Justus et Peccator

Matt Chandler: The Cross

2009-06-18T01:10:00.004-05:00

Listened to this series tonight while editing. Commend them whole heartedly to you. Please take them?Matt Chandler: Glory Thieves (The Cross Part 1)Matt Chandler: A Response to Thievery (The Cross Part 2)Matt Chandler: A Second Response to Thievery (The Cross Part 3)Matt Chandler: A Vocabulary of the Cross (The Cross Part 4)Matt Chandler: Of First Importance (The Cross Part 5)Matt Chandler:

Two Reasons Why I Love Derek Webb.

2009-06-01T11:01:00.007-05:00

Thankful You know I ran acrossAn old box of lettersWhen I was bagging up some clothes for goodwillBut you know I had to laughAt the same old strugglesThat plagued me then are plaguing me still‘Cause I know the road is longFrom the ground to gloryBut a boy can hope he’s getting some placeBut you see I’m running fromThe very clothes I’m wearingAnd dressed like this I’m fit for the chaseYou know

AOG Project, Chapter 8.

2009-05-07T02:00:00.002-05:00

8. THE HOLINESS OF GOD "Who shall not fear Thee, O Lord, and glorify Thy name? for Thou only art holy" (Rev. 15:4). He only is independently, infinitely, immutably holy. In Scripture He is frequently styled "The Holy One": He is so because the sum of all moral excellency is found in Him. He is absolute Purity, unsullied even by the shadow of sin.

Chpt. 7, The Immutability of God, The Photos.

2009-05-04T12:17:00.004-05:00

Joshua, Maine.[ Who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked. When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid; He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters and set my feet upon a rock.

Unshrivel My Heart.

2009-04-27T21:12:00.001-05:00

"It astonishes me how many Christians watch the same banal, empty, silly, trivial, titillating, suggestive, immodest TV shows that most unbelievers watch - and then wonder why their spiritual lives are weak and their worship experience is shallow with no intensity. If you really want to hear the Word of God the way he means to be heard in truth and joy and power, turn off the television on

April Book Recommendation.

2009-04-20T15:42:00.008-05:00

Daniel Defoe - Robinson CrusoeI caused Friday to gather all the skulls, bones, flesh, and whatever remained, and lay them together in a heap, and make a great fire upon it, and burn them all to ashes. I found Friday had still a hankering stomach after some of the flesh, and was still a cannibal in his nature; but I showed so much abhorrence at the very thoughts of it, and at the least appearance

Lord's Lake.

2009-04-15T05:06:00.009-05:00

Ryan and I had the privilege to meet up with two fellow heirs in the grace of life last weekend for a time of communion with each other and nature. Michael Spotts is a fellow blogger from the west coast, whose didactic posts have been a blessing to me over the past year+, and whose encouraging fellowship I already miss. His, and now our, Wisconsinite friend Erin also joined us at the newly

Heartcry Attributes of God Conference 2005.

2009-04-14T19:15:00.010-05:00

If anyone wants more teaching on the attributes of God apart from our good friend Pink's wonderful work, I recommend the sermons below. In fact, I urge you to listen to them. I know there are a plethora of 'Christian' conferences that are going on at all seasons of every year, but this is one that changed my life and may very well change yours. The names of these preachers may be unfamiliar to

Florida Pt. 2 - The People.

2009-04-14T11:07:00.000-05:00

Chpt. 5, The Sovereignty of God - The Photos.

2009-04-07T15:24:00.003-05:00

Graeme, Iowa

AoG Project, Chapter 7.

2009-04-07T15:19:00.002-05:00

(Send me any and all of your art before next Monday the 13th, and I'll post them on Monday the 27rd. If you would like to memorize some verses pertaining to the attribute of God's Immutability I recommend Duet. 32:4, James 1:17, Jer. 31:3, Psalm 100:5. If your coming into this project a little late, HERE is an explanation as to what it's all about. If would like to read any of the previous

Florida Pt. 1 - The Places.

2009-03-30T19:58:00.003-05:00

Did not have much time to shoot the 'scapes while I was down south, but here are a few humble offerings.

Updates and Stuff.

2009-03-25T16:58:00.019-05:00

Lots of stuff to cover, so let's get started shall we?+ I've discovered (only took a few weeks) that the 'Attributes' project is moving a little too quickly for everyone, including myself, so I've decided to make it a bi-weekly event instead of a weekly one. This will give us more time to meditate on these measureless doctrines, as well as more time to get our creative juices flowing and our

Chpt. 5, The Supremacy of God, The Photos.

