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Some people are wondering about the state of my new book (The Next Story). Here’s a really brief update: It is in the final stages of production (page layout); it will release on April 1; it will be available soon with a great pre-order offer. So stay tuned and I’ll have details very soon.
The Ivey Family - This is a video worth watching.
Christian History Magazine - “Christian History Institute is relaunching the popular Christian History magazine with issue #100. Through fascinating, informative articles and captivating images we will explore the King James Version of the Bible and the 400th anniversary of its release. If you live in the United States, you can sign up to receive the new print version of this new issue of Christian History magazine FREE.” And if you live in Canada, you’re just plain out of luck.
What About the Twins? - Dr. Mohler writes about the deadly logic of abortion.
Turn Off Your Gadgets - A good article from Fast Company (though there are a couple of ugly words mixed in). “What are the opportunity costs of our digital addiction? Last Sunday, at a Keith Jarrett concert in Carnegie Hall, a magical musical moment is ruined by something very ordinary.”
Cheer the B Minus? - A writer for the Washington Post compares the parenting styles discussed in two recent books. It’s always interesting to see what parenting looks like without reference to the big picture given to us in the Bible.
Fatwa Against Pets - It would be interesting to compile a list of things that are banned in Iran (which must be one of the saddest countries on earth). Most recently “authorities have banned all advertisements for pets, pet food and other pet products.” Last summer they moved against hair styles, banning, among other things, the mullet.
Sarah Palin Battle Hymn - Words fail.
In Christ Alone - Here’s a brand new 10th anniversary edition of the great hymn “In Christ Alone.”
Our idols both covet what we do not have and hold on for dear life to what we do have. —David Powlison
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Comments (11)
While much of what Iran has done is either evil or absurd, who can fault banning the mullet? :)
The saddest thing about this version of the battle hymn is that it is sung in a church. Please tell me it wasn’t during a church service.
I agree, Iran might be a illegitimate dictatorship, but they should get a few points for the good sense to ban mullets.
Why do we sing “In Christ Alone” but practice “In Church Alone”?
“Some people are wondering about the state of my new book — I’m Canadian; we don’t have states, we have provinces. I only had to learn 5 capitals when I was a kid. Then we moved on to more important stuff. Nyaaaaaaaaah!”
And now I know why you guys are smarter.
Regarding the Sarah Palin song:
Words don’t fail. This is apostasy.
Thank you so much for finishing your post with the video “In Christ Alone”. It needed it after viewing the Palin video.
My pet peeve is missing out on all the good stuff because I live in Canada.
My pet peeve is missing out on all the good stuff because I live in Canada.
Yeah, me too. I get to tell other people about it, but I don’t get to enjoy it myself!
The Palin video is truly disturbing. However, I don’t know that its much worse than the “God and country” services that pop up in mega-churches around July 4th each year with Air Force jets screaming across the jumbo-tron and giant flags behind the pulpit. This is just a little less polished form of idolatry.
Enjoyed the article with the Keith Jarrett quotes, but it was kind of weakened by the fact that Jarrett regularly loses it with audiences. He has screamed obscenities at outdoor jazz concert fans, and once stopped in the middle of a performance in Carnegie because somebody was coughing.In Christianese, I guess you could he has damaged his witness, though the underlying theology may be sound.