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5 Hilarious Tweets

August 2, 2010 in Frank's Fives with 0 Comments

Russell Moore – just overheard my 5 year-old quoting the Bible verse, “Be angry and sin all you want.” I’m in damage control mode now. Does explain a lot.

XIANITY – QUOTES: Ted Haggard: “I over-repented”, Evangelicals: “That’s okay, we under-forgave”.

XIANITY – OPINION: The main problem with @GlennBeck talking about Christianity, is Glenn Beck talking.

From a Tweeted Cartoon: Jesus to Peter, “No, I’m talking about Twitter. I literally want you to follow me.”

XIANITY – QUOTES: @RickWarren “Be careful of pointing out the speck in your brother’s eye when there’s a firestick in your own”

Five Quotes from “Hear No Evil”

February 24, 2010 in Books, Frank's Fives with 0 Comments

Here are 5 of my favorite quotes from Hear No Evil: My Story of Innocence, Music, and the Holy Ghost by Matthew Paul Turner. Read my review of the book here.

So many of us Christians are all about being vulnerable, especially when we’re on stage, dressed up in costume and wearing makeup (p 11).

The cool Christians, the ones who wore flip-flop, played acoustic guitars, and stole song ideas from U2 albums really seemed infatuated with John Calvin (p 125).

Timing seemed the main problem for Christians who came to Nashville to be faith-versions of pop stars. By the time God started listening to a particular artist and decided he might like to have his name associated with a particular sound, it was about four years too late (p 150).

As four well-intentioned crazy people asked God to heal me of my stomach woes in the middle of T.G.I. Friday’s — which seemed a little like asking God to take away sex addiction while standing in a strip club — I tried to have faith (p. 165).

Everyone in the congregation was supposed to close their eyes during an altar call…It was difficult for me to close my eyes for long periods of time at that age. Partly because I got bored looking at the back of my eyelids, but mostly because I like knowing which people in our church needed prayer and which ones didn’t. Plus, when one of my friends walked forward to follow the Lord in believers’ baptism, I like looking for opportunities to wave at them (pp 15-16).

5 Memories on Our 5th Wedding Anniversary

September 17, 2009 in Frank's Fives, Marriage with 0 Comments

On September 18, 2004, Suzie became my wife. In celebration, here are my five of my favorite memories. I have many more, but for today these make the top of the list.

1. The night we met.

In October of 2002 in Louisville, KY, I saw Suzie walking by me. I stopped her with the suave line, “Excuse me.” She stopped and we have been an item every since then.

2. Living at City Place in West Palm Beach, Florida.

From 2006 to 2009 we lived in downtown West Palm Beach in the best location in the city. (Click on the link above to check out City Place). Our balcony view was of the hot spot for residents and tourists alike. Fountains, shops, restaurants and concerts were all in full view from our place.

3. Trip to Wakiki in Hawaii.

In October, 2008 we spent several days around the island of Oahu. We had a beautiful beach view and enjoyed romantic days and nights together.

4. The Beaches

Living in South Florida allowed us to live a beach lifestyle. We enjoyed scooter rides along the beach, shell hunting, snorkeling, sun-bathing and swimming in the warm waters. Seafood along the beach was an added bonus.

5. Disney World

Suzie is nuts about Mickey. We made several memorable trips to The Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood Studios. We enjoyed the characters, the rides and Suzie whipping me on the Buzz Lightyear ride.

I could go on and on. It has been a wonderful start to a lifetime together. I have been blessed with a woman who loves me and whom I love deeply.

5 Actions That Will Support P2P

August 30, 2009 in Frank's Fives with 0 Comments

Perhaps this is your first time to visit P2P (Pulpit 2 Pew). If so, welcome. I hope that you will be challenged and join me on my journey of following Jesus.

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5 iPhone Apps to Help You Spiritually

August 18, 2009 in Frank's Fives with 1 Comment

I recently bought an iPhone to replace the phone that I damaged when I fell in a creek at Cherokee Park in Louisville (that’s another story). I have been extremely pleased with all that I am able to do with my iPhone.

On top of keeping up with my friends and the news, I have discovered some great ways to help me spiritually. Some of these usages might require only a minute or two while others can last much longer. Here are my Frank’s Favorite Five:

: Cover of The ESV Study Bible

1. ESV Study Bible

Since I have an ESV Study Bible, I have access to the on-line study Bible. I simply open up my web browser on the iPhone and then save the opening

page to the desktop. I save the page that includes the passage that I am working on memorizing. That way with a click, I have my memory verses in front of me. If I have a free moment, I can rehearse a verse or two.

