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(Yesterday on the blog: The Wonder of the Human Face)
15 Ways to Discern False Teaching
Kevin DeYoung outlines 15 different ways you can discern false teaching. “Obviously, there is no foolproof scheme for identifying false teaching. Biblical discernment takes years of prayer, preaching, and practice. But there are certain questions that may be help us sift the good from the bad.”
The Queering of History From Anne Frank to Pompeii
Jonathon Van Maren: “For the past two decades, the LGBT movement has been busily engaged in the task of queering history. Not only have they managed to elevate the heroes of their own movement to sacrosanct status – from Harvey Milk to Alfred Kinsey – they have also been promiscuously claiming that great historical figures from William Shakespeare to Abraham Lincoln were, if you squint at the evidence just right, also definitely LGBT.”
The Best Part of My Day
Jana leads us through the best part of her day.
6 Kinds of Hearers of God’s Word
Brian Najapfour: “James’ warning invites us to examine ourselves. What kind of hearers are we? Here are six types of hearers that represent different responses to God’s Word…”
Countering 3 Muslim Attacks on the Bible
This article offers you assistance in speaking to three common Muslim attacks on the Bible. “The need to evangelize Muslims in America has never been greater. However, one of the biggest barriers to sharing the good news of Jesus with Muslims is their belief that the biblical text is corrupt.”
Bounce Couples
Pastors (and all other Christians) are called to extend hospitality, yet some people can make this difficult. J.V. Fesko offers one tip for extending hospitality to those ones as well.
Flashback: The Three Greatest Enemies of Marriage
The greatest challenges to my marriage haven’t come from without but from within. The greatest discouragements haven’t stemmed from circumstances but from character. The greatest difficulties haven’t arisen from other people but from myself.
Humility is not an add-on for the super-spiritual; it is for all believers to practice in our daily lives.
—Jerry Bridges
