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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…
Douglas Wilson takes on N.T. Wright in an article titled And All God’s People Said, “Wut?” Jared Wilson has penned An Open Letter to Tom Brady. “I’m writing this not as a BradyHater™, but as a full-on fanboy. You are my favorite sportsman ever — in any game, from any era.” Here’s a sweet letter…
Why Not to Have a Woman Preach – Does 1 Timothy 2:12 leave open the possibility that women are permitted to preach in the weekly gathering of a local church as an extension of the male elders of the church or as an expression under their governing authority? White Rose – Tim Keesee pens a…
How Christianity Invented Children – Fascinating: “There are many ideas that we simply take for granted as natural and obvious, when in fact they didn’t exist until the arrival of Christianity changed things completely. Take, for instance, the idea of children.” To the Sons and Daughters of Divorce – “Children with divorced parents have experienced…
This one isn’t on sale, but how did I not know that David McCullough has a new book out? And on the Wright Brothers? That just made my day. Joy Beyond the Sorrow – Indelible Grace is celebrating a successful Kickstarter for a new album by giving away their last album (which is one of…
When You Can’t Say “He” or “She” – I invariably enjoy Bill Mounce’s reflections on language and translation. How to Find a Mentor – There is lots of sage counsel in this one from Russell Moore. The Right Time to Tell My Darkest Secret – Joshua Rogers tells about the difficulty he had in revealing…
People with Hard Lives – This is an interesting excerpt from Carl Trueman: “Being a theologian of the cross gives you something to say to real people who are suffering.” Be sure to give it a read. What Influence Do You Have on Your Children? – John MacArthur: “Christian parents today desperately need to own…
Also, depending on your Mother’s Day traditions you may like Amazon’s daily deal today. This week I was a guest on the TechTonic podcast and talked about where technology helps and hinders. We also discussed writing methods, productivity, and our everyday devices. This is heartbreaking: “In the Women’s Center, my friends and I giggled awkwardly…
How Carl Trueman Changed My Mind About Luther – “An understanding of Luther’s approach to the Christian life is fundamental to understanding the varieties of practical Western Christianity over the last five hundred years” The World Map of Christian Apps – Here’s a roundup of some Christian apps that may interest you. Mother’s Day @…
Embers to Flames – George is a graduate of The Master’s Seminary and is the Pastor-Teacher of Baltimore Bible Church; he reflects on the recent events in his city. Apologetics Canada – If you’re in the Toronto area and have an interest in apologetics, you may want to consider this event in June. And if…
I Can Do All Things – Nathan Busenitz takes a look at an oft-misused passage. “But the irony is that, by taking this verse out of context, many people have actually turned it on its head—making it mean the opposite of what it actually means.” It is Going to Be an Issue – Al Mohler…
Pray for Nepal – Desiring God once called Suraj Kasula Nepal’s most unlikely church planter. He provides an important update on his country after the earthquake. Second Edition – Zondervan has released a new second edition of my book The Next Story and Books at a Glance kindly wrote a review. In Defense of the…
A Guy on the Subway – You’ll enjoy reading about Elisha’s encounter with a stranger on the subway. How the Prosperity Gospel Hurts Racial Reconciliation – Russell Moore: “You cannot reconcile people across carnal divisions with a gospel based on carnal promises.” So true. Hanging Out with Your Friends Is Not Church – “Increasingly, I…