Should We Leave Our Children Inheritances? – Thanks to Randy Alcorn for addressing this question. R.C. Sproul on Mark – Logos users will want to grab R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Mark while it is free. When the Sin of Sloth Sneaks Up on You – “One day I woke up and realized that I was…
Waiting. For an imperfect and impatient person like me, it is one of the most difficult things to do–to wait with hope and patience and faith. In these few words, though, Charles Spurgeon looks to Psalm 62:1 (“For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.”) and provides encouragement. Blessed posture!…
Wesley and the Death of Toplady – There is some interesting and cordial back-and-forth going on between those who admire Wesley and those who admire Toplady. The two of them once had quite the spat. John Calvin believed that at times we need to Condone Theological Delusion. Here’s the when’s and how’s of it. The…
It is time for a new Free Stuff Fridays. This week’s sponsor is 10ofThose, and they are offering some great prize packages. There will be 5 winners this week, and each of those winners will receive the following items: 10ofThose has created a partnership with Matthias Media, bringing their resources to this side of the…
I am in the enjoyable position of receiving copies of most of the latest and greatest Christian books, and with a new year comes a whole new batch of books that qualify as notable. Here are a few of the highlights that have shown up in my mailbox recently. 1 Peter by Daniel Doriani. I’ve…
Theological Extremism in a Secular Age – Here are Al Mohler’s comments on the terrorism in France. He says, “Western elites are often relatively unwilling or unable to deal with the disorder that has now emerged on the world scene.” The Ineptitude of Moral Equivalence – Here is Jesse Johnson with a helpful article on…
As a cofounder of Cruciform Press, I like to provide occasional updates on news and tell you about our more recent titles. One recent release focuses on a subject we often struggle with but don’t often talk about: friendship among Christians. One of the most fundamental truths about the Christian life is that we were…
Interview with Douglas J. Moo – I enjoyed this interview with Douglas Moo, Chair of the Committee on Bible Translation for the NIV. While I will not be switching to the NIV, I do appreciate many of the points he makes. How to Write Good – Tony Payne offers some sound counsel. Advancing the Gospel…
I once watched a master glassblower at his craft. I had pulled off the highway to look for coffee, a small pick-me-up during a day-long drive. And in that search for a decent cup, I spotted his studio, a converted warehouse, far off the main street of a small Pennsylvania town. One of his assistants…
Faithful with Fifteen Minutes – “We’ve all heard that small investments add up to big gains. Well, just 15 minutes a day spent in the Word will add up to these staggering figures…” Heaven Will Never Be Boring – Dave Radford explains why heaven will never be boring. Prepare for Seminary – Want to know…
Let me tell you: It’s not easy being filthy rich. You would know, wouldn’t you? Most of us feel like we live in poverty, but that’s only because we restrict our comparisons to the people closest to us. When we elevate our gaze a little, we see that most of us qualify as being among…
Domino Chain Reaction – “A domino can knock over another domino about 1.5x larger than itself. A chain of dominos of increasing size makes a kind of mechanical chain reaction that starts with a tiny push and knocks down an impressively large domino.” Attracted to Men, Marries a Woman – From NPR of all things:…
By Tony Merida Social causes come and go like bad fashion trends, sometimes quite literally: what color bracelet are you wearing this month? Surely our consumer-conditioned attention spans have something to do with this, but let’s be real: when you care about something enough to devote serious time and energy, it can be discouraging when…
It is one of my clearest memories from twelfth grade (apart from the one I mention at the end of this article). It was my final year of high school but my first year at Ancaster Public High School. I was in sociology class when the teacher asked this: How many people here eat dinner…
No Magic with January 1 – “There is nothing magical about January 1. It is another date on the calendar. While our gracious Father has established signs and seasons for the days and years (Gen 1:14), He is not limited to a day on the calendar.” 10 Questions for Moms – Christa has 10 questions…
It is almost cliché to praise Charles Spurgeon for his ability to say in a few words when takes others so many. Yet he was a remarkably gifted man and one who used his gifts to serve the Lord. I loved reading these words which call on each of us to grow, and to grow…
USA Today has a list of Essential Texting Acronyms Parents Must Know. My guess is that few kids use all of these, but most kids use at least some of them. Lore Ferguson has a message for local churches: Set Up Your Singles. “Local churches are intended to be the incubator for future marriages, not…
I love beautiful design. Though I’m no longer a web designer, I still find myself crawling around the Web at times, looking for examples of beautiful and inspiring design. I came across just such a thing a few years ago in the NeuYear calendar. It begin its life as a Kickstarter project and, once fully…
Life-Changing Tech – Here’s the technology that may just change your life in 2015. Or it may fizzle–time will tell. Aim for Godliness and Glory – Christina Fox has a word about new year’s resolutions. Discounted Gym Memberships – This is why you should probably avoid those discounted gym memberships. Here’s a great stat: “67%…
Morning and Evening – Free from Christian Audio this month is Spurgeon’s classic Morning and Evening. A Holy and Happy 2015 – Holy and happy: That would be a good year. Why Do Black Lives Matter? – “Americans are in the midst of a crisis of human dignity. Are we still able to articulate why…