2009-03-17T08:51:00.004-05:00

Nathan, Tennessee[ I've never really thought about how much we humanize God. To think of Him as a supreme being, unlike anything or anyone else, can often make us as humans uncomfortable, so to make ourselves feel better, we make Him like us. At least, I know I do. He isn't subject to the same faults we are; He doesn't get confused or forget about us and our difficulties; in fact, we are His

AoG Project, Chapter 6.

2009-03-16T16:30:00.004-05:00

(Send me any and all of your art before next Sunday the 22nd, and I'll post them on Monday the 23rd. If you would like to memorize some verses pertaining to the attribute of God's sovereignty I recommend Romans 9:18, Isa. 45:9, 2nd Timothy 1:19, Matt. 20:15. If your coming into this project a little late, HERE is an explanation as to what it's all about. If would like to read any of the

Florida For a Week.

2009-03-07T14:16:00.007-06:00

I will be down in Florida for a dear brother's wedding until Monday 3/16, so ya'll have an extra week for Chapter 5's photos.Pray for our safe travel, and that we would have a God glorifying week down there as we share in our friend's union.If you're good I may bring you back a Disney snow-globe.

For Michael Spotts.

2009-03-06T13:21:00.000-06:00

Love Ryan and Graeme.

Chpt 4., The Foreknowledge of God - The Photos.

2009-03-02T15:45:00.003-06:00

Kim, Minnesota[ ...I know thee by name...Ex. 33:17...Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee...Jer. 1:5 ]----Graeme, Iowa[ I don't have many profound or new thoughts on the subject, but this chapter granted me a little more grace to repent for my non-reverence to this God who knew me before anything we know as 'creation' existed. I especially enjoyed the first

AoG Project, Chapter 5.

2009-03-02T15:40:00.002-06:00

(Send me any and all of your art before next Sunday the 1st, and I'll post them on Monday the 2nd. If you would like to memorize some verses pertaining to the attribute of God's knowledge I recommend 1 Chron. 29:11, 12, Job 23:13, Prov. 21:1, Jas. 4:13,15, Ps. 31:15. If your coming into this project a little late, HERE is an explanation as to what it's all about. If would like to read any

Chpt. 3, The Knowledge of God - The Photos.

2009-02-23T15:10:00.002-06:00

Josh, Maine.[ "Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. … If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me. Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.

AoG Project, Chapt. 4.

2009-02-23T15:02:00.002-06:00

(Send me any and all of your art before next Sunday the 1st, and I'll post them on Monday the 2nd. If you would like to memorize some verses pertaining to the attribute of God's knowledge I recommend Jer. 1:5, Acts. 2:23, Rom. 8:29-30, 1st Peter 1:1-2. If your coming into this project a little late, HERE is an explanation as to what it's all about. If would like to read any of the previous

Chpt. 2, God's Decrees - The Photos.

2009-02-16T08:50:00.005-06:00

Joshua, Maine[ "“Every purpose is established by counsel…” Proverbs 20:18“…who hath been his counsellor?” Rom 11:34“Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.” Act 15:18“…according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will” Eph 1:11What blessed truth! O Father of infinite wisdom, thank You. Do you not see all my ways, and count all my

AoG Project, Chpt. 3

2009-02-16T08:40:00.002-06:00

(Send me any and all of your art before next Sunday the 22nd, and I'll post them on Monday the 23rd. If you would like to memorize some verses pertaining to the attribute of God's knowledge I recommend Heb. 4:13, Ps. 139:2-4, Ezek. 11:5, or Dan. 4:35. If your coming into this project a little late, HERE is an explanation as to what it's all about. If would like to read any of the previous

New Site is Live!!

2009-02-13T11:01:00.006-06:00

I 'm very excited to be able to invite you all to check out the new pitmanphotography.com!As I'm sure you've noticed from browsing the site, I've made the decision to move away from shooting weddings and am diving into the realm of modern children's and family portraits. The reasons for this are varied and dear to me, and if you're interested I'd invite you to ask me personally instead of having

Mark Driscoll

2009-02-12T01:45:00.003-06:00

I haven't always been a fan of his, but his recent public repentance eradicated most of my issues. If you haven't picked up his new book, Death By Love, I heartily recommend it. This clip below had me in stitches. Hope you enjoy it."Rabbi-esque"

Chpt. 1, God's Solitariness - The Photos.

