My neighbor is a public nuisance. It’s official, actually. She has been declared a nuisance which means the police are no longer obligated to respond to her phone calls. And she calls them a lot. I first encountered Elizabeth a few years ago when I saw her propped up on crutches, trying to sweep several…
Astronaut – This is a beautiful video. Make it full-screen and HD if you can. Voddie Baucham – Here is some big news from Voddie Baucham: “I am leaving GfBC to lead the seminary at African Christian University in Zambia next fall.” Songs for Danforth Chapel – This album showed up in my mailbox last…
A couple of times now I have shared prayers from a new book I am really enjoying. Prone to Wander is a wonderful new collection of prayers inspired by The Valley of Vision. I probably can’t share too many more of them lest I fun afoul of copyright laws, but I did want to share…
I enjoyed this take on The Crucial Importance of Stay-at-Home Wives. It looks beyond the importance of moms raising their children and looks to other benefits. David Murray looks at a new book and mines 12 Ways to Make (And Keep) Friends. Thanks to Mere Agency for sponsoring the blog this week with their excellent…
This week’s Free Stuff is sponsored by our good friends at The Banner of Truth. The three sets that they are giving away today have been selected from their 2014 Christmas Special, which has just begun. There will be three winners this week, and each of the winners will receive one of these unique sets…
I may not know you, but I think one thing is safe to say: You do not have as much natural revulsion as I do toward a stand and greet time during a church service. You don’t feel a greater measure of inward terror when you hear a service leader command, “Stand up and greet…
Feather vs Bowling Ball – Here is proof of what we have heard so many times–that a feather and a bowling ball will fall at the same rate. The Art of Joy – If you enjoy Christian rap music, you’ll want to check out Jackie Hill Perry’s new album which is free for the taking.…
Sin promises so much but delivers so little. Sin always amplifies its benefits and minimizes its cost. Sin always aims at the uttermost, always nudging toward utter death and destruction. And yet we love our sin, and secretly harbor it, and grieve to turn aside from it. John Owen has a challenge for you. Before…
What the Election Reveals About Us – Here is Al Mohler doing what Al Mohler does so well–interpreting current events for us. The Zimzum of Love – This is quite the review of Rob Bell’s new book on marriage. What You Are Entitled To – Do you know what you are entitled to when your…
Today I am continuing my series of articles that is looking at productivity from a biblical perspective. Thanks to all who have kept reading through what has become quite a long series. I want to offer special thanks to all those who have provided feedback. I have been encouraged to hear from people who are…
Someday It Will Be Worth It – Mark Altrogge has some encouragement for you. “You won’t be disappointed. Keep believing in Jesus. Keep hoping in him. Keep clinging to him and abiding in him.” To End All Wars – I think you’ll enjoy this video. Mindscape – There are some good deals this week from…
I am often asked where the Christian book market is lacking. While there are certain topics that have been addressed by a multitude of good books (e.g. prayer, marriage, evangelism) there must be a few that have yet to receive substantial attention. For a long time I have pointed to the lack of good books…
The Myth of Hate – “I’m told writing this post won’t matter. I can clarify until I’m blue in the face and nothing will change. It doesn’t matter what Christians actually think or believe about homosexuality. It seems the world will still believe what it wants to believe no matter what anyone says.” 4 Ways…
Do you often feel confused or stupid (“Apparently I don’t know how to use the Internet!”) when trying to buy something online or trying to do research on a Web site? You’re not alone, and it might not be your fault. Most sites are unnecessarily difficult to use, and there is one core reason for…
For several months now Aileen and I have been pursuing physical fitness. While neither of us was horribly out of shape, neither were we nearly as fit and healthy as we wanted to be. This summer we made the decision that we would join a health club and, for at least a time, would recruit…
Driving Away First-Time Guests – Thom Rainer gives the results of an informal poll that looks at what drives away first-time guests at a church. Olympic Bowling – Seriously? Yes, seriously. Bowling is trying to work its way into the Olympics. More Important Than Getting Things Done – I enjoyed this short video. Unsavable People…
Sometimes it is good to have a bit of assistance in praying. Prone to Wander is a wonderful new collection of prayers inspired by The Valley of Vision. Last week I shared a prayer from that book that called upon God to Help Us Pray. Today I want to share a second prayer that calls…
Mars Hill Church has announced that their multiple campuses will soon each become an independent church and that Mars Hill as an entity will cease to exist. If you’re still in the Reformation Day spirit, you may enjoy this free lecture on Luther from Carl Trueman. I’m grateful to the team at B&H and to…