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Tuesday July 15, 2008

A True Work of the Spirit
With all that is going on in Lakeland, Florida, John MacArthur offers a timely article on how to discern a true work of the Spirit.

A Sad Story
And speaking of that “revival” in Lakeland, William A. Dembski tells his story. He went to there hoping for a miracle that might heal his autistic son. But like so many others, he left crushed. If you think this revival is in any way real, be sure to read this account! (HT: RP)

Evanjellyfish
Doug Wilson has begun serializing his new novel at this site.

Repent! Repent!
Openly gay US bishop Gene Robinson was forced to halt a sermon at a west London church after being heckled. You can watch the video here.

Top 5 Commodities To Hoard
If you want to drive up other prices like investors are driving up gas prices, here are five commodities for you.

A La Carte (6/6)

Friday June 6, 2008 A Revival of ViolenceIn case you needed further proof that the “revival” in Lakeland Florida bears no resemblance to true revival, take a look at this video. I’m pretty sure I don’t remember Jonathan Edwards kicking old ladies in the face under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. But I could…

Jun 6, 2008

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A La Carte (8/15)

Friday August 15, 2008 A Tale of Two Little GirlsKirk Wellum reminds us that our society is hardly immune to the kind of thoughts that replaced a less attractive little Chinese girl with a more attractive one. 16 Days of AtrocityFrom The Point: “To keep the excitement over Phelps and company on the U.S. Olympic…

Aug 15, 2008

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A Lesson From the Lakeland Revival

A couple of weeks ago I invested an hour and a half in watching Lakeland: The Movie, a documentary about Todd Bentley and the Lakeland “Revival.” You may remember that in April of 2008, a preacher and revivalist named Todd Bentley was invited to Ignited Church in Lakeland, Florida. The plan was to have Bentley…

Sep 24, 2012

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Works & Wonders June 7

This week’s Works & Wonders offers: The wonder and the beauty, older and rarer, His Love, Ferrari Luce, The Covenanter Story, and cheese curds.

Jun 7

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Weekend A La Carte (June 6)

There’s a playbook for college, there should be one for marriage / Ben Sasse is teaching us how to die—and live—well / The biggest tell that something was written by AI / Why China got rich and India didn’t / AI slop is coming for your playlists / The blood cancer that became solvable /…

Jun 6

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Strong to the End

You have probably heard of Davy and Natalie Lloyd, even if the names aren’t immediately familiar. In May 2024, you most likely heard the news about two young American missionaries to Haiti who, along with one of their Haitian colleagues, were brutally murdered by one of the many gangs that dominate the country.

Jun 5

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A La Carte (June 5)

Can Jesus really sympathize with my specific struggles? / View your past through the lens of God’s faithfulness / Nine marks of a healthy paragraph / When you have nothing left to give / The treasure chest at the train station / When you’re too weird to lead / Headlines / and more.

Jun 5

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A La Carte (June 4)

The pastor as anti-professional / On grieving when your loved one’s faith was ambiguous / God’s mercy in withholding wealth / Not mere memories: God’s sovereign purposes in every season / 10 theses on intercession / Bargatze’s ‘Breadwinner’ should be funnier / Podcasts / and more.

Jun 4

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Presents or Presence: What Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day

I asked dads what they actually want for Father’s Day. The answer was clear: presence matters more than presents—but a few books, good coffee, heartfelt letters, and multitools are nice as well.

Jun 3

Articles

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Strong to the End

You have probably heard of Davy and Natalie Lloyd, even if the names aren’t immediately familiar. In May 2024, you most likely heard the news about two young American missionaries to Haiti who, along with one of their Haitian colleagues, were brutally murdered by one of the many gangs that dominate the country.

Jun 5

Articles

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10 General Market Books I Have Enjoyed Recently

While I am committed to reading and reviewing Christian books, I also enjoy reading a steady diet of books published for the general market. Though my interests lean toward history, I do enjoy other topics as well. Here are a few of the titles I’ve enjoyed over the past couple of months.

Jun 2

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New and Notable Christian Books for May 2026 (+ a Preview of June)

New Christian books in May included titles from: Tom Schreiner, Laura Story, Winfree Brisley, Duane Garrett, Dannah Gresh, Erwin Lutzer, John Piper, and many more. Get all caught up here!

May 29

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The Color of Money is Gray: Rethinking Wealth and Inheritance for the Next Generation

Christians are living longer and accumulating more wealth than ever—but our habits for passing that wealth on haven’t kept pace. Here’s a biblical framework for rethinking inheritance, generosity, and stewardship for the next generation.

Jun 1

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Three Respectable Sins of Pastors

Over the past few years, there has been a lot of attention given to the ways that pastors may abuse their parishioners. Such attention is appropriate and every pastor ought to prayerfully guard himself against such abusive behaviors. Every church leadership structure ought to build rigorous systems of accountability and follow biblical guidelines in the…

May 29, 2024

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