A La Carte (1/12)

Friday January 12, 2007 Technology: Netvibes is a great service to get yourself a completely customized start page on the web. Debate: James White announces his debate subject and opponent for the Alpha & Omega conference in October. I hope to be at the debate and am looking forward to it already! Marriage: A good article in Boundless discusses the importance of taking the first year off. (HT: Paul) Church: Brian has found what he considers the most deplorable thing …

A La Carte (1/11)

Thursday January 11, 2007 Du Jour: John Piper apologizes and discusses profanity. Music: This is a great price on guitar music (free!). Abortion: Paul discusses amniocentesis and its relationship to abortion. Church: Here are the fifty most influential Christians in America. Stop and think for a minute about how many you would want to have as your pastor! Prayer: Al Mohler has been released from hospital. Praise God! Environment: A columnist at the Toronto Sun takes on Kyoto. “Why do …

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A La Carte (1/10)

Wednesday January 10, 2007 Theology: A reader is seeking help with her Master’s thesis. If you can spare a few minutes to answer a few questions she’d appreciate it. Technology: This is bound to be the must-have gift for next Christmas. Marriage: Proud to be single? Why not buy yourself a ring to proclaim your status? “There are wedding rings, there are engagement rings, but there was no status ring for single people…” Theology: Gary Gilley has a good article …

A La Carte (1/9)

Tuesday January 9, 2007 Theology: Trevin Wax thinks that “Limited” and “Unlimited” Atonement Debates Miss the Point. Books: Affections Fixed Above explains how to harness the power of Google’s Book Search to find old books. Theology: Nathan Busenitz is revisiting the charismatic and cessationist debate in what should be a great series. Sports: This is what Canadians do for fun: compile lists of the best hockey bullies of all time.

A La Carte (1/8)

Monday January 8, 2007 Politics: A writer in Canada’s “National Post” says that North Korea is the weirdest country on earth. Bible: Amazon now has a Bible Store. Bible: And speaking of Bibles, the ESV is slowly but steadily climbing the ladder. As of this month it is the fourth best-selling translation of the Bible. Review: Paul does a great job of reviewing “Blue Like Jazz.” Du Jour: A commenter at a political blog has an interesting comment in regards …

A La Carte (1/5)

Friday January 5, 2007 Preaching: Unashamed Workman makes a case for preaching using the words of a variety of Christians. Audio: This horrendously awful song is circulating through the Reformed corner of the blogosphere. It is an ode to free will (which is to say an ode to oneself). Theology: The Resurgence blog has begun an interesting new feature called the Heidelberg Project. I wish I had thought of this one. Video: Oh my.

A La Carte (1/4)

Thursday January 4, 2007 Conferences: In recent days I’ve made a lot of additions and updates to the list of Reformed conferences. Du Jour: Phil Johnson gives “A Balanced Plea for Balance.” Marriage: The New York Post reports that more than half of women would not marry their husband again. Money: Most CEO’s have already made more money this year than you will make in the next twelve months. Bible: Titus2Talk shares some wisdom from Noel Piper. Film: Passion for …

A La Carte (1/3)

Wednesday January 3, 2007 Du Jour: The gentlemen at T4G are discussing “what are the key factors afoot in the culture and in the evangelical churches that compromise the churches’ faithfulness in the practice of these things?” What things? Click and find out. Humor: This has got to be embarrassing. Books: Irish Calvinist points to a couple of great deals on a couple of great books. Theology: Jollyblogger dares you to be a sinner in 2007. Church: And speaking of …

A La Carte (1/2)

Tuesday January 2, 2007 Audio: Paul Edwards will have Don Kistler as guest on his radio program today at 5 PM EST to discuss Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions, their depth and how they compare (or not) with the shallow New Year’s resolutions of our day. Blogging: A short time ago a journalist wrote an article entitled “The Blog Mob: Written By Fools To Be Read By Imbeciles.” Hugh Hewitt had a chat with this guy. Check out a portion of the …

A La Carte (12/29)

Friday December 29, 2006 Politics: Angry in the Great White North has unearthed a terrible scandal involving Canada’s Prime Minister. Du Jour: Dan Phillips has a touching post on “Four faces: gaining perspective for the new year.” Video: Recover the Gospel is an attempt to collect some of the best video resources available at YouTube and Google Video. History: Two days from now the U.K. will give the U.S. $83 million, finally paying off their World War II debt. The …