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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…
I am enjoying the new series of blog posts at 9Marks that they are calling the 9Marks Mailbag where they simply offers answers to readers’ questions. Russell Moore answers this question: What Should the Church Say to Bruce Jenner? This is a helpful little infographic on photography. Yesterday marked the 30th anniversary of Coke’s biggest…
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…