This morning we continue with our reading of John Owen’s classic Overcoming Sin and Temptation. If you’d like to know more about this reading project, you can read about it right here: Reading Classics Together. We’re into the real heart of the book now and are looking at specific instructions on how to put sin…
Thursday January 31, 2008 What Year Is It Again?“Toronto District School Board trustees approved creating the province’s first publicly funded Africentric school.” That’s right–segregated schooling. Grace QuotesHere’s a site with a great collection of Christian quotes. Free from Max McLeanMax McLean has released a free MP3 recording called “Perfect Love.” It has biblical reflections on…
Yesterday I posted the first portion of an interview with Devin Brown, author of Inside Prince Caspian and Inside Narnia. Today we continue with the second and final piece, and look at mistakes people make when reading the Narnia books and the film adaptations of Lewis’s works. TC: What are some of the most common…
Wednesday January 30, 2008 Ligonier Streaming T4G ’06Ligonier Ministries are streaming the T4G’06 messages and panels on the Ligonier site. C.J. Mahaney BlogC.J. Mahaney now has a blog of his own. True Male FriendshipThe CBMW blog is featuring a series on true male friendship, encouraging men to pursue true biblical friendship. Global Church Advancement ConferenceAlex…
Last week I posted a review of Inside Prince Caspian, a new book by Devin Brown and a follow-up to his earlier work Inside Narnia. These books provide literary analysis of the Narnia books and have greatly enhanced my understanding of and enjoyment of C.S. Lewis’s imaginary world. I thought it would be interesting to…
I am a little bit late to the party with this book. Released in hardcover in 2001 and paperback in 2002, John Adams is regarded as one of David McCullough’s greatest achievements. This is no little praise for a man who had previously won a Pulitzer prize (for his biography of Harry Truman)—a reward he…
Tuesday January 29, 2008 Chinese Reformed BookstoreThe people behind Monergism Books have just opened a new store, this one selling Reformed resources in Chinese. ScientologyIf you’ve been hearing about all the furor regarding Scientology the past couple of weeks, you may find this a good article to get oriented with this cult/religion. A380 CockpitThis has…
Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you, filling you with vain hopes. They speak visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord. They say continually to those who despise the word of the Lord, ‘It shall be well with…
Monday January 28, 2008 Is Homemaking the Only Priority?Carolyn McCulley begins what promises to be an interesting series answering this question. Old and AloneDr. Mohler discusses a new article “looking at what happens when divorced parents age — a significant demographic trend in a world of aging baby boomers.” Tips for ParentingThis site has a…
Yesterday I posted a prayer for the Lord’s Day eve and said that I had made that prayer my own. Unfortunately that venerable Puritan neglected to pray for health and good sleep and, as it happens, I enjoyed neither last night. The kids were hacking and coughing and I woke up in the wee hours…
In the tradition I grew up in, Saturday was considered a prelude to Sunday. It was a day of preparation for the Lord’s Day to come. I recently read a biography of theologian John Murray and enjoyed reading about how he understood the day in the same way (which makes good sense since he was…
Since my book was released I’ve had a few requests to share what I’ve learned about the book-writing process. Friday seemed like a good day to do that. On the whole I found writing the book to be an overwhelmingly positive experience and one I hope to enjoy again. There are currently no plans for…
Friday January 25, 2008 Sovereign Grace SaleFor the month of February Sovereign Grace will be selling all CDs for six dollars. With free shipping. Pursuit of Godliness books will be $5. Free shipping is a US-only deal. Canadians and others lodge your protest here! Monergism Books SaleMonergism Books is also offering free shipping until tomorrow.…
This morning we continue with our reading of John Owen’s classic Overcoming Sin and Temptation. If you’d like to know more about this reading project, you can read about it right here: Reading Classics Together. We’re into the real heart of the book now and are looking at specific instructions on how to put sin…
Thursday January 24, 2008 Calling for TruthI’ll be one of two guests today on Calling for Truth with Kevin Boling in case you’re interested in tuning in (through the radio or online). The guest on just before me will be Barack Obama (who will, no doubt, prove an interesting interview!). D.A. Carson in TorontoD.A. Carson…
It is easy to grow discouraged at the state of the church. As a person who invests quite a lot of time and attention to studying the church, her health and what Jesus requires of her, I often find myself lamenting her state. Writers from all backgrounds and denominations have written about the church, and…
Wednesday January 23, 2008 Pray for the Third Wave“The end of abortion as a business is in sight when the prolife movement is not only joined by, but led by, the African-American and Latino Christian Community. I call it the Third Wave.” 46 MillionHere is a page that seeks to show what 46 million looks…
Inside Narnia was one of the many books published in advance of the most recent movie adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. The book has proved a success, going through six printings since its release in 2005. In the book Devin Brown, a Lewis scholar and aficionado, offered a detailed…
Tuesday January 22, 2008 Roe v Wade 35 Years LaterJustin Taylor interviews Robert P. George, the author of “Embryo: A Defense of Human Life.” I Was Adopted, Not AbortedCarolyn McCulley writes that “in the 35 years since Roe v. Wade, a generation has come to maturity who can speak to the loss from the other…
A short time ago I had the opportunity to interview Max McLean. You may know McLean as the narrator of the Bible in the ESV, NIV or KJV or as the narrator of the audio version of The Valley of Vision. He has also released recordings of several Christian classics and has been involved in…