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Reflections on Mark Driscoll and the Mars Hill Implosion – John Piper reflects a bit on the rise and fall of Mars Hill and Mark Driscoll. “[God] didn’t drop the ball, he’s not sweating, he’s not anxious. He is totally in charge of this war. He permitted a tactical defeat for the gospel. He has…
Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert – Be sure to grab this month’s free book from Christian Audio: Rosaria Butterfield’s Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert. The Briefing is Back – Dr. Mohler’s The Briefing makes its return today after a month off. I missed it, and am glad to see its return. When To…
Free from Christian Audio this month is Rosaria Butterfield’s excellent Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert. It’s Board Game Day at Amazon and they’ve got lots of good ones on sale. We love Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, Smallworld, Dominion, and others. I rather enjoyed this article titled A Company Copes With Backlash Against…
Exceptionally Ordinary – We need to be reminded of this often. “The assumption is that God will be really pleased if we do something massive (on a human scale) for him. Really? Do you really think God needs you or I to do anything in order to accomplish what he wills?” The Children of Strangers…
How Driscoll’s Is Hacking the Strawberry of the Future – I enjoyed this article on the art and science of growing the perfect strawberry. It’s mostly science, I suppose. So Will His Righteousness – Your sin will eventually find you out, but so will Christ’s righteousness. The Lost World of Adam and Eve – Steve…
The Calvary Option – Carl Trueman has some level-headed reflections on all of the cultural turbulence around us. “The tomb is still empty. And my ministry will continue to be made up of the same elements as that of my of spiritual forefathers: Word, sacraments, prayer.” What Are Natural Flavors? – It’s a good question…
SCOTUS: Too Much and Too Little – Rosaria Butterfield: “I have no right to complain. The blood is on my hands. For a decade, I lived as a lesbian who advanced the cause of gay rights. The world we see today is the one I helped create.” God Doesn’t Need My Kid To Beat the…
Looking Away From Abortion – Ross Douthat has a good and powerful editorial on the situation surrounding Planned Parenthood. Why Fireflies Glow – You know that they glow, but scientists are only just figuring out why they glow. The Frequency of English Words – Here’s an interesting video that talks about one of my favorite…
It’s the weekend at last! I have spent this week with my family at Muskoka Bible Centre, hanging around during the day and preaching every evening. This is a great place to enjoy some summer vacation and we are sorry to have to head home today. While we pack up and head back to the…
5 Reasons to Keep the Kids In – This article largely describes my preference when it comes to children and worship services. The Coming of the Age of Gibberish – Carl Trueman highlights the kind of ridiculous statement that is suddenly becoming so common. Logic on Fire – You may have heard of the excellent…
Heaven Is a Place for Sale – This article traces a bit of the pre-history of the heaven tourism genre. Forward from Conversion – Ed Stetzer: “It’s a really bad idea to give birth to a baby and leave them on their own. We call that abandonment. People go to jail for that—and rightfully so.…
10 Numbers You Should Know About Planned Parenthood – Joe Carter gives you 10 important numbers related to Planned Parenthood. 9Marks Collection – Westminster Books has marked down a large selection of 9Marks books. I recommend each and every one of them. Pursuing Lyrical and Musical Flow – Jamie Brown is writing some very helpful…
Textiquette for Teenagers – I guess we are all trying to figure out how best to lead our kids in this new world. Here are one dad’s thoughts on “textiquette.” The Book of Numbers – Here, from The Bible Project, is a neat 6-minute overview of Numbers. I am going to keep giving room for…
Police or Pastor? – After an incident of domestic violence, who should a woman call first, her pastor or the police? Edge of Stability – This photographer has captured some incredible footage of storms and other bad weather. An Ugly Mirror for America – I’m glad to see CNN dedicating some space to the ugly…
Eylenad is a beautiful film that displays the beauty of Iceland. You know the drill: HD and full-screen. Tomorrow you will be gathering with God’s people to worship him together. Are you prepared? I do not often link to The Onion (fake news) but in this case I will make an exception for this great…
Long-Term Fruitfulness or Short-Term Flashiness – Jamie Brown has something for you to consider if you are involved in leading music at your church. The Pacific Crest Trail in Three Minutes – It’s not the best video you’ll ever see, but it’s still a stunning look at what you’ll encounter if you hike the Pacific…
Planned Parenthood, Abortion, and the Conscience of a Nation – You will benefit from reading Dr. Mohler’s analysis of the breaking news surrounding Planned Parenthood. His conclusion: “A nation that will allow this, will allow anything.” Thank You, Mark Oppenheimer – Like Andrew Walker, I tend to believe that the sexual radicals are overplaying their…
Meeting Elisabeth Elliot – I am quite sure you will enjoy reading this little story of Elisabeth Elliot extending kindness. How Should Christians Comment Online? – “Reading people’s comments online is an interesting and sometimes troubling study in human nature.” Which is one of the reasons I am increasingly turning them off. Planned Parenthood and…
7 Areas of Unbiblical Conscience Binding – This article is an especially good one on an especially important area. “To be sure, we should all be zealous to teach and exemplify every principle of holiness taught in Scripture; but more often than not, individuals who are most zealous for holiness fall into the trap of…
5 Ways Mission Agencies Stretch the Truth – “I read a lot of e-mails and newsletters from mission agencies, and I get to see how many of them use statistics to recruit staff, missionaries, and donors. Sadly, in my experience, many exaggerate the truth and undermine the good work God does in the world.” Sex…