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My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward – This article (language warning) describes just some of the difficulties of dealing with serious mental illness. It is sad, but also very revealing. Books on Sale – Westminster Books has some new, noteworthy, and slightly off-the-beaten-path titles on sale this week. Lonely Jack Nicholson – This article…
Fisherman That Don’t Fish – It’s a helpful illustration. Religious Liberty vs. Erotic Liberty – Al Mohler comments on a very troubling piece of news. Home for the Holidays – TGC: “In the aftermath of the holidays, we offer this two-part article as a window into how to respond to family strife in a godly…
Should We Leave Our Children Inheritances? – Thanks to Randy Alcorn for addressing this question. R.C. Sproul on Mark – Logos users will want to grab R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Mark while it is free. When the Sin of Sloth Sneaks Up on You – “One day I woke up and realized that I was…
Wesley and the Death of Toplady – There is some interesting and cordial back-and-forth going on between those who admire Wesley and those who admire Toplady. The two of them once had quite the spat. John Calvin believed that at times we need to Condone Theological Delusion. Here’s the when’s and how’s of it. The…
Theological Extremism in a Secular Age – Here are Al Mohler’s comments on the terrorism in France. He says, “Western elites are often relatively unwilling or unable to deal with the disorder that has now emerged on the world scene.” The Ineptitude of Moral Equivalence – Here is Jesse Johnson with a helpful article on…
Interview with Douglas J. Moo – I enjoyed this interview with Douglas Moo, Chair of the Committee on Bible Translation for the NIV. While I will not be switching to the NIV, I do appreciate many of the points he makes. How to Write Good – Tony Payne offers some sound counsel. Advancing the Gospel…
Faithful with Fifteen Minutes – “We’ve all heard that small investments add up to big gains. Well, just 15 minutes a day spent in the Word will add up to these staggering figures…” Heaven Will Never Be Boring – Dave Radford explains why heaven will never be boring. Prepare for Seminary – Want to know…
Domino Chain Reaction – “A domino can knock over another domino about 1.5x larger than itself. A chain of dominos of increasing size makes a kind of mechanical chain reaction that starts with a tiny push and knocks down an impressively large domino.” Attracted to Men, Marries a Woman – From NPR of all things:…
No Magic with January 1 – “There is nothing magical about January 1. It is another date on the calendar. While our gracious Father has established signs and seasons for the days and years (Gen 1:14), He is not limited to a day on the calendar.” 10 Questions for Moms – Christa has 10 questions…
USA Today has a list of Essential Texting Acronyms Parents Must Know. My guess is that few kids use all of these, but most kids use at least some of them. Lore Ferguson has a message for local churches: Set Up Your Singles. “Local churches are intended to be the incubator for future marriages, not…
Life-Changing Tech – Here’s the technology that may just change your life in 2015. Or it may fizzle–time will tell. Aim for Godliness and Glory – Christina Fox has a word about new year’s resolutions. Discounted Gym Memberships – This is why you should probably avoid those discounted gym memberships. Here’s a great stat: “67%…
Morning and Evening – Free from Christian Audio this month is Spurgeon’s classic Morning and Evening. A Holy and Happy 2015 – Holy and happy: That would be a good year. Why Do Black Lives Matter? – “Americans are in the midst of a crisis of human dignity. Are we still able to articulate why…
10 Questions to Ask – Don Whitney gives you 10 questions you might want to ask yourself today. (On Brian G. Najapfour’s blog you may enjoy 3 reminders about the year ahead: Don’t worry about it, don’t boast about it, don’t waste it.) What Is a Real Christian? – “In his book Religious Affection, Edwards…
Is Evolution Biblically Acceptable? – I’m glad to see Rick Phillips taking on this huge question. Officer Rafael Ramos – CNN: “Rafael Ramos was an unusual cop. He saw the streets of New York as his ministry. In fact, he was just hours away from becoming a lay chaplain and graduating from a community-crisis chaplaincy…
A Gift from Logos – Logos users will want to click and grab the coupon code which gets you $20 credit. You’ll need to use it by December 31. Don’t Get Too Familiar with the Bible – Here’s a timely warning from Peter Krol: “Beware the deceptive wiles of familiarity — that sweet but double-edged…
We all know that it’s going on, but this article actually explains Why Airlines Want to Make You Suffer. The short answer: The worse the normal experience, the greater the likelihood you’ll pay for upgrades. Is Your Church Functionally Liberal? It’s not always as simple as we make it. “The liberal churches I’ve known are…
We know how to do the holidays up here in Canada. After Christmas, we double down and award ourselves a second public holiday called Boxing Day. So I’m going to take it a bit easy today. Here’s A La Carte and I’ll be back shortly with Free Stuff Fridays. Jack Miller has a helpful little…
Did Someone Else Write Shakespeare’s Works? – Ken Jennings says Shakespeare did it all himself. How to Change Your Mind – Here’s one Bible reading plan to consider in the new year. Beautiful Libraries – Some libraries are just amazingly beautiful. Pride – Bradford Littlejohn wraps up an excellent series on 7 deadly sins in…
14 Top Biblical Counseling Books of 2014 – Bob Kellemen rounds up 14 books that will be of special interest to counselors. Craftsman – It is a joy to watch just about any craftsman at his trade. This is a fascinating video of a jeweler doing what he does. Unbroken – Christianity Today has a…
The Unbreakable Laura Hillenbrand – The New York Times has a brilliant profile of author Laura Hillenbrand, author of Seabiscuit and Unbroken. 7 Myths About a Pastor’s Workweek – Thom Rainer dispels a few myths. Peter Jackson Must Be Stopped – I agree. And what bothers me most of all is that it will be…