Mark Steyn is a brave guy. It takes a certain kind of bravado to write a book criticizing Islam. Just a few days ago I heard an author mention a book he has written dealing with Islam, but suggested that it will only be released posthumously. Other books on the subject have been released anonymously.…
This quote comes courtesy of D.A. Carson and the book he edited entitled Worship by the Book. It seemed appropriate in light of what I posted this morning. Carson has just defined worship and is now expanding on his definition. I have bolded the section that I found most edifying. “In an age increasingly suspicious…
The band All Star United has released some good and fun songs over the years. Unfortunately I’ve sometimes found them to toe the line a little bit with their humor. On the whole, though, they write some memorable songs and songs that tend to speak to some of the trends in the Christian world. They…
Friday March 30, 2007 Books: From Road to Emmaus comes a worthwhile tip about getting books cheaply. Humor: Check out step twenty in this Google map plotting the route from Chicago to London. Theology: Jeremy Pierce on the long
I’ve been thinking for a while now that it would be interesting and beneficial to have bloggers post their testimonies to their blogs. Some have already done this, but many (myself included) have not. And yet I love testimonies and find them so beautiful and so moving. It is amazing to read about the many…
Thursday March 29, 2007 Church: Has anyone heard of these, dad and daughter purity balls? Book: James White’s new book, written and published in just 30 days, is just about ready. Gadget: I want one of these. I’m sure you do too. Du Jour: John Piper writes about things his father learned. Religion: ABC asks…
The following quote is from the pen of Horatius Bonar (1808 – 1889), the great Scottish preacher, poet, author and hymn writer. In all unbelief there are these two things–a good opinion of one’s self and a bad opinion of God. Man’s good opinion of himself makes him think it quite possible to win God’s…
I was skimming headlines a few days ago and noticed a story about some activists on a college campus who were planning to cover all of the school’s mirrors for a day. I did not read long enough to see why they wanted to do this, but I assume it was somehow meant to draw…
Wednesday March 28, 2007 Conference: Alistair Begg has a quick note for those attending The Basics conference in May. Jesus: Here is a long and thorough statistical analysis of the Jesus Family Tomb. Photos: Some gay professional activists protested at Southern Seminary a couple of days ago (story). Denny Burk has some photos. Quote: Joshua…
Here is Iain Murray writing on the death of the great Scottish preacher Robert Bruce: Bruce was now some seventy-five years of age, his wife had been dead for several years and he was also ready for home. “I wonder why I am kept here so long,” he would say to friends. The following year,…
Inside Narnia was one of the many books published in advance of the recent movie adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. In this book Devin Brown, a Lewis scholar and aficionado, offers a detailed look into the world of Narnia, digging far beyond the surface, and exploring this magical world.…
Tuesday March 27, 2007 RIP: A sad story, but one with a moral. Relationships: Carolyn McCulley points out that “Boundless” has a good article dealing with misplaced trust. Books: Another take on the bestselling “The Secret.” This one comes courtesy of Al Mohler. Review: Marni Chediak reviews Mark Steyn’s “America Alone.” Photographs: Amazing photos of…
There was an interesting documentary last night on TLC. It featured Abby and Brittany Hensel, twins who were born in Minnesota in 1990. As the result of a rare abnormality, Abby and Brittany were born conjoined. They have two heads but one body. They have two arms and legs and each girl controls one of…
Monday March 26, 2007 Music: C.T. has a long and interesting article about the Passion movement. Science: Discover has several articles featuring twenty things you didn’t know about a variety of topics. How about this: “A pair of brown rats can produce as many as 2,000 descendants in a year if left to breed unchecked.”…
King for a Week is an honor I bestow on blogs that I feel are making a valuable contribution to my faith and the faith of other believers. Every two weeks (or so) I select a blog, link to it from my site, and add that site’s most recent headlines to my right sidebar. While…
Roy Halladay is Toronto Blue Jays’ ace pitcher and is one of the top players in baseball. Halladay has a well-established routine that begins as soon as a game is complete and continues until the next game has begun five or six days later. He has another routine which takes him from the end of…
Based on many trips over the U.S.-Canada border in the past weeks and months, I’d like to suggest the top ten things not to say to a U.S. Customs agent (or border guard): 10. “Want to bet that I make more than you do?” 9. “So an Iranian, a Cuban and a North Korean walk…
Friday March 23, 2007 Du Jour: Lydia has a very good article about “Modesty and Other Women’s Husbands.” What she says applies to other men’s wives as well. Entertainment: Here is another one for the American Idol fan. Turns out another contestant is a worship leader and four of the finalists claim to be believers.…
Through the past few decades there has been a great resurgence of interest in the Puritans. This resurgence seems to have begun with Martin Lloyd-Jones who would often refer to their works in his sermons. People would then ask “Where can I get these books?” Banner of Truth began to reprint the books and soon…
Thursday March 22, 2007 Film: This site has a list of the web’s best free documentaries. You’ll have to choose with care, of course, but it looks like there are some good ones there. Media: 8 of 10 Americans agree that there is too much sex, violence and profanity on TV. Conference: I have updated…