The 1 Peter 3:15 Question – J.D. Greear proposes a whole list of ways you might provoke the “1 Peter 3:15 question” at work. Holy Relics – Here’s an interesting (and slightly PG-13) poem that, at least in my mind, explores human depravity through popular movies. Shredding and Scrapping – What happens to military equipment…
There are few areas of the Christian life where there is a wider gap between what Christians want to do and what Christians actually do than in this area: memorizing Scripture. We all know that we should, we all have some appreciation of the benefits, and we would all love to be released from the…
Yesterday Aileen and I celebrated sixteen years of marriage. Sixteen years ago we were twenty-one years old and had no idea what we were getting into; today I thank God for blessing me so richly and so far beyond what I deserve. Thanks to Moody Publishers for sponsoring my site this week. This site is…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored Harvest House Publishers. They are offering a prize package this week that features 4 books they think you’ll love. There will be 5 winners, and each of them will receive these 4 books: Enter to Win Again, there are 5 prize packages to win. And all you need…
I like to keep an eye out for good deals on Kindle books. As an avid reader, and one who is slowly transitioning to electronic books, I find it hard to resist a great deal. These deals tend to come up day-by-day and last anywhere from a few days to a week. I usually track…
Al Mohler Responds to Ann Coulter – “From a Christian concern we cannot leave the issue of the Ebola outbreak without turning to another kind of atrocity. In this case the atrocity was an opinion piece published just yesterday by conservative commentator Ann Coulter.” Sign – Here’s an interesting idea for a new restaurant. Was…
I love a church that prays. I love being a part of a church that prays. Every Wednesday night we gather—often a packed-out room full of us—to bring all our petitions and all our praise before the Lord. Far more often than not it is a sweet time of seeking the Lord together. I usually…
Cultural Disintegration and the Revival of a Moral Imagination – With a title like that, you know it has to be worth reading. Gay, Christian and … Celibate – Sarah Pulliam Bailey has an interesting article about the changing face of the homosexuality debate. Is Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Enough? – “Is being a stay-at-home…
Why do married couples have sex? And how can they ensure that they keep enjoying the sexual relationship throughout their marriage? This weekend I read through a pair of recent studies from the University of Toronto that offer some intriguing, though not shocking answers. A study called “Keeping the Spark Alive,” begins with the distinction…
Should I Tell My Spouse about Struggles with Sexual Purity? – Here is a good and helpful article from 9Marks. Can There Be Thrills in Heaven? – If there is no risk in heaven, can there still be thrills? Randy Alcorns answers. Perfect For Me – I like this: “My father-in-law has a profound little…
Once bitten, twice shy. That pretty much describes my response to most major marketing campaigns by Christian publishers. So often I’ve found that the best books are the ones that appear with the least fuss, and that the ones carried in on the back of a major marketing wave prove to be disappointing. But not…
The Longest Brooding Period – “Researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) have observed a deep-sea octopus brooding its eggs for four and one half years—longer than any other known animal.” 2 Bible Belt Filmmakers – “It’s the Hollywood ending every studio wants: Low-cost production and high returns at the box office.” Christian…
The “Great Story” of God’s Word is all about Jesus. And so, as his followers, we must also be. But when you get right down to it, how exactly do you be Christ-centered? What do you do to become an all-about-Jesus Christian? The thing is, God isn’t asking us to do something … he’s inviting…
We are distracted. We are so distracted, and so accustomed to it, that after a while we almost become distraction. We lose the ability to be still. We fear the quiet. We are intimidated by the moments where there is nothing to look at, nothing to do. Distraction is one of the costs of life…
Stumbling into the Future – Tim Keesee writes about the uncertainties of the past and the certainties of the future. Not Exactly Rocket Science – You’ll have to look past a bit of evolution talk so you can marvel at the intricacies of the human body. 10 Myths About Lust – “If you embrace these…
Earlier this week I found myself combing through some favorite John Owen quotes. Owen is easily one of the most quotable Puritans (not to mention one of the most prolific with the pen!). Here are a few great quotes: Let no man think to kill sin with few, easy, or gentle strokes. He who hath…
I am looking forward to spending some time this week in Indiana, speaking at the Association of College Ministries National Student Conference. That’s a mouthful! I will be speaking about technology, pornography, the will of God, and a few other subjects. It should be fun! But before I head to the airport, here are some…
For many years now I have relied on advertising to cover the costs associated with hosting and maintaining this site. As the site has grown (there were well over a million visits last month!) I have relied on several different forms of advertising to do this. Almost a year ago I decided I would abandon…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by a first-time sponsor, but one I’m sure you know. Covenant Eyes is giving away one-year subscriptions to their services (a $167 value). There will be 5 winners this week. Why is Internet protection important? The Internet is full of temptations for adults and kids alike. However, when…
This month’s free book from Logos is Creation and Fall, from the works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer; free from ChristianAudio is Anna and the King of Siam. Westminster Books is giving you a $5 coupon, good for anything in the store, if you watch a 5-minute video (about a product that looks really good). Emotional Bullying…