November, Thanksgiving, and Adoption
November is National Adoption Month. And November 21 was National Adoption Day. And as this month closes out we are thankful for the gift of adoption. Both of our children came into our family through adoption. We are thankful for the gift of life two different college students gave to their offspring. By placing them for adoption they not only gave their babies life, but a loving, Christian home, where they would be loved by a husband and wife bound together in a covenant of marriage in the context of a local church body. My view of adoption has changed considerably over the years. Once viewed as something of an oddity, I had no awareness of the many kids who needed moms and dads. Somehow

Who Needs Black Friday When You Have Cyber December?
Avoid the mobs, flu germs and temptation to overspend. Do your shopping online, and if you do it through worship.com you help support this ministry as well as secure terrific prices. Looking for Passion CD's as gifts? Sacred Revolution CD/DVD combo is onsale today for just $3.99 plus shipping/etc: Join the life-changing worship challenge from OneDay03 with this CD/DVD combo! Features teaching clips from Beth Moore, John Piper, and Louie Giglio; and live performances, video singles, and music tracks such as "O Praise Him" (David Crowder Band); "Holy Is the Lord" (Chris Tomlin); and "Knees to the Earth" (Christy Nockels). Check out this CD/DVD and other passion m

Please Pray: Matt Chandler and Johnny Hunt
From Mark Driscoll earlier today: My friend Pastor Matt Chandler apparently had a seizure, passed out, fell and hit his head, bit his tongue, got a black eye, & was rushed to the ER. ....he will see a neurosurgeon next week regarding a small mass they found on his frontal lobe. He texted saying he's surrounded with love from his family & church. This one has hit me hard. He is a wonderful friend, amazing preacher, & dear brother. I'm sure his wife & kids are in a tough spot & we'll ke...ep you posted. Knowing Matt, the gospel will ring out strong. He's the best. From Johnny Hunt, President of the Southern Baptist Convention earlier this week: I wanted to drop you a note

Louie Giglio: So, So Grateful
From Louie Giglio: It’s not hard for Shelley and me to remember back to late spring 1995. It was a turbulent time in our lives as we said goodbye to ten years of campus ministry in Texas, leaving behind the students we loved and a movement we had leveraged what little we had for. Our plan, though uncertain, was to move to Atlanta to help my mom care for my dad who had become disabled seven years earlier as a result of a rare brain virus. Helping her was unmistakably clear. Everything else was up for grabs. But, before we could actually complete the move my dad suddenly died of a heart attack on Friday, April 28. Shelley and I got the news while I was speaking at a conference in Boston. We

Mac Powell, Rockstar, and National Adoption Day
“People ask me how I stay humble,” says Mac. “If I’m humble it’s because I have a family and wife who don’t treat me like a rockstar. Who couldn’t care less if I win Grammy Awards.” Mac doesn’t hesitate to provide an example. He recalls a sold-out arena. A crowd chanting the band’s name. “Third Day! Third Day!” And the thought “I’m in the greatest Christian rock band in the world!” Then the trailer door swings open, two arms holding a baby emerge, his wife’s voice, “Mac. Will you change this diaper?” “I’m humble because I can’t help but stay humble,” says Mac. And Aimee isn’t the only one to keep “Papa