It’s hard to believe that we’ve come to Autumn at last. It was a hot, beautiful, brilliant summer but I’m glad to see it finally give way to fall. I get to spend my day today in a church baseball tournament, but will leave you with a collection of interesting reading:
Glasgow University archivists find John Knox’s Bible
This is neat: “Experts believe a unidentified bible held by Glasgow University may have belonged to John Knox – a founding father of the Protestant Reformation.”
In His Own Words
I enjoyed reading Grant Osborne on the thrill of learning and teaching God’s Word: “Even after fifty years of studying and sharing I still get thrilled as I uncover the deep treasures of meaning about Galatians or Romans, and then I have the privilege of writing them down to thrill countless others who will read them…”
The Bible Project Reading Plan
This looks like it could be an interesting way to read the Bible beginning in January.
Which Parts Of The Brain Do What?
This short video explains how researchers figured out which parts of the brain perform different functions.
Breakfast Leftovers
James Faris has a strangely interesting one here: “My students seemed to find history more palatable when they see that they are already familiar with it. So, let’s check out your breakfast menu…”
This Day in 1986. 30 years ago today five Muslim professors in Pakistan demanded Daniel Scot to convert to Islam, resulting in Scot becoming the first Christian charged under Pakistan’s blasphemy law. *
The Hidden Hours of Ministry
Peter Tong provides a strong encouragement for pastors to take sin seriously. “I want to discuss how struggles with sin, even if they are hidden from others, can undermine your ability to serve God more broadly.”
What Type of Steward Are You?
Pastors (and others) will want to check out Mike Leake’s excellent article on two kinds of stewardship.
When Toronto Was Eerily Empty
Torontotonians will find this photo essay interesting. It shows a time when the city had huge pieces of empty land downtown, something that’s almost impossible to imagine today.
Sand Bubbler Crabs
God created some strange and remarkable creatures. Like these Sand Bubbler Crabs.
The Lord is a friend who never changes. There is no fickleness about Him: those whom He loves, He loves unto the end.
—J.C. Ryle
