Giving Thanks

September 25, 2007

Lar, First of all brother, happy birthday to you! He is 30 years old today everyone. I would have gotten on here sooner to tell the world, but I am sure you know why I am getting to it tonight (Erin is away, so I have the kids…). Anyhow, I give thanks for you brother. The Lord has been good to bless me with a friend and brother in Christ like you. Your consistent pursuit of the Lord is a consistent encouragement to me. The fact that I can count on you persisting in your pursuit of the kingdom gives me strength to do the same. I am also thankful for the way in which you refuse to settle for less than God’s best. Your willingness to study the Word of God and deal with it all is a gift to all of us, along with your ability to communicate what you find. Not only that, but this willingness translates into all of life. Let us leave no stone unturned brother, but instead, aim to see His kingdom come in every aspect of our lives for the good of the world and the glory of Hi name.

Second brother, great article. I actually saw it a day or so ago, but didn’t have the chance to read it through. I agree with him wholeheartedly and believe that I have moved beyond my Warren bashing days. Lord knows I wasn’t a big fan. Of course, that is not to say that you will see me out on the street corner selling his books, but Tullian’s point concerning his pursuit of the kingdom (particularly in relationship to social justice issues) should certainly convict people like us who are so sound in our theology, but so slow in our worldwide application. It seems best to applaud what he does well and to gently and respectfully clarify where we disagree and why. I suppose it seems best because it is humble. Now there is a place to start….

Well again brother, happy birthday. One of the greatest ways I think I can encourage you is to say that I praise God for giving me a friend (and neighbor like you). You are certainly a man I want my kids to know well brother. And if the Lord gives us breath, I trust that that will assuredly be the case.

Giving thanks,
Joe

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