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The Only One Who Wants Them – It’s this simple: “They believe that God is the only one that wants them. And so they want him.” Sarah, Honor, and Infertility – In response to an article I wrote last week, this blogger offers a look at infertility from a different cultural perspective. How to Be…
Being a Dad Who Leads – This month’s free audio book from Christian Audio is Being a Dad Who Leads by John MacArthur. Who Are Leaders Accountable To? – “Leaders seeing themselves not as lords over those they lead, but as their servants who are therefore accountable to them is central to the nature of…
John Piper offers a solid answer to this question: How Much of My Sinful Past Should I Tell My Children? Hymnals and Catechisms are on sale at Westminster Books. (The hymnal is quite a neat one, geared specifically for youth and youth groups.) 5 Ways to Rise Above Internet Outrage is a good start on…
Leaving and Cleaving – “Leaving and cleaving does not negate honouring father and mother: it produces a mature honouring that uses parental training and teaching to contribute to church and society.” Behind the Bow Tie – You might enjoy this short profile on Dr. Robert Plummer of Southern Seminary. (HT:JT) $5 Friday – Don’t forget…
Push Function Quit – Douglas Wilson does a really good job of addressing the question of boys (and girls) and their video games. 17 Questions with J. Mark Bertrand – Whether or not you care for the subject matter of fine Bibles, this interview with J. Mark Bertrand is some good reading. What You See…
Thigh, Breast or Door? – “Hey, can you go close the thigh? Oh, I mean the…breast? Nope…the door…that’s it…the door!” Missionary blogs are among my favorites, and here’s an interesting one. Be sure to listen to the audio recording. The Christian Life – Westminster Books has the “Theologians on the Christian” life series on sale…
A Dad’s Life – This article makes you click “next page” twice and throws in some pop-under ads. Despite all that, it’s still well worth reading. Letter to a Teen Unboxing Their First Smartphone – Here’s an article I wrote for Desiring God. It’s intended for the teen who is just getting a smartphone for…
Spiritual Dry Spells: Causes and Cures – We all go through a spiritual dry spell at one time or another, don’t we? Here’s a word on causes and cures. Fifty Shades of Khaki: Biblical Minimalism – Clint Archer on minimalism. “The average American house contains over 300,000 items. The community of modern minimalists I stumbled…
Here is an important word about Introverts in the Dearest Place on Earth. “Both extroverts and introverts must do the work to see that those with the gift of introversion are a grace to God’s Church. In this sense, I have some considerations for my fellow introverted church members and the extroverts who love them.”…
What Your Church Needs To Know About Church – Here is the one foundational truth every one of us needs to keep in mind week by week. When Revival Came to Korea – Vance Christie tells about the time revival came to Korea. Repentant Love – “What happens when the depths of sin and self…
Not the Unforgivable Sin – “Divorce is not the unforgivable sin. As a Christian, the only scarlet God sees on you is the blood of Christ, which covers your sins and presents you before God as his blameless child.” The Financial Ruin of a Christian Family – Denny Burk reports on the latest news about…
Commentary Sale – Westminster Books is having a fantastic commentary sale, offering paperback volumes in the solid Tyndale Commentary series for just $10 each (which is very, very low). Stay tuned and I’ll post an article suggesting which are the best in the series. Does R.C. Sproul Believe in Miracles? – “If you want me…
Adding Stars – Don’t miss this one! “So, we send off the ones we love and we go forth ourselves—over oceans and just across the street, into hostile regions of foreign countries and into the familiar comfort of a culturally Christian Bible Belt. Each is as full of wandering and wondering souls as the other.”…
#AskAlcorn – Here are the results of Randy Alcorn’s recent Twitter chat. He answered a whole host of questions. The Best Idioms in the World – This is an amusing list of some of the best (and weirdest) idioms from across the world. The Pastor and Social Media – Pastors (and others) may do well…
Nick writes about The Pastor’s Dilemma, the fact that an awful lot of seminary students are carrying an awful lot of debt. Today’s flash deal from Zondervan is PROOF: Finding Freedom through the Intoxicating Joy of Irresistible Grace by Daniel Montgomery & Timothy Paul Jones. It’s always fun to meet a quirky person who simply…
Overstock Sale – I know I already linked to Westminster Books once this week, but thought I’d do so again since they have some great deals on overstock and imperfect items (including books by some favorite authors). Love Theologically – Here’s a good word from Mike Wittmer on a common false dichotomy. The State of…
Don’t Confuse Spirituality with Righteousness – R.C. Sproul says it well: “Spirituality and piety are not ends in themselves. In fact they are worthless unless they are means to a higher goal. The goal must go beyond spirituality to righteousness.” What Does It Mean to Accept Jesus? – Ray Ortlund explains by way of a…
Pray for R.C. Sproul – Ligonier has an update on R.C. Sproul’s condition. Do continue to pray for his recovery. Books for Theologians – This week’s deals at Westminster Books will be of special interest to pastors or theologians (or people looking for read reading that will stretch them); be sure to scroll down to…
Engagement Announcement – Nancy Leigh DeMoss is getting married! She shared the happy announcement yesterday morning. The Five Best Years In Christian Music History – I’m inclined to agree with Stephen Altrogge: “I think 1995 – 2000 may have been the greatest five years in Christian rock history.” Mix in Some Off-Speed Pitches – This…
Making Meetings Effective – Here’s some simple advice for making church-based meetings effective. Because we’ve all been in too many meetings where too little actually gets done. A Critique of Family Driven Faith – Jerry Wragg and Todd Murray have written a helpful critique of Voddie Baucham’s Family Driven Faith, and with it the Family…