returned

Well, my brother and I made it back safely and in less than 18 hours (that was a crazy trip back last February).

It was a great weekend with hours of great teaching. I would highly recommend you reading, watching or listening to every one of the sessions (8 in all).

Specifically I believe you should listen to these: (well, i'll have to add the links later...because there seems to be an error on the site...stay tuned)

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links are updated and the desiring God site seems to be up and running again
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Mark Driscoll's talk on the use of tough language

Bob Kauflin's amazing talk on words and worship

John Piper's words of warning

Sinclair Ferugson's walk through James

-joe

day one of the conference

Tonight was the first night of the Desiring God National Conference. My brother, Justin, and I are both attending.

Tonight we met a lady named Cheryl and a few members of her family. She's a good lady who goes to John Piper's church. She has a passion for hearing and making sure that the word of God is preached diligently from the Scriptures.

Also, tonight, was the first time I've heard Sinclair Ferguson live and it was a real treat. He spoke on James 3 and it was both encouraging and challenging. To live with a bridled tongue, under control, is a constant battle. But, thanks be to God, that Christ is our salvation.

I encourage you to give both the sermon and the Q&A with Piper, Driscoll and Ferguson afterward at desiringgod.org.

-joe

in other news

Desiring God has posted all the audio and video from their conference online at this page.

I will be spending time listening to as much of it as I can tomorrow. You should too.

-joe

desiring God

check out the latest blog on desiring God
it is a pre-preview of the coming book by Piper, Carson, Driscoll, Wells, Bauchman, Taylor and Keller called "The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World. mmm...can't wait.

-joe

desiring God

despite the fact that I'm a self-proclaimed piper fanatic, i'd never actually read the book that gave his site its name: Desiring God

I began reading it the last couple of days and man, what a joy in my life that i've never been able to express before. already i feel more free in Christ. already i have more joy. already i desire God more.

i highly recommend picking it up. here's the book link: Desiring God