The 9Marks blog has some good Advice for a New Elder. Thanks to Logos for sponsoring the blog this week with their article 3 Easy Ways to Get Logos 6 (and Special Gifts!). Sponsors help cover the costs associated with hosting and maintaining this site. This probably won’t be a shock, but family-friendly TV isn’t…
Friday is here, and it brings a brand new edition of Free Stuff Fridays. This week’s sponsor is Shepherd Press and they are giving away some great new products. There will be 5 winners this week, and each of the winners will receive the following items: For anyone who is interested, the following products will…
An Unforgettable Christmas – It is so true: “Kids learn to love what brings their parents delight.” There is direct application for the Christmas season. Embiggening English – It has been many, many years since I’ve watched an episode of The Simpsons. But I did enjoy reading this article about its impact on the English…
This Christmas a lot of children will receive porn from under the tree. It’s not what they wanted, and not what their parents intended for them to have. But they will get it anyway. The first iPod, the first tablet, the first laptop—these are today’s coming of age rituals. We give our daughter her first…
The Weight of Perfection in Marriage – This is a very enjoyable and challenging article on marriage. Pharma Spam – Ever wondered who’s behind all those spam emails you get that try to sell you cheap pills? This article explains. Through the Eyes of Spurgeon – This new documentary looks at the life and ministry…
George Clooney loses sleep over bad reviews of his movies. Angelina Jolie is a “minimally talented spoiled brat.” Tom Hanks checks into hotels as Johnny Madrid. You know by now, I’m sure, that a group calling themselves Guardians of Peace hacked Sony’s computers, obtained a massive amount of private and internal data, and released it…
Free Bible Study Tools – Jacob Gerber shows where to find and how to use some excellent free Bible study tools. The Things of Earth – Westminster Books is offering good discounts on some new books, including one that comes highly recommended by John Piper: The Things of Earth. The Dumbest Thing – Here’s the…
2014 was a great year for Christian readers, and today I want to share some of my top picks from the year that is swiftly drawing to a close. Let me offer a few caveats: First, these are almost certainly not the best books of 2014 in any objective sense; rather, they are my favorites,…
Board Game Sale – Amazon has a bunch of board games on sale today—with time to have them shipped before Christmas. Be sure to check out Ticket to Ride, Dominion, and 7 Wonders. I’m not as familiar with the rest of them. A Time to Speak – Today Gospel Coalition is sponsoring “A Time to…
The smartest way to study the Word is here: Faithlife just released Logos 6, the most intelligent Bible study software ever, equipping you for incredible insights in a fraction of the time. There are three easy ways to get Logos 6: a base package, a crossgrade option, and the core engine Plus, for a limited…
You’ve got to be careful what you share online. Over the weekend Facebook and Twitter were suddenly inundated with links to a new recording of the Christmas hymn “Angels From the Realms of Glory” mashed up with “Angels We Have Heard on High.” It was recorded by The Piano Guys and features David Archuleta, a…
Rebuilding Appalachia – I enjoyed this short film that shows the work of an interesting ministry. To the Dad Looking at Porn – In case you still don’t have enough reasons to stop looking at porn, here are more. Controlling Online Conversation – This article shows how it’s possible to control the news stories that…
Whatever else we know about Charles Spurgeon, and whatever else we honor and respect in him, what always stands out to me is his unshakable confidence in the Bible. I recently came across two short quotes, both of which stand as eloquent proof of his love of God’s Word, and both of which stand as…
I found an early review of the new movie Exodus: Gods and Kings. Not surprisingly, the movie does a terrible and downright blasphemous way of portraying God while also playing fast and loose with Scripture. Jean Lloyd shares Seven Things I Wish My Pastor Knew About My Homosexuality. The Gettys will be playing Carnegie Hall…
Friday is here, and with it a new edition of Free Stuff Fridays. This week’s giveaway is sponsored (again!) by CBD Reformed. They are offering 5 prize packages this week, which means there will be 5 winners. Each of those winners will receive the following 3 items: In addition, CBD Reformed is offering a 4-day…
What Is Liberal Theology? – Justin Taylor provides a quick definition of liberal theology. Should You Do a Cleanse or Detox? – Cleanses and detoxes are a popular dietary trend today. Do they actually do anything? You probably won’t be shocked at the answer. ESV Bible Sale – Westminster Books has all of their ESV…
God promises grace to battle sin and to overcome sin. We believe that God gives that kind of grace to his people. This is not something we deserve; it is not something he owes us, but he gives it anyway. It is undeserved, the overflow of his love for us. And we long for that…
It has been a slow week for Kindle deals. The best of them came on Monday with a few more on Tuesday. I’ll keep looking for new ones. In the meantime, here are some interesting links: The University’s Rape System – “The longer we ignore this, the more women will be brutalized by the rape…
Sexual asssault is all over the news today. Headlines in the United States tell of a long list of woman who have accused Bill Cosby of assault, and tell of college campuses where rape is shockingly common. Headlines in Canada tell of reporter Jiam Gomeshi and his ugly history of sexual violence. It is my…
The Strange Oprahfication of Rob Bell – “Without intending malice or slander, I have to suggest that Bell is sounding less like a preacher of Christianity (even a liberal one) and more like the newest member of an affluent, West Coast cult.” The Modern Hymnal – You’ll enjoy this interview with Keith Getty. Confessions Of…