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Monday August 20, 2007 On The MovePaul reviews On the Move, a short book by Bono, saying “the fundamental problem in Bono’s speech/book is this: it preaches a Christless, works-salvation.” No Room at the InnThose who insist upon holding up Canadian health care as the solution to America’s health care crisis may wish to read…
Friday August 17, 2007 Eternity LostMatt Schmucker provides six reasons that the idea of eternity has been largely lost to Christians. Church Won’t Hold Funeral for Gay ManA Texas church is causing controversy by not allowing its facilities to be used for the funeral of a gay man. The church’s statement is available here. Breakfast…
Thursday August 16, 2007 Mark Dever Joins the Baptism DebateMark Dever has joined the discussion on baptism that previously just involved John Piper and Wayne Grudem. His thesis: “Baptism SHOULD be required for church membership.” A Biography of C.J. MahaneyTimmy Brister points to an online video biography of C.J. Mahaney that “was produced to commemorate…
Wednesday August 15, 2007 Movabletype 4.0Bloggers using the Movabletype platform (or considering using it) may be interested to know that version 4.0 has launched and is now available (and looking good!). How Chicks HatchThis little video caught my attention yesterday. I think I prefer to believe that my meat arrives at the table through a…
Tuesday August 14, 2007 Derek Webb InterviewTony Kummer of Said at Southern blog recently interviewed Derek Webb and has posted the audio at the blog as a podcast. Is The Bible Relevant to Archeology?Ray Fowler points to a short but interesting video interviewing five biblical archaeologists on site in Israel. In Christ AloneChristianity Today has…
Monday August 13, 2007 Is Singleness a Sin?Lydia posts part two of a series on this topic. “Is singleness a sin? Not according to Paul. And not according to Jesus. In fact, Jesus clearly stated that choosing to be single for kingdom purposes is a good and blessed option.” If God is Sovereign, Why Pray?Pulpit…
Friday August 10, 2007 Grudem Responds to PiperWayne Grudem changed a portion of his “Systematic Theology,” Piper responded and now Grudem has responded to Piper’s response. Did you get all that? A Special MomentThere is an interesting article in the “New York Times” about Mike Bacsik, the rather ordinary pitcher who gave up Barry Bond’s…
Thursday August 9, 2007 Dr. Grudem Changes his MindThe newest edition of Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology has an important change. “Grudem previously argued for ‘allowing both views of baptism [i.e., paedobaptism and credobaptism] to be taught and practiced in denominations on both sides of the question.’” Baptism and WorshipBob Kauflin has shared a nice post…
Wednesday August 8, 2007 Bible Material for ChildrenRay Van Neste has posted the notes from a recent seminar he led on Bible materials for children (HT:JT) Interview with Conrad MbeweMartin Downes has an interview with Conrad Mbewe, pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church in Zambia. Worldview MattersAl Mohler uses the European culture wars to show the…
Tuesday August 7, 2007 Updated Conference ListI just updated the list of Reformed conferences with at least 8 or 10 new ones. Be sure to check to see if a good conference is coming to your town! Responding to Rabbi KushnerJohn Piper took some time to respond to Rabbi Kushner who was recently interview about…
Monday August 6, 2007 It’s Worse to Walk Than DriveA leading environmentalist has figured out that walking does more than driving to cause global warming. It turns out there is more damage done by growing the food you need to make that walk than in the pollutants from your car. The Atheist Who Thought He…
Friday August 3, 2007 Phillips Talks SchoolingRick Phillips has some interesting things to say about fundamentalism and educational choices. New From Sovereign Grace MusicBob Kauflin writes about the new CD from Mark and Stephen Altrogge and asks them a couple of questions about it. New From Keith GreenThe Christian Post reports that some unreleased Keith…
Thursday August 2, 2007 Milestones: Thabiti reflects on his first year as pastor of First Baptist Church in Grand Cayman. Contest: Clothing designer Christa Taylor is having a contest that offers on lucky woman the “opportunity to win $150 of cute, chic, Christa Taylor merchandise!” Piper: The Desiring God blog offers more on the color…
August 1, 2007 Abortion: Russell Moore has a post about “A Man, an Abortion, a Gospel.” Humor: Lisa shares a rather hilarious episode. Islam: Over at Slate Christopher Hitchens wants to know why we are so scared of offending Muslims. Church: Richard Phillips shares some of the horror of the recent Christian Booksellers’ Association convention.…
Tuesday July 31, 2007 Film: A new movie, “The Ten,” releases this Friday and is an attempt to spoof the Ten Commandments. Prayer: Timmy Brister would like you to join him in praying for Dr. Tom Nettles. “Dr. Nettles developed pneumonia shortly after the Spring semester ended. As he began to get over the pneumonia,…
Church: Trevin Wax discusses the phrase “personal relationship with Jesus” asks whether this phrase helps or hinders evangelism. Culture: Peggy Noonan says that we live in an age of great wealth but of lousy manners. And I would tend to agree. Homosexuality: Dr. Mohler’s most recent commentary is worth reading as he writes about the…
Friday July 20, 2007 Personal: I am taking some time off next week, so it’s unlikely that I’ll be doing daily updates of A La Carte. Just so you know… Money: Ben Stein wants us to know that it isn’t easy being rich (or as rich as he is, anyways). “This belief, that having a…
Thursday July 19, 2007 Books: The NY Times has an early review of the new Harry Potter. “With each installment, the Potter series has grown increasingly dark, and this volume … is no exception.” “Ms. Rowling has fitted together the jigsaw puzzle pieces of this long undertaking with Dickensian ingenuity and ardor.” Politics: Obama says…
Wednesday July 18, 2007 Du Jour: Carolyn McCulley is waiting for a match in what sounds like a great opportunity to serve others. Creation: The Times has an interesting article about an “Islamic Creationist and a Book Sent Round the World.” Weird: Plans are underway in Nazareth to build the world’s largest cross. The Nazareth…
Tuesday July 17, 2007 Interview: Sinead O’Connor has a new album, “Theology,” that she says is based on the Old Testament (and that is being pitched to Christians). Christianity Today has an interview with her. “I also feel that Jesus is inside everybody. It’s almost like an energy or a thing that lives inside of…