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  • Martine's Uncle's Funeral Saturday

    We had spoken several times of Jesus and the cross. Consequently, in our conversations, he returned again and again to the image of Jesus removing the sin from his shoulders and placing it on his own; thereby allowing him to enter into God's presence sans terror, completely in peace. The change was...
    Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 09-25-2008

  • 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

  • Real Authenticity

    "Authenticy". Everyone talks about it (in US evangelical circles anyway). They try new "ancient" experiences, like candles, incense, pillows, and rusty nails, in the name of being "authentic". (Ironically, I actually enjoy many of these sensory experiences.) What makes me...
    Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 06-05-2008

  • 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

  • The Transformation of an Atheist

    The story of one girl: [a few months ago at "Le Lounge"] "I'm an atheist" , she said during her first visit to "Le Lounge". She had a couple of friends there and liked the atmosphere. The God part? Well, she was curious at least to see what all the hubbub was all about...
    Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 05-19-2008

  • Much Weaker than You're Willing to Admit

    "Prayer is much, much, much, much more important than you realize. And your prayer life is much, much, much, much weaker than you are willing to admit." -The last words of the Dwell Conference for urban church planting; spoken by Tim Keller.
    Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 05-02-2008

  • Prison Seminary

    I (Rob) recently read the book The Heavenly Man with some provocative statements about my own comfortable walk with Christ. pp. 311-313 Sometimes Western visitors come to China and ask the house church leaders what seminary they attended. We reply, jokingly yet with underlying seriousness, that we have...
    Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 04-29-2008

  • Video: Piper and MacArthur Talk

    Two VERY different men who have been greatly used by God. Enjoy.
    Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 03-29-2008

  • A Response to Chuck Colson on Quebec

    Recently, Chuck Colson (founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries and BreakPoint ), a man who has been greatly used by God and that I greatly respect and admire, published this article concerning Quebec. To begin, I greatly appreciate Chuck Colson and his tremendous influence, testimony, and resources...
    Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 03-20-2008

  • On Being Cool

    The Pyro Maniacs devote some space each weekend to highlights from The Spurgeon Archive. The following excerpt is from "Unto You, Young Men," a sermon on 1 John 2:14 , preached Wednesday evening, May 13th, 1868, at Westminster Chapel, London. here are some who would think it far worse to be...
    Posted to Rob & Martine Karch (Weblog) by Karch on 03-14-2008
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