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Lead with Empathy, Love Your Neighbor, Let the Truth Come Out – Here’s Al Mohler writing on the situation in Ferguson. Kent Brantly’s Remarks – Here is Dr. Kent Brantly speaking following his release from hospital (where he was successfully treated for Ebola). In Defense of Dawkins – Well, kind of. (And another one teeing…

60/50 Ocean Way the Live Room Sessions – For my fellow NEEDTOBREATHE fans: Be sure to check out the new Liveroom EP at iTunes or Amazon. It’s amazing. Also, their most recent studio album Rivers in the Wasteland is $6.99 this week (iTunes, Amazon). Telling People What To Do – There’s some sound counsel here…

Ask R.C. Live – Today at 4 PM EST, R.C. Sproul will be answering questions via Twitter. You can click the link to get more information. What Are Gospel Issues? – D.A. Carson takes on a phrase we may use a little too freely: “gospel issues.” The Funniest Joke – Here’s the funniest one-liner of…

For the Girls Who Are Waiting – “I don’t regret a single non-kissed moment of my teen years. I don’t regret a single non-sexual moment. If you haven’t been kissed or haven’t had a boyfriend, good. Don’t worry about that.” What Celebrity Pastor Should I Be Most Concerned About? – “Celebrity Pastors do not simply…

Wrongful Birth – This is the awful story of a couple suing because pre-birth tests failed to discover their daughter’s genetic abnormality. Had they know it, they would have aborted her. Iceland’s Aerial Landscapes – Here are some beautiful photographs from Iceland, just for a visual treat. There Will Be No Sea – R.C. Sproul…

Summer is quickly winding down, isn’t it? We have two weeks of summer vacation remaining up here in Canada, and then, the day after Labour Day, life goes back to normal. As a person who is very dependent upon routine, I’m looking forward to it! Thanks to Books at a Glance for sponsoring the blog…

5 Principles of the New Sexual Morality – Alistair Roberts lays out 5 principles of the new sexual and relational morality. You need to understand this to understand the great shift happening around us today. How the Sun Sees You – This is a fascinating video that demonstrates how the sun sees you. Balancing Authority…

God Does Not View Your Labors as ‘Filthy Rags’ – “What does God think of our good works after we are saved? Here, unfortunately, Christians often receive mixed messages. Somewhere along the way we have begun to believe that our pride is best held in check, and God’s grace is most magnified, when we denigrate…

When to Speak Up… Or Not – There is some wisdom in this article about when to speak up, and when not to. Celebrity and Credibility – I enjoyed this article by Jeremy Walker in which he reflects on Christian celebrity. Between Days – This sad video aptly illustrates the brevity of life. 5 Things…

So How Did It Go Sunday? – This is a question every pastor faces. H.B. Charles Jr. offers some guidance on measuring Sunday’s sermon. 7 Marks of Healthy Accountability Relationships – Brad Hambrick provides 7 marks of healthy accountability relationships. FactChecker: Is ISIS Beheading Children? – Joe Carter does some fact-checking on the story that…

Yesterday Aileen and I celebrated sixteen years of marriage. Sixteen years ago we were twenty-one years old and had no idea what we were getting into; today I thank God for blessing me so richly and so far beyond what I deserve. Thanks to Moody Publishers for sponsoring my site this week. This site is…

This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored Harvest House Publishers. They are offering a prize package this week that features 4 books they think you’ll love. There will be 5 winners, and each of them will receive these 4 books: Enter to Win Again, there are 5 prize packages to win. And all you need…

Al Mohler Responds to Ann Coulter – “From a Christian concern we cannot leave the issue of the Ebola outbreak without turning to another kind of atrocity. In this case the atrocity was an opinion piece published just yesterday by conservative commentator Ann Coulter.” Sign – Here’s an interesting idea for a new restaurant. Was…

Cultural Disintegration and the Revival of a Moral Imagination – With a title like that, you know it has to be worth reading. Gay, Christian and … Celibate – Sarah Pulliam Bailey has an interesting article about the changing face of the homosexuality debate. Is Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Enough? – “Is being a stay-at-home…

Should I Tell My Spouse about Struggles with Sexual Purity? – Here is a good and helpful article from 9Marks. Can There Be Thrills in Heaven? – If there is no risk in heaven, can there still be thrills? Randy Alcorns answers. Perfect For Me – I like this: “My father-in-law has a profound little…

The Longest Brooding Period – “Researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) have observed a deep-sea octopus brooding its eggs for four and one half years—longer than any other known animal.” 2 Bible Belt Filmmakers – “It’s the Hollywood ending every studio wants: Low-cost production and high returns at the box office.” Christian…

Stumbling into the Future – Tim Keesee writes about the uncertainties of the past and the certainties of the future. Not Exactly Rocket Science – You’ll have to look past a bit of evolution talk so you can marvel at the intricacies of the human body. 10 Myths About Lust – “If you embrace these…

I am looking forward to spending some time this week in Indiana, speaking at the Association of College Ministries National Student Conference. That’s a mouthful! I will be speaking about technology, pornography, the will of God, and a few other subjects. It should be fun! But before I head to the airport, here are some…

This month’s free book from Logos is Creation and Fall, from the works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer; free from ChristianAudio is Anna and the King of Siam. Westminster Books is giving you a $5 coupon, good for anything in the store, if you watch a 5-minute video (about a product that looks really good). Emotional Bullying…