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The Girl in the Tuxedo – Wow. Be sure to read this one. “Teens struggling with their sexual identity may seem to have more options than they did in the 1980s—but one important option is increasingly denied to them.” The “Plus One” Approach to Church – Kevin DeYoung offers some wise counsel when it comes…
Time to Get My Nails Done – I love simple and normal stories like this one, of Christians simply doing the work of ministry, reaching out into their communities. The Sin of Comparison – Courtney applies this specifically to women, but it’s no less a sin among men! More Highly Than You Ought to Think…
Slander in the Camp – “How many of you have witnessed the evils of slander? Sadly, it happens all the time in circles of people who name Jesus as their King and Redeemer. The more I speak with leaders and fellow Christians, the more I realize how prevalent this is.” Free from Logos – Logos’…
The trailer is smoldering temptingly on computers around the globe. Fans of the book are checking their diaries and booking tickets online. Reviewers are readying their pens and preparing their remarks. In just a few short days 50 Shades of Grey will hit the big screen, just in time for Valentine’s Day. On one level,…
Everyone’s a Theologian – This month’s free audiobook from Christian Audio is R.C. Sproul’s systematic theology Everyone’s a Theologian. It would be crazy not to grab it! How to Fall Out of Love – “Someone asked me how to fall out of love. ‘You don’t,’ I said. ‘The problem is not that you love him…
Is anything more exasperating than a toddler who won’t eat what you give him? ERLC gets to the heart of the matter. Ever wondered How Bitcoin Works? This video explains, though not enough to take away all my confusion. I recently watched a pre-release of the film The Drop Box. Here’s a trailer for what…
CROSS 2015 – You and/or your church may be interested in the CROSS simulcast, which will go out live on February 27. It features John Piper, David Platt, Kevin DeYoung, and others. The Meaning of Mundane Work – “Many Christians I speak with about work think that work is part of the fall. That work…
From Massive to ‘Meh’ – Here’s how the iPad went from massive to “meh” in just a few short years. The Rise of Trip Lee – A Q&A with Trip Lee on pastoring, porn, and John Piper. A Word to Famous Pastors – Todd Pruitt has some good words to say to famous pastors. The…
The “Let Us” In Genesis 1:26 – Here is an interesting answer to the question of whether the “Let us” of Genesis 1:26 is referring to the Trinity. Who Is Jesus? – Westminster Books tends to have the best sales on Christian books. This week they’ve cut prices on books that are great to stock…
If the Lord Marks Iniquity – R.C. Sproul: “The Psalmist asked the question: ‘If the Lord marks iniquity, who should stand?’ This query is obviously rhetorical. The only answer, indeed the obvious answer is no one.” But God – “Revel in these two priceless words…” Will Christians Be Allowed To Serve as Judges? – Denny…
Missed Motherhood – Denny Burk: “Susan Shapiro’s article at The New York Times is as sad as anything I’ve read in a long time. She is the quintessential modern woman, having pursued a career and life in the city through her childbearing years…” All Paths Lead to God – Kevin DeYoung shows how all paths…
You may enjoy this article on The Jennifer Epidemic. It traces the rising and waning of the most popular baby names over the past decades. And apparently there has never been a name like Jennifer. Al Mohler looks at Downtown Abbey and asks What Are Americans Really Watching? Here is an Ode to Skymall as…
Spoiler Alert – This is an interesting one from Slate: “Children’s birthday parties are getting more and more extravagant. Here’s how we let it happen.” I have noticed this trend! Going Paperless – This is a long but helpful guide on going paperless. It’s easier than ever! What I Saw at the Abortion – Trevin…
How Small Is an Atom? – Very small, apparently, according to this video. Books on Sale – This week’s deals from Westminster Books include excellent resources for middle schoolers. I’ve Sinned; Now What? – Here are eleven reminders for dealing with sin. The Boy Who Didn’t Come Back From Heaven – The Guardian: “Alex Malarkey…
Women’s Discipleship and the Mommy Blogosphere – Hannah Anderson has some valuable things to say about the mommy blogs—their strengths and their weaknesses. God’s Light in Our Darkness – “Being ‘saved’ doesn’t save us from facing sickness and sword, including depression. However, God does promise to give us the proper footing as we walk through…
Zobrist’s Goodbye – I enjoyed reading what Ben Zobrist did as he left Tampa Bay (after being traded to the Oakland A’s). 20 Things for My Daughter – This is a great list: 20 things Melissa wants her daughter to understand about being a woman. This Will Revolutionize Education – “Many technologies have promised to…
Gigapixels of Andromeda – NASA recently released an incredibly detailed photo of the Andromeda galaxy. This video shows it off. It’s amazing. A Story About a Bird – I enjoyed Elisha’s account of someone simply taking the time to encourage her. Developing Godly Qualities in Children – Randy Alcorn: “Teaching our children the truth is…
Here are 5 Simple Ways to Teach Your Children Theology. It’s not nearly as complicated as we can sometimes imagine it. In light of the firing of Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran, Russell Moore asks Is Glorifying God a Hate Crime Now? Nancy Leigh DeMoss shares some reflections on Ministering in a Maximum-Security Women’s Prison.…
Change For Struggling Marriages – This is a helpful article written by a couple who were both Christians when they were married, but who had significant relationship struggles in the first few years. The Boy Who Didn’t Come Back From Heaven – This is big news: One of the bestselling heaven tourism books has been…
How I Almost Lost the Bible – I enjoyed reading this from Gregory Alan Thornbury: “Had it not been for the first editor of CT, I likely would have gone the way of liberal scholar Bart Ehrman.” Why Christians Don’t Seek to Avenge Insults against God – “We forget how entirely unexpected and shocking the…