The Everyday Christian

John Piper On “Why We Love The Doctrines Of Grace”

Posted in Christianity, Reformed Theology, Religion, Theology by Tom Shelton on October 23, 2009

In this short post Piper gives us a great deal to contemplate.  If you hold to the Doctrines of Grace (Reformed Theology or Calvinism, if you prefer) then this post really helps put what we believe in perspective and does it in a succinct manner.  If you do not hold to the Doctrines of Grace, this post should give you some things to ponder or contemplate.  As you consider this, turn to the Word of God and see what it says.  I encourage you to do so.  It will be time well spent.

2009-2010 TN Vols Basketball Schedule

Posted in College Basketball, Sports, University of Tennessee by Tom Shelton on October 12, 2009

Here is a link to a printable schedule.

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2009-2010 Lady Vols Basketball Schedule

Posted in College Basketball, Sports, University of Tennessee by Tom Shelton on October 12, 2009

Here is a link to a printable schedule.

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I Have Been Interviewed

Posted in Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Religion by Tom Shelton on August 28, 2009

I have been interviewed by my friend Brett concerning my use of Prof. Horner’s Bible Reading System.  You can read part 1 here and part 2 here.  I have been using the system for a little over 100 days now.  If you are interested, go and read the interview and let me know what you think.

Comparing Presidents

Posted in Government, Politics, Ronald Reagan by Tom Shelton on June 23, 2009

comparing-presidents

A picture is worth a thousand words!!

2009 SBC Annual Meeting

Posted in Church, Southern Baptist by Tom Shelton on June 23, 2009

If you can’t attend the annual meeting you can watch it online.  Click here to go to the 2009 annual meeting website and then click the “Watch live stream” button at the top of the page.

If you watch, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.

Do You Know My King?

Posted in Christianity, Religion, Sovereignty, Theology by Tom Shelton on May 26, 2009

Warning: Don’t watch this interview if you don’t want to hear the true Gospel

Posted in Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Religion, Theology by Tom Shelton on May 25, 2009

Book Giveaway

Posted in Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Religion, Theology by Tom Shelton on May 1, 2009

They are having a book giveaway over at The Lighthearted Calvinist.  The book is a commentary on Revelation.  If you are interested, click here and submit an entry.

Prof. Grant Horner’s Bible Reading System

Posted in Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Religion by Tom Shelton on April 25, 2009

I recently came across Prof. Grant Horner’s Bible Reading System in this post by Nathan over at Cal.vini.St.  Basically, this system divides the Bible into 10 lists and you read one chapter from each list each day.  Dr. Horner says “The goal of this system is simple, and twofold: To know scripture, and to love and obey God more!

I often become convicted of the fact that I don’t read my Bible enough.  I am reading it almost on a daily basis (most of the time) but often it is not just to read it.  I am usually preparing for a class that I am teaching.  There is an abundance of Bible reading systems available and I have tried some of them before.  I have never stuck with one for very long because I get bored with the system and want some variety.  Also, sometimes I get distracted with reading other books and spend all (or most)  my available reading time on them.  Please don’t misunderstand me, I don’t think it is wrong to read other books as long as you are not reading something inappropriate.

So, I have decided give Prof. Grant Horner’s Bible Reading System a try.  I just completed Day 5.  I can so that so far it has gone well.  I can recommend that you give it a try.  Dr. Horner also has a Facebook page where you can also check out the system and read comments by people who are using the system.

If you give it a try, let me know how it works for you.