Notable Voices (March 15, 2012)

9 Ways to Fight the Temptation of Pornography -- BJ Stockman

A follow-up to one of BJ's previous posts on the negative effects of pornography, he focuses on the biblical and grace-centered way to resist the temptation to view porn. While primarily aimed at men, there is some help here for the growing number of women who are addicted to porn as well.

What I Learned from Steven Curtis Chapman -- Andrew Peterson

Reflecting on a recent tour with Steven Curtis Chapman and Josh Wilson, singer-songwriter Andrew Peterson explains the greatness of God's grace as it has been shown through the life of Steven Curtis Chapman. Andrew is a very talented writer and musician who provides his observations on the greatness of God and the necessity of the Gospel as seen on the road with one of Christian music's greatest ambassadors.

Jesus > -- Justin Buzzard

This short post is a great lesson and reminder that Jesus is greater. Than everything.

5 Tests to Determine If Your Church is Truly Gospel-Centered -- JD Greear

Adapted from a recent message given to local pastors and church leaders at the Advance the Church spring regional, Greear gives us 5 "tests" of gospel-centrality. If pastors are preaching the Spirit-anointed gospel, these 5 things should be the result in their churches, just as they were in the very first one.

Seeing Beyond the Suffering -- Trevin Wax

Facing the reccurence of his father-in-law's cancer, Trevin offers a biblical basis for hope and rejoicing while treading down one of life's most roads.

3 Steps to Running Disney -- Lee Cockerell

Taken from a talk at a recent conference, this former VP of Operations for Walt Disney World Resort, discusses the 3 areas he focused on when running a Disney resort. A must-read for leaders.