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A Problem With the "Prosperity" Teaching

I (Rob) recently read the book The Heavenly Man . Whether or not you agree with his theological positions, it is filled with provocative statements which cause me to stop and reflect on my own comfortable walk with Christ. p. 214 The path of following the Lord Jesus Christ is not an easy one. Along the...

Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 11-30-2008
Would You Kill Him?

While driving the other day, Caleb asked me a jolting question (translated from French): “Papa, if a bad man came and killed me, would you go and kill the bad man?” Huh? Wow. After recovering from my initial suprise, I thought to myself, “how do I communicate that 1) I will do anything to protect my...

Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 09-18-2008
Advice to Missionaries (and everyone)

I found this over at the desiringgod blog today, which is always a source of encouraging and convicting, God-glorifying discussion. But I'll tell you what... this is simultaneously inspiring and exceedingly difficult: May 29, 2008 | By: John Piper Category: Commentary As I was working on the fifth...

Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 05-29-2008
Video: Piper on the Prosperity Gospel

HT: Justin Taylor

Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 03-04-2008
Caleb's Prayer Last Night

Caleb's prayer last night: "Jesus, I know that you are coming back. It wasn't you that told us, it was the angels, (referring to Acts 1... crazy, eh? Though we know that Jesus told us as well) , but what I want to know is WHEN are you coming back? I know you are coming back, you said you...

Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 02-11-2008
Testimonies of Blood

I (Rob) recently read the book The Heavenly Man . Some very provocative statements regarding the Christian life, discipleship, and suffering really caused me to stop and reflect on my own comfortable walk with Christ. pp. 287-289 God is calling thousands of house church warriors to write their testimonies...

Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 11-12-2007
The Worst They Can Do Is Kill Us

I (Rob) just finished reading the book The Heavenly Man . Whether or not you agree with his theological positions, there are some very provocative statements regarding the Christian life, discipleship, and suffering, sprinkled throughout; which caused me to stop and reflect on my own comfortable walk...

Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 08-20-2007
Don't Pray For Persecution to Stop?!?!

I (Rob) just finished reading the book The Heavenly Man . Whether or not you agree with his theological positions, there are some very provocative statements regarding the Christian life, discipleship, and suffering, sprinkled throughout; which caused me to stop and reflect on my own comfortable walk...

Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 08-13-2007
Rest in Him Behind Bars For a While

I (Rob) just finished reading the book The Heavenly Man . Whether or not you agree with his theological positions, there are some very provocative statements regarding the Christian life, discipleship, and suffering, sprinkled throughout; which caused me to stop and reflect on my own comfortable walk...

Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 08-03-2007
I Hope You Are Disturbed by This

I just began reading the book What's So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancey . Here are a few quotes from the first chapter. I hope you are disturbed by them: I told a story in my book The Jesus I Never Knew , a true story that long afterward continued to haunt me. I heard it from a friend who works...

Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 05-31-2007

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