2009-02-09T14:55:00.007-06:00

Erin, Wisconsin[ I realize that God is completely unlike anything, therefore taking pictures that remind you of His attributes really is impossible. after almost 7 days of failure i had given up hope and sat down to get some more work done, then low and behold it was right before me. so here it is, my picture for this week on the solitariness of God. here also are my thoughts: God needs no one

AoG Project, Chapter 2.

2009-02-09T14:49:00.004-06:00

(Send me any and all of your art before next Sunday the 15th, and I'll post them on Monday the 16th. Hope this chapter edifies you as much as it did me. If you would like to memorize some verses pertaining to the attribute of God's purposefulness I recommend Acts 15:18, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:28, or Isaiah 40: 13-14. If your coming into this project a little late, HERE is an explanation as to

A request.

2009-02-06T02:37:00.010-06:00

Brother Paul Washer's ministry has greatly affected my life over the past two years. God has used him mightily to teach me through his sermons - of which I probably retain about 10% of the hundreds I've listened to. Although I do not remember them all, they all have fed me and kept me and molded me towards God through the ups and downs of my recent Christian life. Tonight I was led to listen to

AoG Project, Chapter 1.

2009-02-02T11:05:00.005-06:00

(Send me any and all of your art before next Sunday (the 8th) and I'll post them on Monday the 9th. Hope this chapter edifies you as much as it did me. If you would like to memorize some verses pertaining to the attribute of God's solitariness I recommend Exodus 15:11, Job 26:14, 1st Timothy 6:16, or Isaiah 40: 15-18. If you'd like to read the short introduction to Pink's work, it is

Attributes of God Project.

2009-01-30T13:23:00.009-06:00

Do you know God? Do you really know Him? Can you list for me all of His attributes as they are laid out in scripture? I mean...He is God, right? The most important being ever. The one worthy of our everything.Sadly, most of us (myself included) don't know God like we should. We confess Him, and say we put Him first, but in reality a lot of us couldn't even go through our bibles and show

Consider Helping Josh's Mom.

2009-01-26T15:03:00.001-06:00

Josh is the author of the very edifying blog, Truth Matters, and is a member of the notable Reformata blog ring whose network includes Symphony of Scripture, Christian Research Network, Slice of Laodicea, Reformed Voices, and Lane Chaplin, amongst others. Josh seems to be a faithful brother and member of the online Christian community.For three years his mother, Carol, has been battling cancer,

Coldplay - Life In Technicolor ii

2009-01-21T11:57:00.008-06:00

This made me laugh so hard I cried. Even in a place where nobody knowsthem or cares that much about who they are, and are more confused than impressed, Coldplay is still Coldplay...The Largest Band on Earth!Hope it makes you smile.

January.1.2

2009-01-19T14:54:00.006-06:00

"The woods are lovely, dark and deep.But I have promises to keep,And miles to go before I sleep,And Miles to go before I sleep."

Verses on my Heart Tonight.

2009-01-12T23:50:00.004-06:00

May they bring blessings and repentance.Matthew 25:26,29-30But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? ...For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the worthless servant into the outer

January.1.1

2009-01-09T13:04:00.005-06:00

"There are children of God who need this text, ‘Behold, I make all things new,’ whose sigh is that they so soon grow dull and weary in the ways of God, and therefore they need daily renewing. After a few months a vigorous young Christian will begin to cool down; and those who have been long in the ways of God find that final perseverance must be a miracle if ever it is to be accomplished, for

You Must Suffer. I Must Suffer.

2009-01-06T23:29:00.002-06:00

2009 'To Read' List.

2009-01-06T21:06:00.009-06:00

Why not? Everyone else has their year mapped out already... The plan this year is to read less books and spend more of my time in the Scriptures, Prayer, and diligently studying my Greek. Although primarily theological, I put my extra-biblical reading above all three of those (more important) items this year, and I don't want to fall into that trap again this year. Feel free to keep me

Decembrrrrrr photos

2008-12-18T11:04:00.004-06:00

Anti-Meridian Review...

2008-12-04T17:04:00.004-06:00

...is up, over at intothehill.com. If your so inclined.

One does not simply...

2008-11-18T09:54:00.003-06:00

...poorly photoshop their way into the Desiring God Conference...no.....it is folly.

October Photos. 2.

2008-10-27T12:31:00.000-05:00

May these lead you to your knees.

