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Facebook Faceoff“I couldn’t help but wonder what he was thinking as he pulled out his iPhone and took advantage of a new Facebook application — right in the middle of the sermon. It was then that I realized the narcissistic machine that is Facebook.” Toronto Pastors ConferenceToday is the last day to register for the…
Worship Planning Ideas from Calvin“People often come to me and ask, ‘How can we improve or renew our worship?’ My response is that we should restore the central things and practice them robustly, using contemporary forms rooted in the practices of sixteenth century pastor and liturgical reformer, John Calvin. Even though Calvin is most widely…
Tougher Sexting LawsThis article discusses new laws against cyberbullying. Some interesting facts: “A national study by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy revealed that 1 in 5 teen girls or 22 percent say they have electronically sent or posted nude or semi-nude images online of themselves.” and “Some area school resource officers…
Sermon Jams: Volume 51031 Sermon Jams has released a new volume of their sermon jams. You are free to download, burn and distribute the files. (HT: DD) Writers’ RoomsHere is a neat photo essay (with an audio track by the photographer) sharing photographs of various writers’ rooms. They range from the stark to the cluttered…
One Trillion DollarsYou’ve probably seen this already; I have too. But I just can’t get over it, so thought I’d post it so you can see it again. The Sin of Infant BaptismMark Dever has stepped up to defend his view that infant baptism is sinful. I’m not sure why this is controversial, but it…
Why the Time Magazine Trumpeting of New Calvinism Is a Bad ThingThabiti Anyabwile offers seven quick but good reasons on why we should react carefully to this article. Driscoll’s New CalvinismPaul Grimmond, writing for The Sola Panel, offers some interesting thoughts on Mark Driscoll’s comments about the new versus the old Calvinism. Band of Bloggers…
iPhone Bible ReaderThis Bible reading software for the iPhone is getting better and better. How to Be a Reader (When You Can’t Afford Books)Here is some advice by T-Wax on how to read a lot even when your budget can’t support constant book buying. Calvinism Old and NewR. Scott Clark says “Rather than respond point…
Digital Etiquette“This is a friendly call for creators of MP3’s to follow some very simple guidelines that will make end users lives easier, and be a testimony to the messages we preach & teach. If you value the material you post publicly on the Internet, please demonstrate it’s value by following these 3 very simple…
Are You a Drupal Programmer?I am looking for a Drupal programmer to help me with a project (Discerning Reader, if you must know). Shoot me an email if you think you might be able to help me out! Simeon WorkshopsRichview Baptist Church in Etobicoke, Ontario is hosting the Simeon Trust preaching workshops from March 25-27.…
Ligonier National Conference Live Webcast“The biggest event of the year for Ligonier Ministries is just around the corner. We are excited to once again be able to offer a free, live webcast of the conference, available in both English and Spanish. See below for details.” This conference has a fantastic lineup of speakers… Messiahs Pointing…
11 Reasons to Celebrate in March…because sometimes you just need to celebrate something while waiting for the warm weather to arrive. Amazing GraceI don’t know anything about this group (except that I’ve heard Simon Cowell’s name attached to them), but they sing quite a nice version of “Amazing Grace” in this video. Fair CommentAn article…
Wikipedia Scrubs Obama Eligibility QuestionsThis article at WND draws interesting comparisons between Obama’s profile at Wikipedia and George W. Bush’s. Guess which one is not allowed to have anything negative attached to it. The Canadian SolutionNewsweek explains why Canadian banks are not failing and have no need of bailouts. “Canadian banks are typically leveraged at…
Sound Doctrine, Sound WordsHere is Part 1 of Phil Johnson’s Shepherds’ Conference talk on “Sound Doctrine, Sound Words.” “I’m deeply concerned about the tendency of so many pastors lately to employ profanity, crude and obscene words, vile subject matter, carnal topics, graphic sexual imagery, erotic language, and filthy jokes. Most of you, I know, are…
As One Having AuthorityI am hearing good things about Al Mohler’s keynote address at the Shepherds’ Conference. Phil Johnson says “Mohler passionately and eloquently defended authority, certainty, and the necessity of proclaiming biblical absolutes that go against the grain of these pathologically relativistic postmodern times.” Meet Jerry BridgesC.J. Mahaney does a brief interview with Jerry…
Letter to a Grieving FriendJames MacDonald shares a letter he sent to a woman who was grieving for her mother. “Your mother is having a day that is very different than yours. As you put on your black dress this morning remember that your mom is dressed in white (Rev. 19:14). As you shed tears…
What Masculine Provision Looks Like“This from a sobering story on the downturn from the NYT called ‘Forced from Executive Pay to Hourly Wage’ by Michael Luo that follows a former six-figure executive in his daily work.” Pastor Resources OfferReformation Trust is offering John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, and Doxology free for pastors (though…
Ten Questions to Benefit from a ConferenceDon Whitney gives a list of ten questions you should ask yourself after a conference or special event. “Having invested hours or days of my life in this way, I want to know that it’s been time well spent. To better ensure good stewardship of the opportunity, I have…
Free Audio BookThis month’s free audio book from Christian Audio is Don Whitney’s Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. It is yours for the taking… Hudson River Plane LandingHere’s an interesting little animation showing the path of US Airways 1549 as it took off, ran into a flock of birds, and made that incredible landing…
Support or Censure for Embracing MotherhoodWNBA star Candace Parker recently announced her pregnancy. The news was greeted with a great deal of anger and disappointment. This article explains why this is. Honk If You’re Paying My MortgageHere’s a bumper sticker worth owning! A Model of Biblical ProportionsA retired farmer has spent more than 30 years…
The Pornification of a CultureDr. Mohler: “The scourge of pornography is now so pervasive that it begins to define the culture at large. America is fast transforming itself from a society that allows and markets pornography into a culture that is pornographic. Boundary after boundary is being transgressed.” The FutureThis little cartoon captures something about…