A Tribute to My Father
By John Piper My father was the happiest man I have ever known. Not that he never grumbled (he was a golfer who lost a lot of balls). But he was rooted so firmly in the glory of God’s grace that nothing could keep him down for long. He loved the promises of God. I just heard him say yesterday on an old recording, quoting William Carey, “The future is as bright as the promises of God.” He really believed Romans 8:28. He prayed it and sang it and preached and lived in the joy of it. And he led people to Christ in ...
What is Project 818?
Project 818 is about men . . . a certain group of men. Men with children. Dads. All kinds of dads in all kinds of situations. Married men with children, single dads doing the best they can to be there for their kids. Dads whose kids are grown with kids of their own. Why “818?” 818 stands for Isaiah 8:18 where Isaiah makes the follow statement: “Here am I and the children whom the Lord has given me. We are for signs and wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts Who dwells in Mount Zion.” Isaiah realized God had blessed him with his ...
Wear it proud
A few years ago we gave the dads in our church (Refuge Calvary Chapel in Huntington Beach) a black wristband with the simple imprint of “Project 818”. We asked the dads in our church to wear them as a reminder to pray for their kids daily. That was four years ago and today I still see dads proudly wearing their bands.
A Case in Point
Our culture is in crisis when it comes to family matters. Thousands of writers have bemoaned the fact that the fabric of society is unraveling. In fact, as I write this, sitting in a local caffeine store, I am overhearing a discussion at a table next to me. A father is complaining about how unfair the court was to place his children in protective services and not let him know where they are. He loudly announces that he doesn’t even know what he’s been accused of. He is animated and fuming and adamant that this is a travesty of justice. I ...
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A Tribute to My Father
By John Piper My father was the happiest man I have ever known. Not that he never...
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A Case in Point
Our culture is in crisis when it comes to family matters. Thousands of writers have...
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8 cow wife
As told by Johnny Lingo… When I sailed to Kiniwata, an island in the Pacific, I took along a notebook. After I got back it was filled with descriptions of flora and fauna, native customs and costume. But the only note that still interests me is the one that says: “Johnny Lingo gave eight cows to Sarita’s father.” And I don’t need... [Read more]
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