Curated content for Christians
Thursday January 10, 2008 A Prince Caspian WishlistC.S. Lewis scholar Devin Brown shares his “Prince Caspian” wishlist as he anticipates this summer’s movie release. Purgatorio ReturnsAt long last the satirical site Purgatorio has returned from hiatus. And there was much rejoicing. Can You Respect Him?At Making Home there is a good article about the importance…
Wednesday January 9, 2008 The Pyro ReviewOne of the Pyromaniacs has written a review of my book. Chinese Abortion Case“A Chinese woman who was forced to have an abortion despite being nine months pregnant is suing the authorities for their actions.” SWAT officers take 11-year-old at gunpointHere is an odd story from WND: “Nearly a…
Tuesday January 8, 2008 Helpless vs. HopelessThe Delorenzoflyer is the blog of a missionary working in East Africa. It provides perspective on the recent uproar in Kenya. The New Voice of the Abortion DebateDr. Mohler says “A new voice is emerging in the abortion debate, and this voice is a powerful witness to the tragedy…
Monday January 7, 2008 Radical Womanhood and Modern ParablesCarolyn McCulley offers a review of the Modern Parables DVD set. “In short, I like the variety of uses these videos offer–they are ideal for starting fruitful discussions with young children, initiating spiritual discussions with non-Christians, and giving your own Bible study a fresh take.” The Puritan…
Friday January 4, 2008 Modern Parables Price DropResponding to the voice of the masses, the powers that be have dropped the price of the Modern Parables DVD set. Losing A BabyRick Phillips writes about the painful experience of losing his unborn baby. His faith in the midst of pain is a powerful testimony to God’s…
Thursday January 3, 2008 Prime Time AmericaJust a reminder to readers that I am a guest all this week on Moody Radio’s Prime Time America. For those who don’t listen to the radio, broadcasts and archives are available online. My Book: The DR ReviewMark Tubbs, a Discerning Reader reviewer, has posted a review of my…
Wednesday January 2, 2008 A Review of My BookTim Irvin (one of the people who has been reading this site the longest) provides a kind and encouraging review of my book. Train with TrillTrillia of Trill Fitness wants to help you get fit this year. If getting fit is on your list of things to…
Thursday December 27, 2007 Joel Stein, Starbucks and HeavenRandy Alcorn has an interesting article about columnist Joel Stein and his interest (or lack thereof) in heaven. Internet in the AirThis article outlines some of the trials sure to arise when airlines provide internet in the air. On Discussing Doctrine in PublicDr. Mohler tries to bring…
Thursday December 20, 2007 An Interview with John MacArthurThis personal interview from Pulpit Magazine is a good opportunity to get to know John MacArthur just a bit better. Straight Answers about MormonismAfter FoxNews posted answers to 21 questions about Mormonism, Rob Bowman critiqued those often less-than-lucid answers. Abortions and Birth WeightSuzanne Hadley comments on an…
Wednesday December 19, 2007 Franky Plays Schaeffer Card, AgainAt The Pearcey Report, Douglas Groothuis has an excellent review of Franky Schaeffer’s memoir “Crazy for God.” Peter Jackson to Film The HobbitHere is some great news for Tolkien fans. Peter Jackson is about to begin production on The Hobbit and a sequel to The Hobbit. The…
Tuesday December 18, 2007 A Shocking ExposeHere is a shocking (and funny) expose of what goes on in the name of internship at Capitol Hill Baptist Church A New TabletalkLigonier’s Tabletalk Magazine is being reformatted for the new year. You can preview it at this link. From the World’s WindowBrian has a good article about…
Monday December 17, 2007 Christmas ProcrastinatorsIf you’re a Christmas procrastinator, you may want to keep in mind that today is the last day to qualify for Amazon’s free shipping. I’m almost ashamed to admit that I did nearly all of my Christmas shopping at Amazon this year! Mohammed and JackThe Telegraph reports that this year…
Friday December 14, 2007 Christians and Labor UnionsJohn MacArthur gives his take on Christians, labor unions, and strikes. Global Warming RoundupTed Slater has a roundup of the kind of global warming articles you’re not likely to hear about on CNN. A personal favorite: “Jews Are Responsible For Global Warming” (for lighting so many candles, don’t…
Thursday December 13, 2007 A Common CompromiseAt Pulpit Magazine, Nathan Busenitz calls “A Common Word” “just the latest example of the ecumenical compromise that has plagued American Christianity since the rise of 19th-century theological liberalism.” Come Weary SaintsBob Kauflin gives a little information about the next Sovereign Grace Music project. Puritans, We Greet Thee in…
Wednesday December 12, 2007 America’s AtheistsAn article in the Economist explains that America’s atheists have no clear-cut candidate in the upcoming election. It seems atheism is the last taboo when it comes to politics. Huckabee Says SubmitThen again, maybe the last taboo is a biblical understanding of the complementarian relationship between husbands and wives. That…
Tuesday December 11, 2007 Prayer for UgandaJake Hunt posts news of an Ebola outbreak in Uganda and asks prayer for a missions organization working in the heart of it. Golden Compass vs. NarniaRay shows the difference between the initial box office results for The Golden Compass versus The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. And…
Monday December 10, 2007 December GiveawayToday is your last chance to sign up to win the Modern Parables DVD set. The Arrogance of ErrorPhil Johnson lets Spurgeon answer “Is it more “arrogant” to defend orthodoxy, or to tear it down?” Designer CatsWhat a world we live in when people can order a $28,000 hypoallergenic cat…
Friday December 7, 2007 How Can I Pray For You?Don Whitney discusses how important a question this can be. CalledUnashamed Workman has a list of four things prospective preachers may need in order to begin preaching. What’s Your Theology?Sam Storms answers this question, bringing near-complete transparency to what he believes about a wide variety of…
Thursday December 6, 2007 The Five Points of CriticismMark Dever says, “Because of some of my own mistakes, and reflections on them, I offer the following suggestions on how to give godly criticism.” Heating up in BaliTed at the Boundless Blog shakes his head at the 100,000 tons of CO2 and pollutants that will be…
Wednesday December 5, 2007 Prince Caspian TrailerJust as we begin reading through the book as a family, the theatrical trailer for Prince Caspian has been released. Rejoice! The Brotherhood of SonsRussell Moore writes about “What Some Rude Questions About Adoption Taught Me About the Gospel of Christ.” It’s a great read! PaperspinePaperspine is a new…