I have returned home from my week-long writer’s workshop in England. It was a very interesting time and at some point, perhaps on the other side of this jet lag, I’ll let you know about it. But for now, enjoy these articles:
Christian Audio $4.99 Sale
Christian Audio has a whole load of books at just $4.99 each and quite a few of them are even new releases. (Also, don’t forget about the bundle I created with them to get you started on a free trial membership).
CBMW’s New President
Yesterday CBMW announced that Denny Burk has become the new president. Here he talks about his vision for the organization.
Which Countries Have the Most Immigrants?
There’s lots of politicizing in this article, but also lots of interesting facts. Naturally, I found the comments about Canada especially interesting.
The Busy Mom’s Guide to Prayer
Melissa offers a few common sense tips on prioritizing prayer even as a busy mom.
As Seemed Best to Them…
And, on the subject of parenting, Nick Batzig offers some helpful thoughts as well. “Most of us would admit, if we were honest, that we often wish that the Scriptures were a detailed handbook for what to do in each and every interaction with our children. While the Bible speaks both directly and indirectly to every aspect of parenting, it does not give us a detailed checklist that–if husbands and wives would simply consult in each and every interaction with their children–would guarantee a favorable outcome.”
Back to the Early Church?
“While there were some great things happening then, I’m not so sure that I am eager to get back to the early church days. They, too, had their problems. Here are a few reasons why we might put the brakes on the glamorization of the early church.”
When We Say, “I Forgive You”
“What do we mean we say, ‘I forgive you’? More importantly, do we mean what the Bible means? When we really dig into Scripture’s teaching on forgiveness, we find that it stretches and challenges us, forcing us into the uncomfortable territory of being more like Jesus.”
This Day in 1936. 80 years ago today, American missionary to the Congo, Bill Chesney, was born. He would be martyred by rebel groups at the age of 28. *
Why Red Light Cameras Don’t Work
Or, at least, why they aren’t an awfully good solution overall.
Flashback: 7 Different Ways to Read a Book
Just like the title says: Here are 7 different ways to approach a book.
The single greatest support of truth in your preaching is the power of an exemplary life.
—John MacArthur
