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Three Great Reads for Easter - Earlier this week I suggested a few books that are suitable for Good Friday reading. Here’s the natural follow-up: three books to read before Easter. One, two and three.
Son of Hamas - GQ (of all publications) has an interview with Mosab Yousef, the Christian author of Son of Hamas.
Heavenward - Scotty Smith has moved his blog, which is almost entirely prayers, to Gospel Coalition.
Kindle for Mac - At long last, Amazon has released their Kindle for Mac software. Unfortunately it’s like the PC version in that you can view notes you’ve made using your other devices, but you can’t actually take notes or highlight using the software.
ESV App - You’ll want to check out the new (and free) ESV app for iPhone.
Top 100 Church Blogs - Church Relevance offers the updated list of the top 100 Church Blogs. (I almost didn’t link to this because it seemed somehow arrogant, but I do respect the amount of work CR has put into the list and thought it would be good to acknowledge it)
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Brief but fascinating interview with Mosab Yousef. His honesty and insights are well worth reading. The key difference between Islam and Christianity was clearly on display when he stated , “In Christianity, it’s very clear that the god we worship is equal to love. The bible says, ‘God is love’. The god we worship was sacrificed, crucified on the cross, tortured, spit on, and was still forgiving. This is our highest example. The god of Islam tells his people, “Beat your wife. Go kill infidels. Go Kill Christians and Jews.” This is in the Koran; it has been for 1400 years. Their god tells them to kill everybody who doesn’t believe in the god of the Koran. The problem is ideological—it’s not a people problem. ” That is a brave statement . May we pray for this young man and at the same time do as he asks and not put him on some sort of “Christian” celebrity pedestal . Looking forward to reading this book.
This brother is a very, very admirable character. It is almost impossible that he will live out the rest of his days in peace. But he has cast in his lost with Christ and is not looking back.
His testimony will hopefully reach the hearts of others that grew up similarly to him, and cause them to consider the power of the gospel. “Why would this young man willingly face the abandonment of his father and certain death?”
May questions like these plague hearts.
And may we be challenged to live sacrificially and carry a burden for the lost.
It’s encouraging to see a good representation of solid, reformed theology near the top of the top 100.
Wow, congratulations Tim, on being #2 right behind Piper in the church blogs list. My only thought after scanning the whole list was to wonder about the complete absence of any sites by Christian women. hmmm.
Anyone who think you were being arrogant to post that CR list doesn’t know you very well. Thanks for deciding to let us in on it — quite helpful.
I especially appreciate the link to the top 100 church blogs (did not think it was arrogant at all). Helps someone like me who trains pastors and needs to stay in touch with the forces shaping church life. Technology may be the most potent cultural force shaping the church today. See: http://johnkoessler.wordpress.com/2010/03/17/playing-technopoly/Thanks for your good work, Tim.
Just wondering whether there would be any chance of linking recommended books to sites that actually ship to Canada? Or are the majority of your readers south of the border?
Thanks, I do appreciate your recommendations.
A noticeable absence on “Top 100” listing was Grace to You’s blog.