Between Two Worlds: Calvin’s Death-Bed Charge to Older and Younger Men
Posted by Todd Engstrom in leadership on August 7, 2009
The following quote is from Between Two Worlds: Calvin’s Death-Bed Charge to Older and Younger Men on Douglas Bond’s The Betrayal: A Novel on John Calvin (P&R, 2009).
Here’s how John Calvin wisely charged older and younger men just one month prior to his death (p. 369):
April 27, 1564, Calvin called members of the City Council to his side. Extending an emaciated hand in blessing, his body a living cadaver, he blessed and exhorted them. I render here only a portion thereof. “You older ones be not jealous of the gifts which the younger generation has received, but be glad and praise the Lord who has given them.
“And you younger men, be humble and seek not to achieve greater things than you can do; for youth is seldom void of ambition and tends to despise the opinions of others.”
Certainly something I need to hear as an ambitious young man!
Vacation Reading | Overview
Posted by Todd Engstrom in books on August 6, 2009
One of the things I look forward to on vacation is some good time for reading. Over the past two weeks I went through:
I’ll be posting short reviews of each over the next few days…
The Need is the Call | North Africa
Posted by Todd Engstrom in college ministry, missions on August 5, 2009
Some of our students from The Austin Stone have been instrumental in making the video below…maybe you are the person they’re looking for?
Together for Adoption Conference
Posted by Todd Engstrom in adoption on August 4, 2009
Both my wife and I are planning on attending the Together for Adoption Conference 2009 in October.
If we have a group of four or more from The Austin Stone attend, then we are eligible to receive a group discount. Anyone from The Stone interested? Drop me a comment and I’ll connect with you.
Also drop me a comment if you will be there…I’d love to connect!
Back in Action!
Posted by Todd Engstrom in personal on August 3, 2009
Since I know so many of you couldn’t wait for my blogging return, I’m happy to report that I’m back in action and well rested from vacation. I’ll resume regular posting shortly…
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