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Weekend A La Carte (1/29)
- 01/29/11
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I put out a call on Twitter for talented Christian graphic artists/designers today. If that’s you, give my Twitter a quick look. Artists or photographers may also be interested in contacting me…
CT 2011 Book Awards - Christianity Today has shared their annual book award winners. I don’t see any huge surprises on the list…
Why No One Reads Privacy Policies - You know those privacy policies you always agree to when you visit web sites? You never read them and neither do I. This infographic explains why.
Friendly Fire - Erik: “I don't have the time to follow the blow by blow of what is going on all over contemporary Evangelicalism. I try to stay informed though. I do. However, now it is not only my time that is lacking but also my stomach.”
Birth Year Inflation - This is an interesting little diversion that will cost you a few minutes. It shows how much inflation has effected prices since your birth year.
The Theology of Adoption - Fred Sanders reviews Reclaiming Adoption: “This is a short (just over 100 pages), readable, popular-level introduction to the theology of adoption, and it is perfectly positioned at the intersection of the practical, the spiritual, and the doctrinal. It's published by the innovative little publisher Cruciform Press, and I expect its sales will be driven by word of mouth through the orphan care network, and by the fact that it's got a big ol' classic John Piper chapter in it (Chapter 8: Adoption, The Heart of the Gospel).”
Apple Moves In On Your Wallet - This will be very interesting if true. This kind of payment system is far overdue.
Chris Medina - I haven’t watched American Idol for many years now. But I guess stories like this are part of what makes it so popular.
And finally, something to think about as you head to a worship service tomorrow:
In public worship all should join. The little strings go to make up a concert, as well as the great. —Thomas Goodwin
I am a follower of Jesus Christ, a husband to Aileen and a father to three young children. I worship and serve as a pastor at 
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Comments (12)
Re: Friendly FireOne habit I aim to cultivate is always read Scripture before blogs, and emphasize sermons on Scripture text over the latest commentary on evangelicalism. Or I could simply avoid the “Comments” area of blogs - but I find that once I start reading blogs that is very difficult to do. We’re too prone to seek out controversy or reduce Christianity to an intellectual contest.
Re: Apple and your wallet — I thought it was interesting that you said that this sort of system is overdue. When I heard, my reaction was that that will be a security nightmare!
This is completely off-topic, and I’m sure I’m just a big softy, but I really appreciate your humble, kind spirit, as opposed to the rude, haughty, dismissive attitudes of some other bloggers, especially the ones you’ve been in dialogue with lately.
Not that anybody cares, but I’m taking the Pyros off my map after this week’s pathetic display of hatefulness-disguised-as-forthrightness.
Have a great day!
RE: Birth Year Inflation:For some reason, this link didn’t work for me. It seemed really interesting too! Can someone explain why it doesn’t function? On digg, it isn’t popping up correctly either.
I want to say how much I appreciate you Tim and your willingness to stick out your neck over at Pyro. I find it disconcerting that when someone raises a concern about the reckless sarcasm that is used to berate fellow soldiers you get berated and belittled yourself for being the “tone police.” As a pastor I have struggled greatly with berating my own people when addressing important doctinal and practical issues and I can say it never has served the cause of Christ and pastoral care very well except to incite unecessary division within the church. There is incredible wisdom in Paul’s admonition in 2 Tim. 2:24-25 and has wide application for the sorts of exchanges on these blogs that I find far from edifying.
As I have matured in this regard, I have found that patience, humility and respect for brothers (and sisters) we disagree with goes a lot further in having a voice with them and in even seeing them slowly come to what I regard as more faithful biblical positions. Over the course of 7 years I have watched a church that was virtually fully immersed in a pelagian/ semi-pelagian worldview begin to be transformed in their thnking to that of seeing God’s loving sovereignty in everything. Where I have been most effective in my part of watching this transformation take place is in modeling patience, humility and respect before my people - not impatience, arrogance and condescension. And believe me I personally know the difference and the impact each disposition has.
The bottom line is, these sorts of internet discussions do not provide good examples for all those young pastors reading this stuff who then want to minister effectively in their churches where the memebers may be lacking in their acceptance of sound doctrine.
I can never watch American Idol because whenever someone sings bad it makes me want to hide under a blanket. I dont like it when people make themselves look bad. I could not even watch the video you put up. I was worried he was a bad singer and I did not want to have that feeling I get again. :-)
The AI piece is compelling, yet disturbing as the young man sings out loud of his disbelief of God. Well maybe it is an artsy thing that I don’t get. In any way, well, I am praying for him and his fiance.
I care! I can’t believe you think the Pyro guys were being “hateful”. They were shocked at what Challies said and at the lack of response anybody was actually giving to Turk’s original letter to MH.
I’m not sure that a lot of the people who have caught wind of the recent “controversy” have even read the blog posts that are under discussion.
I, for one, was edified by Turk’s original letter to Michael Horton, and grateful that he wrote it. He went over-the-top saying that he was thankful for their ministry, but was honest (brave/concerned) enough to share the one concern that he had.
Its sad that Turk’s original concern and admonition has been all but drowned out by the ensuing discussions.
“They were shocked at what Challies said …”
Naturally. Because it was so shocking. Give me a break.
Yes, Tim is quite the shocker.
Anyway, so maybe it’s all just a matter of personal preference, then. I’m extremely edified by the WHI guys, but not at all by the Pyromaniacs, and I definitely don’t share Turk’s opinion of their focus. His analysis, to me, was way off base.
Yes, I have read the Pyro’s blog posts as well as listened to the WHI broadcasts from ‘09, ‘10, and ‘11.
The Pyromaniacs’ rudeness makes me ill. Like I said, it’s probably a matter of how you define “rude,” Eugene, so don’t let my opinion bother you. You and Frank go on being shocked by Tim and Mike, and I’ll continue to be shocked by Frank and Dan.
Fair enough!
Wow the pyromaniacs website went ballistic with a giant sandpit throwing contest. Some parent should try and tell these children to grow up. What a disgrace! No doubt the quick witted ones will throw this back at me as well. I frankly don;t see what Tim Challies sees in listing them as a worthwhile blogg to follow. Censorious comes to mind.