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Success Is Dangerous – Jared Wilson: “It is perfectly normal for humans to prefer success to failure. You’d be a weirdo if you didn’t. And yet it is perfectly normal for humans to taint all their successes with the swelling of their big fat heads. You’d be a weirdo if you didn’t.” How to Grow…

The “Sacrament” of Suffering – Thabiti Anyabwile has some good thoughts on suffering. Citizens – The band Citizens is giving away their album (which is really good) via NoiseTrade. What Is a Scheme? – You’ve heard me speak of 20Schemes; this video explains what a scheme is and why they are important. (Interesting: 20Schemes is…

God and the Gay Christian – Christopher Yuan on God and the Gay Christian: “Matthew Vines rehashes older gay-friendly arguments for a modern audience. But those arguments still don’t square with Scripture.” Balancing Family and Ministry – Heath Lambert has some good thoughts on balancing family and ministry. While it’s targetted at pastors, it will…

The Drunken Downfall of Evangelical America’s Favorite Painter – This is a very interesting profile of Thomas Kinkade. “Thomas Kinkade’s death shocked his legions of fans—not only had the Painter of Light died at 54, but the cause was alcohol and Valium. How did the Evangelical Darling fall so far?” Iain Murray on T4G –…

What If Your Child Is Gay? – Russell Moore: “You will, without a doubt, have someone close to you in your family come out as gay or lesbian, if not already, then sometime in the future. How should a Christian parent or grandparent respond?” A Warning From the Death of Christian Britain – Here is…

How Pastors Accidentally Ruin Their Church – “Most pastors really love their church. They understand their calling as under-shepherds tasked with guarding the bride of Christ. Caring for the thing that Jesus died for is a heavy responsibility. Pastors will endure stress and criticism, they will work long hours, and they will sacrifice to protect…

The Pew and the Pulpit – H.B. Charles Jr. has some good thoughts about the pew helping the pulpit. The Gift of Rest – Here’s a sweet short film you’ll want to watch (get some tissues first). Questions to Ask Before Joining a Church – “You move to a new area. You get find your…

Prayer Request – Charles Woodrow (whom my church has supported for many years) is doing amazing missions work in Mozambique and he has a very specific and time-sensitive prayer request for all of us. A Mess Worth Making – This is a long and kind of dense article from Kevin DeYoung and Ryan Kelly, but…

No Third Way – I think Al Mohler is exactly right: When it comes to the issue of same-sex relationships, there is no third way. On a similar note, Denny Burk has a resolution on transgender in the SBC. 10 Things You Should Know About Evangelism – Mack Stiles lists them. Listen When You Apologize…

And while we’re on the subject of books, this month’s free audiobook from ChristianAudio is Frank Peretti’s This Present Darkness. Left Behind – That new Left Behind movie is nearly here; they just released a teaser trailer. Commentary Sale – I mentioned this last week but want to do so again: Westminster Books is offering…

Tullian Apologizes – If you’ve been following the disagreement between Tullian Tchvidjian and The Gospel Coalition, you should read Tullian’s apology. (You may also like to read Russell Moore’s reflections on it.) 25 Words that Are Their Own Opposites – English is a fascinating language and somehow allows things like this–words that are their own…

Commentaries on Sale – Westminster Books is offering three hardcover commentaries by Iain Duguid at $20. That’s $20 for all three! That’s a ridiculously good deal. They’ve also got a free book in PDF format. The Transgender Question – Russell Moore is really gifted at thinking through issues like this one. “As a conservative evangelical…

Brooklyn’s Bridge – “In the year following the loss of their 4 month old daughter, Brooklyn, Adam and Corrie wrestle with grief and pain that leads to many questions. They discover joy can coexist with tragedy and that death is a bridge to something more in Christ.” Hard Times – Here, from Mark Altrogge, are…

Portrait of a Young Man with Down Syndrome – This is a long but interesting article about a dad trying to help his son find employment. His son has Down Syndrome, introducing an extra measure of challenge. Northern India – Here is a great video of some of the best sights in Northern India. What…

Why Gay Marriage Is Winning – “A decade after Massachusetts became the first state to issue marriage licenses for same-sex couples, the gay marriage movement has all the momentum.” Four Wrong Turns – I’ve really been enjoying Jamie Brown’s thoughts on avoiding performancism in corporate worship. How to Engage the Demonic – “The questions is:…

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…

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…