Curated content for Christians
Wednesday March 14, 2007 Interview: WORLD has an interview with Stanley Hauerwas, who has been declared America’s best theologian. If you can even begin to figure out what this guy believes, you’re a better man than me! Web: Sovereign Grace Ministries recently redesigned their web site. Conference: Bethlehem Bible Church in West Boylston, Massachusetts will…
Tuesday March 13, 2007 Audio: The Shepherds’ Conference audio is now available. I’m guessing MacArthur’s first address will be the most downloaded. Conference: Ligonier will be offering a free video stream of the National Conference which begins on Thursday. Du Jour: In case you missed this article by Al Mohler, you’ll want to read it…
Monday March 5, 2006 Apologetics: Pulpit Magazine has a thorough roundup of responses to the Jesus Family Tomb nonsense. Life: Eric Simmons has the first of two posts on An Idiot’s Guide to Correction. Weird: This is what some guy found when he cracked open the doors to a barn he had just bought. Conference:…
Tuesday March 6, 2007 Science: Here are 13 things that don’t make sense. People: And speaking of things that don’t make sense, Michael Jackson has converted to Islam. Or that’s what Kim Riddlebarger says. Islam: And speaking of Islam, Josh Harris recently read a fascinating article. Design: And speaking of Josh Harris, I just helped…
Friday March 2, 2007 News: This story is just [dare I say it?] so gay! Books: Libronix users will want to download this, the complete works of Thomas Boston. Preaching: Unashamed Workman is looking for input on the usefulness or validity of visual props during preaching (Powerpoint being an example). Books: Don Whitney reviews a…
Wednesday March 1, 2007 Apologetics: James White examines James Cameron’s preface to “The Jesus Family Tomb.” Cameron says things like “At Christmas we celebrate the birth of a man who called to the spark of goodness that exists within all of us, a man who gave the world hope two thousand years ago.” Theology: Phil…
Wednesday February 28, 2007 Book: John Piper’s recent book “God is the Gospel” is now available as a free download. Technology: If you are looking to dress up Firefox, this site has a preview of many of the available themes. If you’re still using Internet Explorer, it’s time to convert! Web: To clarify any confusion…
Tuesday February 27, 2007 Web: Bethlehem Baptist Church (i.e. John Piper’s church) has a funky new design for their web site. Cool: A gallery of work from the world’s best cardstacker. Politics: This is enough to make you roll your eyes. It turns out that Al Gore, two travels the world telling us to consume…
Monday February 26, 2007 Islam: This is a spooky story. And on the same track, so is this. Audio: The Resolved audio is now available free online. Download it for yourself or for the college/high school student in your life! Cool: Now this is just a crazy cool utility. It allows you to search every…
Friday February 23, 2007 History: One of Canada’s last World War 1 veterans has died at the age of 107. There are only two remaining. Technology: This seems to be the place to track down the perfect wallpaper for your computer. ChurchMerch: Yet another piece of ChurchMerch. In this video game you play Moses. A…
Monday February 22, 2007 Church: The author of a new book says “says the achievements of the African American community are losing ground, especially among church leaders who have shifted more focus onto individual achievement.” The cause is the prosperity gospel. Technology: Looks like Windows Vista isn’t selling so well. Like everyone else, I have…
Wednesday February 21, 2007 Personal: I apologize to the three or four of you who really enjoy A La Carte. I find it difficult to maintain while I am at conferences, so expect more of these week-long gaps in the months to come! People: Please pray for Paul (who pastors our church) and Julian (who…
Thursday February 15, 2007 Creation: An interesting article from the New York Times. Weird: Here is a story about a California pastor who somehow managed to steal and sell an entire church. Preaching: Tim Ellsworth shares some layman’s advice for preachers. People: Dr. Bruce Metzger has died. Dr. Haykin reflects briefly on this theologian and…
Wednesday February 14, 2007 Music: Want a free song? Shane Barnard is offering “Saved by Grace.” Here are the lyrics and here is the MP3. Du Jour: A letter from Alan Groves (professor at Westminster Seminary) that was printed in the bulletin at his funeral. Travel: More and more pilots are now packing heat. Who…
Tuesday February 13, 2007 Theology: Douglas Baker wrote an interesting editorial for Baptist Press. Church: Paul has some good advice about how to teach little ones to sit in church with the family. People: Timmy Brister reflects on the life and death of Anna Nicole Smith. Music: WORLD covers Reformed rappers. Books: Lydia quotes from…
Monday February 12, 2007 Death: In the off-chance that you’re interesting, here is a chart showing the odds of dying from various causes. Bible: Here’s a new one: a Manga Bible. You can see spreads from the Bible here. Church: Dr Mohler has a good article about “a pink reformation.” Humor: I don’t quite know…
Friday February 9, 2007 Women: Lydia Brownback laments lost modesty. Weird: This guy made a bad bet and now has to suffer the consequences. Books: Desiring God is offering cases of “Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die” for $1 per book if you will give them away. Conference: And while we’re on the topic…
Thursday February 8, 2007 Video: Andrew Lindsay shares some wise advice on the subject of homeschooling: Beware the Homeschoolers! Church: Amazing Grace Sunday is coming on February 18. Travel: This is a good site to consult before you book your next plane ticket. Books: I stumbled across this yesterday: the title of Joel Osteen’s next…
Wednesday February 7, 2007 Du Jour: The family of Al Groves celebrates his homecoming in a beautiful, faith-filled way. Missions: Paul wants your assistance with a project our church is undertaking. Politics: Americans complain about Bush’s lack of mastery over the English language. It could be worse. The man who wants to be Canada’s next…
Tuesday February 6, 2007 Science: National Geographic interviews creationist and Christian Francis Collins. Technology: This guy nicely sums up my feelings about Macs. “Macs are glorified Fisher-Price activity centres for adults; computers for scaredy cats too nervous to learn how proper computers work; computers for people who earnestly believe in feng shui.” Pastors: Paul finishes…