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Should Giving Always Be Kept Secret? – Randy Alcorn answers the question of whether giving should always be kept secret. Cheating Video Poker – There is no real redeeming value in this article; it’s just plain interesting what people will do for greed. Also, it’s hard to feel sorry for casinos when people find ways…
I get my wife back today! Aileen has spent the last few days in Indianapolis to take in the 2014 True Woman conference. It sounds like she is having a great time, but I’ll be glad to have her back just in time for Thanksgiving (which, in Canada, we celebrate this weekend). Here’s an interesting…
Follow Your Passion – Here’s why following your passion isn’t always a good idea. Living with Ebola in West Africa – A sobering photo gallery from The Big Picture. Glory Be to God – Jamie Brown has a free song for you. “As an Anglican, I was aware of the Te Deum being in our…
Why Did God Allow Satan to Harm Job and His Family? – This is one answer to a perplexing question. Will Christians Be Left Behind? – This article looks at the history of the belief in a secret rapture. True Woman Live – The True Woman conference kicks off today; if you’d like to watch…
Joan or John? – Russell Moore takes on a difficult pastoral situation. Joan tells you that when she was 20 she began the process of “transitioning” from life as a man to life as a woman. She underwent extensive hormone therapy, followed by extensive plastic surgery—including so-called “gender reassignment surgery.” She’s lived for the past…
The Vindication of Antonin Scalia – Here’s Al Mohler on yesterday’s news from the Supreme Court: “A giant milestone in the moral revolution passed today when the U.S. Supreme Court turned down every single appeal from several states on the issue of same-sex marriage.” Pastor Saeed’s Letter to His Daughter – Saeed Abedini, the American…
What Is Discernment? – Here’s Sinclair Ferguson giving a definition of discernment and providing some ways in which to use it. Be Yourself in Prayer – Yes, please. Be yourself in prayer! Bleep! Why Christians Shouldn’t Cuss – Clint Archer on why Christians should avoid cuss words. Husbands, Hold Your Wife’s Hand – R.C. Sproul…
Saturday dawns, and it brings me to the end of one the most fully-packed weeks I can remember. Well, it will come to an end as soon as I’ve spoken at a pregnancy care centre’s event this morning. And just before I head off, here are some links to get your weekend started: Here is…
The Green Grass Session – Here’s a new (and unexpected) EP from the Getty’s! First Sight – It’s not hard to find a great spiritual metaphor in this short documentary about two sisters who receive their sight. When Your Child’s Personality Annoys You – “God gifts our children with unique personalities. Sometimes we love the…
Twenty-Two Problems with Multi-site Churches – Jonathan Leeman offers “22 misgivings I have about the multi-site model.” His focus is multi-site churches that use video for the preaching. What Is Domestic Violence? – “The month of October has been designated Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The goal of this month is to raise public awareness about…
3 Ways to Avoid the “Children’s Church” Ditch – Sean Sawyers has some wise and winsome comments about children’s church and having children in the worship services. Norway – This is a beautiful time-lapse of Norway. Full-screen and HD it if you can! Worship At A Crossroads – This is great stuff from Jamie Brown:…
The Ata: God’s Narrative Continues – I really enjoyed this film recounting God’s work in Papua New Guinea. Watch it and be encouraged! Five Questions With a Former Muslim – Nabeel Qureshi was raised in a Pakistani-American family and grew up a devout Muslim. Here’s a short but excellent interview with him. Why Keep Sexual…
Why We Neglect Our Bibles – “Many Christians find it difficult to get into a daily habit of Bible reading. So this week John Piper addressed four common causes of Bible neglect in the Christian life, like: ‘I don’t read my Bible because…’” The 6 Ingredients of Jesus’ Bitter Cup – “When Jesus looked into…
Thanks to NavPress for sponsoring the blog this week. Sponsorships are an important part of covering the costs associated with this site. Be sure to check out Growing in Christ. Here’s an article about The Stalkers, people who venture into the exclusion zone around the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant. Denny Burk shares a story about a…
Together Again – Here’s a great video from Igniter Media. History Helps Put Things in Perspective – I quite agree with Kevin DeYoung here: “I’m a proponent of families worshiping together. I’m not a proponent, however, of taking a good principle and making it an absolute rule. Moreover, I’m not in favor of making other…
When Someone Reaches Out – Christine Hoover touches on something important here: “The people who tend to struggle to connect are those who take a long while to reach out for the hands that are extended to them.” She offers good advice for joining into the life of a church. Derek Jeter Isn’t the Greatest…
Just a Piece of Paper? – Is marriage just a piece of paper? R.C. Sproul answers. A Pastor’s Reflection on Shyness – I appreciate this reflection on shyness. Are You Intellectually Humble? – “Here are 13 tough questions from Elizabeth Krumrei-Mancuso to help you get honest about your intellectual character. We hope it offers you…
Serving Those with Mental Illness – David Murray introduces a new, free ebook. Wilderness Forever – Here are 18 of the best photos from Smithsonian’s “Wilderness Forever” photo competition. Two Fruits of True Forgiveness – “Psalm 32 gives us a litmus test for true forgiveness, which shows us how distinct it is from all competing…
Are You Leeching the Local Church? – “I continue to grow in my love for the local church. One of the ways God has grown my love for the church is by teaching me that worship is more than showing up.” Wise Decisions about Psychotropic Medications – Here are 6 steps to making wise decisions…
Thanks to Zondervan and Jonathan Dodson for sponsoring the blog this week. Check out Jonathan’s new book The Unbelievable Gospel. Kevin DeYoung has a list of things Jesus Didn’t Say. Halee Gray Scott is concerned when Christians slam one another in the Spirit. Eric McKiddie comments on The Blessings and Curses of Being an Introverted…