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The Holiness of God – R.C. Sproul’s classic video series The Holiness of God is available now in the App Store as a free interactive course from Ligonier Connect for iPhone or iPad. (Also, here is an update on Dr. Sproul’s health after his recent stroke.) Making the Most of Sunday – “There are three…
The Rare Jewel of Christian Commitment – It is a rare jewel, indeed. “Scripture and experience teach us that commitment to the Lord and to His people in the church is one of the rarest and yet most precious graces.” So Much Stuff, So Little Time – “I need things. What gets confusing is knowing…
These Go To 11 – Earlier this week I recorded a podcast with Greg Dutcher and we talked about all kinds of things—pornography, Reformed theology and even baseball. If you’re into podcasts you can listen in at the link. In Praise of Hymns – CBS News recently highlighted Keith Getty. And I don’t think they…
Messy Community – It’s so true: “When life gets hard and there is no laughter to share, that’s when friendship is seen for what it truly is. When life gets messy, that’s where the rubber meets the road.” I Pray This for my Children – Gregory Harris offers help on how to pray for your…
The Alone Instrument – I’ve really been enjoying this album from Columbia Presbyterian Church. I especially like the adaptation of “To God Be the Glory.” Sticks and Stones – Steve Morrison makes lots of interesting points in this excerpt from a new book. Editors and Writers Together – Gavin Ortlund offers suggestions on how writers…
Even though Paul was inspired, he still wanted Timothy to bring him his books. From Tiny Churches the Loudest Prayers is an interesting little photo essay of the storefront houses of worship dotting Chicago’s South and West Sides. Millard Erickson suggests a pledge of Convictional Civility. I found it quite interesting to read Paul Levy’s…
45 years after Apollo 13 – What actually went wrong and why? You’ve probably seen the film, but not surprisingly, the reality is a little bit more complicated. Preaching the Ten Commandments – Ray Ortlund shows how each of the Ten Commandments does 4 things. Who Can You “One Another” Today? – How are you…
Delighting in Death? – This is a good question: “Why is it that the people most vocally committed to causes connected to death (abortion, assisted suicide, euthanasia) are often the same who are committed to progressive sexual causes?” Somebody Prayed for Me – You may enjoy reading this church planting update from Thabiti Anyabwile. Three…
Seven Reasons We Hate Free-Range Parenting – “Why has America gone lunatic on the subject of unattended children? Parents hover over their kids as if every step might be their last…” A Pragmantic Guide with Theological Teeth – This week’s deals from Westminster Books look pretty good. Westminster Books does deals well! Why Are Baseball…
A Legacy Worth Leaving – You’ll enjoy this letter that Ray Ortlund shared. “The following is a letter my dad wrote several years before his death, which he left in his desk, where he knew we would find it…” Are You Weak Enough for God to Use? – “God is so single-minded in his preference…
Our Irrational Fear of Flying – “Flying a 975,000-pound metal tube 6 miles off the ground at 570 mph will always carry some risk. Crashes will occasionally happen, and the grisly images of the aftermath will continue to evoke an irrational fear of flying.” TGC 15 – If you’re into conferences, you may enjoy watching…
About twice a year Amazon puts a lot of board games on sale. Today’s one of those days, and they’ve got a stack of strategy board games deeply discounted. Westminster Books is offer a Free Digital Bundle of works by Vern Poythress. If you’re a scavenger like I am, you’ll want to download it and…
Twenty-Two Years – Here’s another strong article from Greg Lucas: “My son turns twenty-two tomorrow, and his mom and I will grieve—deeply, silently, secretly, and personally.” Help Us Make Indelible Grace 7 – “A new Indelible Grace project is underway. Old hymns set to new music. Join us on the journey to record our new…
Baseball Is Life – An oldie but a goodie from Tim Siedell. “Just like life itself, baseball is boring. Amazingly, stupendously boring.” Which is why we love it so… What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? – You’d do well to read this new book from Kevin DeYoung. And, as it happens, it’s on…
How It All Started – “My parents are passionate about prayer, and the prayers of my parents have shaped my life. Sometimes even when they didn’t realize that the subject of their prayers was me.” That’s a promising start to a neat article. What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? – You may be…
Love and Hate in a Foreign Country – There are some good lines in Carl Trueman’s latest article as he focuses on the RFRA protests of last week. Married Men – Here’s an interesting one from The Washington Post: “Marriage has a transformative effect on adult behavior, emotional health, and financial well-being—particularly for men.” Hassles…
The Fallout of Failed Marriages – John MacArthur: “The best way to defend and uphold God’s design for marriage and family is not through political or legal action—it’s through the living testimony of a faithful, righteous adherence to God’s design.” What Happens If All The Bees Die? – Answer? Lots of bad stuff. And isn’t…
Did Jesus suffer God’s wrath for all, or only the elect? R.C. Jr: “Just for the elect. This truth is hard for some people for a what seems like a good reason—It shows God treating people unequally.” On a similar note, I appreciate the way Douglas Wilson approaches Roger Olson’s diatribe against Calvinism. What is…
Revival on the Pennsylvania Frontier – “While George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards have come to be considered the primary human instruments used by God in America’s First Great Awakening, numerous other ministers were privileged to have a significant role in that widespread revival as well.” Curse Motif – Here’s R.C. Sproul speaking on the curse…
A Fixation with a Sky Pixie – “In a culture that prizes sophistication, non-judgmentalism, irony and detachment, [Christianity] is to declare yourself intolerant, naive, superstitious and backward.” Peddlers vs. Pastors – Are you a peddler of God’s word or a pastor of the Word? Here’s how you can tell. Men for God Conference – If…