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Video of the HLPC team's week in Honduras. Song written and performed by Matt King and the whole team. A little inside humor from their week is involved... ask them about it. http://paulbankson.com/theyre-back-with-video_159/ http://paulbankson.com/29-june-09-new-building-update_158/ First day of actual building work on the church property! http://paulbankson.com/its-begun_157/ I watched with amusement the hoopla surrounding the announcement of the fossil that some scientists were extolling as the "missing link".   It was suggested that this was undeniable proof of Darwin's theory of evolution.  The fossil was nicknamed "Aunt Ida" so as to encourage the idea this is an ancient ... http://paulbankson.com/aunt-ida-the-missing-link_156/ Once again Ron Howard and Tom Hanks bring a Dan Brown novel to life.  I've not read the book or seen the film, but I'm told it pits science against religion.  I'm sure many of our neighbors, friends, family, and co-workers are seeing the film.   Westminster Theological Seminary has ... http://paulbankson.com/angels-demons_155/ T. David Gordon, professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College, is the author of the short but penetrating book entitled Why Johnny Can't Preach:  The Media Have Shaped the Messengers.  It's a book that both encourages and challenges.  I finished it yesterday and have been mulling over its ... http://paulbankson.com/why-johnny-cant-preach_154/ The Gospel Coalition is sponsoring a conference entitled "Entrusted with the Gospel" with some EXCELLENT speakers.  Some of my personal favorites include Tim Keller, John Piper, Phil Ryken, Bryan Chapell, and Ligon Duncan.  The conference runs April 21-23 and is available for free live viewing via the internet.  You can ... http://paulbankson.com/entrusted-with-the-gospel_153/ ~My brother, John, gives some helpful perspective on Maundy Thursday HERE.  By God's grace, we will start our own Maundy Thursday service next year at HLPC. ~Les Newsom gives some great insights into the sufferings of Christ in the garden of Gethsemane HERE. Well worth the time to read! http://paulbankson.com/good-thoughts-for-a-maundy-thursday_152/ This is too good not to share.... http://paulbankson.com/i-confess-i-love-chick-fil-a-too_150/         http://paulbankson.com/watch-ligonier-conference-online_149/