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One Anothers – Ray Ortlund has a list of “one another” commands he can’t find in the New Testament. They include Sanctify one another, humble one another, scrutinize one another, pressure one another, embarrass one another and a whole lot more. How YouTube and Internet Journalism Destroyed Tom Cruise – It’s an odd subject, I…
What Tom Nettles Taught Me – Don’t miss this one. “Tom Nettles retired last week as professor of historical theology at Southern Seminary, capping off a long and distinguished career. As I thought about his retirement, I reflected on what I’ve learned from this iconic Baptist historian, and it was hard to find a place…
10 Least Popular Books of the Bible – Here are the 10 least popular books of the Bible. Get to reading them! Sing a New Song – Jamie Brown writes about how, when and why to sing a new song in your church. Remember Rather than Blame – “It’s not uncommon for those who grew…
When We Get Small and God Gets Big – This is a powerful bit of writing from Jared Wilson. Don’t miss it! The Hardest Place on Earth to Be a Christian – “While there are many terrible places on earth to be a Christian (Sudan, North Korea, Afghanistan, Bhutan, etc.), Pakistan is arguably the worst.…
Headed for a Crash – Jamie Brown attended “the National Worship Leader Conference, hosted by Worship Leader Magazine, featuring many well-known speakers and worship leaders.” He spotted a disturbing worship trend that we all need to guard against. The Trauma of Abuse – Wendy Alsup writes about the trauma of abuse and the blessing of…
The Real Proverbs 31 Mom – “She was a new member of the church and asked me how she could get more involved. I mentioned several things including women’s ministry and when I did her countenance changed and she said, ‘I just cannot take another Proverbs 31 study!’” Mahaney and Harris Leave TGC – In…
The Irony of the Overprotected Child – This is a fascinating article on overprotecting our kids. It seems there is a difference between the freedom afforded children in days past and children today. Lighten Up, Christian – There’s something to be said for this attitude. Common Problems in Modern Preaching – I appreciate the list…
Jesus and Non-Violence – “Does Jesus’s teaching in the sermon on the Mount to “turn the other cheek” and not resist evil require pacifism on the part of Christians?” Here’s a good little article from the Crossway blog. Law-Gospel Off the Rails – I post this only because of Tullian’s popularity as a blogger and…
Looking Back – Is looking back to past relationships a good idea? Here’s some simple advice. Stung by Joy – Christianity Today profiles Matt Chandler. Die As a Christian – Denny Burk shares a story of a Nigerian Christian man who was shot by Boko Haram terrorists for refusing to renounce his Christian faith. Gratitude…
So Little of the Bible – Al Mohler writes about why so many Christians hear so little of the Bible in their churches. Be warned: “The biblical formula is clear: the neglect of the Word can only lead to disaster, disobedience, and death. God rescues his church from error, preserves his church in truth, and…
How Many Children Should I Have? – I know this is a big topic and one for which some people have very strong convictions, but I quite like David Murray’s handling of it. The Secret Things of the Lord – “What is the will of God for my life? In this excerpt from his Foundations…
It Multiplied – Ray Ortlund: “Church growth takes planning. Let’s do it. But church multiplication takes miracle. Let’s be open to what only God can do.” A Face-to-Face Debate – I’m with Carl Trueman: I think this would be a very healthy debate. Same-Sex Attraction in the Church – Sam Alberry lists a number of…
A Sharp Turn to the Right – Here’s a fascinating update from a blog I follow: “I am writing this on a high speed train from Kaohsiung, Taiwan to the island’s capital, Taipei. Why am I here and not in mainland China? In short, because I have been deported from China. To tell the long…
I Heard Her Weeping – Here’s a sweet tribute to a mom. “She retreated to the refuge of her bedroom that afternoon. This didn’t happen often. Curious, I crept toward the shut door. Then I heard it. She was weeping. I was a young boy, probably about 9 or 10, so I don’t remember all…
“I Feel Super Great About Having an Abortion” – Al Mohler: “Emily Letts is a 25-year-old abortion counselor at the Cherry Hill Women’s Center in New Jersey whose video has gone viral. These days, videos go viral on a daily basis, and most are soon forgotten. But not this one. Emily Letts decided to make…
Long-Separated Twins – “Imagine delving into your family history and discovering you have a twin. That’s what happened to Ann Hunt, a 78-year-old, who had no idea she had a sibling at all until last year. Now she and twin Elizabeth Hamel have met for the first time since they were babies – setting a…
Walking the Wedding Aisle Without Your Virginity – John Piper has a sweet answer to this question: “What truths do you have to share with a man or woman such as myself, struggling with regret related to past sexual mistakes and their current consequences in the context of marriage and engagement?” Church Is For Messy…
Who’s Hot in Hollywood? – God is, according to The Globe and Mail. It looks at a bunch of movies including a new one: Moms’ Night Out. How Does God Get Your Attention? – How does God get people’s attention? How does he get your attention? Prayer in the Life of Jesus – Mark Dever…
The Problem With Seeking God’s Will – Matt Papa: I have spent too much of my life, and my prayer life, asking for God to lead me into His “perfect will”. “God lead me”. “Guide me”. “Use me”. “Bless me”. While I know that God is a gracious, condescending God who meets us wherever we…
Small God, Big Storm – “How many times have I read or watched a news report about the devastation, caused by a tornado in some part of the country? Dozens maybe. … This time it was different. This time a friend of mine–and two of his children–died.” Terrible International Aid Ideas – Here is a…