Tim Ellsworth

Second annual Andrew Fuller Center Conference

Tim — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:58:36 +0000

The Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies will host its second annual conference on the campus of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Aug. 25-26. Speakers include Albert Mohler, Malcolm Yarnell, Tom Nettles, Barry Howson and Austin Walker

More information is available from Steve Weaver.

It’s Open Blog Friday

Tim — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:44:03 +0000

Have a good weekend.

Worst franchises in sports

Tim — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:03:51 +0000

FOX Sports gives you their top 10 of worst franchises in pro sports:

1. Pittsburgh Pirates
2. Kansas City Royals
3. Arizona Cardinals
4. Tampa Bay Rays
5. Detroit Lions
6. Boston Bruins
7. Minnesota Twins
8. Atlanta Hawks
9. Memphis Grizzlies
10. Los Angeles Clippers

New stories on BP Sports

Tim — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:19:35 +0000

MLB infielders sound off on matters of faith
Olympics: Appeals grow for Bush to protest
Heisman gives Tebow platform to talk about Christ
CSU baseball nips Furman
C-N softball advances in regional

Rick Ankiel has a cannon

Tim — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:24:24 +0000

Did you see Rick Ankiel nail two runners at third base last night? If you missed it, you can see the highlights here. Wow.

Oh, and he also homered in the game. Not a bad night.

Wanted: Columnists for BP Sports

Tim — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:45:30 +0000

Baptist Press Sports (www.bpsports.net) is looking for a couple of people to write faith-based sports columns on a regular basis. E-mail me if you’d like to inquire further.

Book recommendations

Tim — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:31:34 +0000

Just wanted to pass along a few recommendations for books that I’ve read recently. The first is Tim Keller’s “The Reason for God.” Keller does an outstanding job of answering some of the most common objections people have to Christianity. My highlighter worked overtime on this book.

The second is “Instructing a Child’s Heart” by Tedd and Margy Tripp. The book is a follow-up to the Tripps’ excellent “Shepherding a Child’s Heart.” With these two books, the Tripps have been an incredible blessing to Christian parents who take seriously their task to raise godly children.

And just for fun, I read Ben Mezrich’s “Bringing Down the House” — the story of the MIT blackjack team members who used their math skills to win millions in Vegas. Simply fascinating. I couldn’t put it down.

Greetings from the three of us

Tim — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:41:04 +0000

The cruise was most relaxing, and was a break that I desperately needed. We were originally planning for the trip to be only for Sarah and me, but we found out a few days before leaving that we would have a little stowaway with us.

New stories on BP Sports

Tim — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:32:12 +0000

Jones maturing in faith in twilight of career
Felix’s faith emphasized in SI story
Bengals select Lynch in sixth round
Two C-N players sign with NFL teams
Three from Baylor sign with NFL teams

Cruisin’ away

Tim — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:56:45 +0000

Tomorrow morning Sarah and I leave for an extended weekend Caribbean jaunt to Cozumel, Mexico. Blogging will not be on my mind, so don’t expect any new posts for a few days.

It’ll be our first cruise. If you have any advice for us newbies, please pass it along.

Broadcasting boo-boo

Tim — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:49:00 +0000

Get a load of this from Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow. He had a little trouble with the word “shot.”

Warning: Adult language (albeit by accident). Don’t watch it if you’re easily offended.

Hat tip: Awful Announcing

New stories on BP Sports

Tim — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:53:30 +0000

Former big leaguer Sanderson now models Christ as player agent
Smoltz joins 3,000 K club
Warner wins AIA award
CBU softball wins fifth straight conference title
Brad Locke: Fool’s glory