Mars Hill Church App

2. Mars Hill Church

This is a brand new application that is incredible. I hope other churches will follow suit. The app provides quick access to audio and video sermons, music and blog articles. I highly recommend it.

3. Olive Tree Bible Reader or Stanza Book Reader

These apps provide a free alternative to Amazon’s Kindle. Numerous free e-books exist as well as those for pay. With a quick scan, I have found books by Martin Luther, John Bunyan, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and others.

: Image via CrunchBase

4. Google Reader

Download the Google iPhone application. One of the options is the google reader. This is optimized for viewing on the phone. I quickly added the blogs that I enjoy following. With just a click I can see which blog has a new post and read it at my convenience.

5. iPod

With the iPod function, I can listen to music or a sermon by Matt Chandler, John Piper, Daniel Montgomery or Jimmy Scroggins while I commute. The iPod syncs with iTunes on my laptop so that I have control of which podcasts I want to hear. This week I was able to listen to an entire sermon on my way to and from work. It was time well spent.

Image by parislemon via Flickr

Have you found other iPhone apps that are spiritual tools for you? If so, tell us about them in the comments section.

5 Thoughts by John Calvin on Alcohol

July 14, 2009 in Frank's Fives, History, Uncategorized with 0 Comments

This article is the fifth and final installment of my lists of five aspects related to John Calvin. These articles are in conjunction with the 500th birthday of Calvin which was on July 10th. The previous four lists include:

Since the use or abstinence of alcohol is again a front line issue for Christians, I am including 5 thoughts of Calvin on the subject.

Drunkenness is a shameful abuse of a “noble and most precious gift of God.”
Wine is a “very healthy food.”
Men become drunk “to bury reflection.”
Drunkenness clouds the mind and stupefies the senses.
Drunkenness can lead to other sins.

5 Teachings of John Calvin on Church Music

July 13, 2009 in Frank's Fives, History with 0 Comments

To celebrate the 5ooth birthday of John Calvin (July 10th), I am posting a few lists of 5′s that will shed some light on this important reformer. Previous articles include:

Calvin systematically established an order of worship for the evangelical church. Music and singing were vital elements for him. Here are 5 teachings of his on church music:

Congregational singing is a foundational element of the worship service.
Cheerfulness should characterize this singing.
The Psalms are the best songs.
In singing the Christian stands in the presence of God and the angels.
The result of singing is “like a spur to incite us to pray to and to praise God, to meditate on his works, that we may love, fear, honour, and glorify him.”

5 Qualities John Calvin Desired in a Wife

July 12, 2009 in Frank's Fives, History with 1 Comment

In honor of John Calvin’s 500th birthday on July 10th, this is the 3rd list of 5 aspects of Calvin’s life and works. These lists are intended to acquaint readers with this important figure in the history of the church and civilization.

Previous lists:

At the age of 30, Calvin’s friends strongly encouraged him to get married. He rejected the 1st suggested wife because she did not speak French and her noble background might cause her to put on “airs.” He commented that he would never marry her “unless the Lord had entirely bereft me of my wits.” He rejected a second candidate due to her blemished past. He would marry Idelette de Bure at the age of 31. She was a widow with two children.

The qualities he desired in a wife (physical beauty was not a concern) were that she be:

Chaste
Sensible
Economical
Patient
Willing to take care of his health.

* These are taken from John Calvin–A Biography

5 Thoughts on Society by John Calvin

July 11, 2009 in Frank's Fives, Movies with 2 Comments

This is the 2nd 5-part list highlighting an aspect of the life and works of John Calvin. July 10th was Calvin’s 500th birthday. The previous list was:

5 Criticisms of Martin Luther by John Calvin

Calvin was known as a reformer of society as well as a reformer of the church. Here are 5 thoughts of his on society:

He thought marriage was good for society because it promoted respectability and controlled lascivious wanderings.
He thought monogamy was better than polygamy since rivalry among wives would not produce conjugal harmony.
He preferred small families over large because they were quieter.
He thought a man disgraced if he wore filthy or torn clothing.
He thought that private ownership of property was vital to social order.