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Monday June 30, 2008 A Welcome BurdenMike Delorenzo has an exceptional post about spending a day with his critically ill father. “I saw my father as never before. In his helplessness, I saw him strong. In his humiliation I saw him the most amazing person I have ever laid eyes on. In this, his most…
Friday June 27, 2008 ApologiesMy apologies for not posting A La Carte yesterday. I had to fly to Vancouver and needed to leave the house at 4:40 AM to get here. A La Carte just didn’t happen… Wright on TimePaul compares Tim Keller’s recommendation of the new N.T. Wright book with Tom Schreiner’s review of…
Wednesday June 25, 2008 12 Sins We Blame on OthersHere is sound wisdom from Ben Reaoch, pastor of Three Rivers Grace Church in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. WORLD on The ShackWORLD has an article about The Shack. An interesting quote: “Young is no longer a member of a church, nor are his publishing partners, both former…
Tuesday June 24, 2008 Chapman Family UpdateSteven Curtis Chapman’s manager posts an update on the family four weeks after the tragic death of Maria. Jewellery SaleMy friend Becky, whose ad is on the site this week, is offering free shipping on her handmade jewellery today. Husbands, you know what to do… Standing FirmHere is the…
Monday June 23, 2008 Fireproof, the MovieHere’s a forthcoming movie starring Kirk Cameron and created by the guys behind Facing the Giants. No Greater LoveAnd speaking of movies, here’s another “faith-based” one that’s coming soon. When to Leave Your ChurchJohn MacArthur on a subject that is always difficult to address. InuredTed Slater has a warning…
Friday June 20, 2008 Critiquing My ReviewSomeone has seen fit to post a seven-part video review of my review of The Shack. You can find it all on YouTube. (And, in case you’re wondering, he mispronounces my name every time). The Ramshackle ShackAnd speaking of The Shack, Tom Neven has a good article about it…
Thursday June 19, 2008 Mississippi Flood PicturesHere are some amazing pictures from The Boston Globe showing Iowa under the waters of the Mississippi. Spanking to be Banned in Canada?We know it’s only a matter of time. “Bill S-209, which needs House approval to be made into law, proposes to eliminate Section 43 of Canada’s Criminal…
Wednesday June 18, 2008 Top Five CommentariesKeith Mathison at the Ligonier blog is posting his top five commentary recommendations on a variety of books of the Bible. Taking The Shack to the ShedCT’s “Out of Ur” blog discusses some of the reactions to The Shack. Thinking BiblicallyJohn MacArthur has a good and short article on…
Tuesday June 17, 2008 When You Weren’t LookingBen Stein offers a reflection for Father’s Day. “O, brilliant kids, I was a fool just like you. I was in my mid-40s before I properly thanked my father for his decades of hard work…” The Oak AnniversaryA couple in England has just celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary.…
Monday June 16, 2008 “Amazing Grace,” Amazing PriceAmazon has just put Amazing Grace, the movie about William Wilberforce, on sale. Global Warming and the Price of GasWeather Channel founder John Coleman had some interesting things to say about gas prices. “You may want to give credit where credit is due to Al Gore and his…
Friday June 13, 2008 Desiring God National ConferenceRegistration is now open. This year’s topic: The Power of Words and the Wonder of God. Speakers include Driscoll, Ferguson, Kauflin, Tripp… Youth “Must Read” ListsDoctrine Matters is asking your help in putting together a must-read reading list for youth. Space WallpapersIf you still haven’t prettied up your…
Thursday June 12, 2008 The Great (Debt) SeductionDavid Skeel has some good thoughts on a fascinating article in the New York Times. It deals with the displacement of America’s traditional norms of thrift and frugality in favor of norms that “encourage debt and living for the moment.” Drive Free, Retire RichSome good financial thought from…
Wednesday June 11, 2008 Is Google Making Us Stupid?Here is a fantastic and thought-provoking article from The Atlantic. “What the Net seems to be doing is chipping away my capacity for concentration and contemplation. My mind now expects to take in information the way the Net distributes it: in a swiftly moving stream of particles.…
Tuesday June 10, 2008 What I Want for Father’s DayYou know by now that I’m an Amazon deal hunter. I thought this was a particularly good one–a one day sale on a $400 men’s watch that knocks it down to $99 (with free one-day shipping). Rick Warren’s 10 CommandmentsHere are Rick Warren’s 10 Commandments for…
Monday June 9, 2008 Books for the BeachC.J. Mahaney says “If you’re like me and you think of summer reading as synonymous with enjoyable reading, you might find Al [Mohler’s summer reading] list somewhat intimidating.” C.J. offers an alternate list. Tax Rebate Boosts MinistriesThe Christian Post has a story of how tax rebates are being…
Friday June 6, 2008 A Revival of ViolenceIn case you needed further proof that the “revival” in Lakeland Florida bears no resemblance to true revival, take a look at this video. I’m pretty sure I don’t remember Jonathan Edwards kicking old ladies in the face under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. But I could…
Thursday June 5, 2008 Writing to Those Left BehindWired writes about a service that allows you to send emails to up to 62 of your friends (and protect important documents) in case of the rapture. God Save Us From ObamaSo says Doug Groothuis. “I encourage Christians to support John McCain any way they can. This…
Wednesday June 4, 2008 A Princely Film We Commoners Can Relate ToC.S. Lewis scholar Devin Brown has an interesting review of “Prince Caspian.” He liked the movie (and perhaps understood the movie) better than many other reviewers. Dever on Personal Bible ReadingNew Attitude’s blog has a brief interview with Mark Dever on personal Bible reading…
Tuesday June 3, 2008 Free Pilgrim’s ProgressThis month’s free audio book from christianaudio.com is The Pilgrim’s Progress (read by Nadia May). USA Today on The ShackUSA Today recently ran an article about The Shack and its critics. “Mohler, Driscoll and other evangelicals pick The Shack apart plank by plank. No, God can’t be a presented…
Monday June 2, 2008 Third Day Grace’s Billboard’s CoverThird Day is the first band ever to grace the cover of Billboard Magazine. Click to see the cover and read the story. The World’s Biggest Bookstore?Here’s a news report on what may be the world’s biggest bookstore…or close to it anyways. And it’s all hidden away…