2008-10-08T23:29:00.002-05:00

-----Here you may suppose the Father to say, when driving his bargain with Christ for you:Father: "My son, here is a company of poor miserable souls, that have utterly undone themselves, and now lie open to my justice! Justice demands satisfaction for them, or will satisfy itself in the eternal ruin of them: What shall be done for these souls And thus Christ returns."Son: "O my Father, such is my

October Photos. 1.

2008-10-07T16:38:00.001-05:00

Some Stuff.

2008-10-01T14:59:00.010-05:00

1. I've created a directory of sermons that have shaped and changed me HERE. It will also be listed on my sidebar as 'My Sermonshelf.' I hope they will be a blessing in your life.2. Michael Spotts is giving away books! Head on over to the Open Life blog to enter to win this months - a glorious copy of Tomas Watson's Body of Divinity! There are a few rules so make sure to read the post

September Photos

2008-09-10T16:37:00.003-05:00

Just a few of my favorites from this month. Drowning insecurities with the beauty of design.

Old Books.

2008-09-08T23:32:00.006-05:00

There is a strange idea abroad that in every subject the ancient books should be read only by the professionals, and that the amateur should content himself with the modern books. Thus I have found as a tutor in English Literature that if the average student wants to find out something about Platonism, the very last thing he thinks of doing is to take a translation of Plato off the library

Doctrine.

2008-09-03T13:55:00.003-05:00

"But the Gospel is not only news. It is first news, and then it is doctrine. Doctrine means teaching, explaining, clarifying. Doctrine is part of the gospel because news can't be just declared by the mouth of a herald - it has to be understood in the mind of the hearer. If the town crier says, "Amnesty is herewith published by the mercy of your Sovereign," someone will ask, "what does '

A Matthew Henry Moment

2008-08-19T18:48:00.003-05:00

And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the Lord being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.

Some Newer Work

2008-08-18T02:22:00.001-05:00

Some of my favorites from this summer. I need to post more photos.

Book Review - 'The Cross'

2008-08-18T02:06:00.003-05:00

The Cross: God’s Way of SalvationMartyn Lloyd-Jones, Crossway Books, 1986, 224 pages, $12 (paperback)Few books have impacted me emotionally as “The Cross” by D. Martin Lloyd-Jones. The first 100 pages flew by me late one Wednesday night leaving behind a small, broken man on the floor crying out in worship and thanksgiving. Page by page Mr. Lloyd-Jones, like a jeweler examining a diamond in the

Piper Paints People-Pictures

2008-08-13T14:45:00.021-05:00

Listening through these has been such a blessing to me in the past few weeks. I thoroughly recommend you burn a few of them and listen in your car or while doing some busy work. They are all very well done (save the MLJ one), but I especially hope you'll do some right-click save-as on this one, and this one, this one, and definitely this one. I've been very encouraged hearing about the lives,

On Sovereignty and Supremacy

2008-07-21T16:53:00.007-05:00

A.W. Pink on God's Supremacy"Of old, God complained to an apostate Israel, Thou thoughtest that I was altogether as thyself. (Ps. 50:21). Such must now be His indictment against an apostate Christendom. Men imagine that the Most High is moved by sentiment, rather than actuated by principle. They suppose that His omnipotency is such an idle fiction that Satan is thwarting His designs on every side

Ironside answers the agnostic

2008-07-15T11:08:00.007-05:00

This is taken from Boice's "Standing on the Rock", a book defending biblical inerrency, authority and sufficiency. The specific chapter was dealing with positive evidence for the bible - or why we can be assured that it is trustworthy. Besides the bibles amazing preservation over thousands of years, it's incredible unity though over 30 human authors were used, it's self-attestingness, and it's

Prayer

2008-07-11T17:24:00.010-05:00

I really enjoyed that video. The concentric way of prayer and how we should be 'scripture-praying' were very encouraging to me. It also inspired me to set aside a particular area to pray in. Since I have no woods currently available, I opted to buy a little stool and place it in the corner of my study. By setting aside a particular place for praying, you avoid many distractions and remained

Updated Bookshelf

2008-06-30T03:49:00.004-05:00

I've updated and recategorized my "bookshelf", which is found yonder on the sidebar on the right side of your screen (or here). If you've got time to check it out, these are titles that receive my whole-hearted approval, which is an honor every author sets out to achieve prior to touching ink to parchment. =)These works have helped mold and teach me as I journey to 'study to show myself a

#5 John Piper - Sovereign Joy in the Life and Thought of St. Augustine

2008-06-20T16:35:00.003-05:00

(A series of 48 sermons that have angered, broken, impacted, molded, and changed me.)