I know some people have wondered why I’ve had nothing to say about Hurricane Katrina. Fact is that I simply don’t know what to say. I’ve spent hours and hours watching CNN just trying to make sense of it all. It is just an incredible catastrophe that seems so out-of-place here in the industrialized world.…
Thanks to all who participated in this month’s giveaway. Before I reveal the names of the winners, I’d like to once again thank Monergismbooks.com for their ongoing support. At your request Monergism Books has deeply discounted several titles for everyone who wants them. They have been selected for their overall excellence in theology, scholarship and…
“The Christianity that attracts young people is the Christianity of earthly benefits, not the Christianity of an inheritance in heaven. Speak to many young people about our inheritance in heaven, and you’ll get blank stares. They certainly won’t dive into a mosh pit to express their delight with the prospect of Christ in heaven. It’s…
I just received an email saying that John MacArthur will be on Larry King Live tonight (9 EST) talking about Creationism. Other panelists will apparently be: While CNN’s site does not confirm this information, I’m guessing it is true. After all, it seems like a strange topic for a spoof email.
Is that all I get? The Thirst Theologian rates my blog a B+. While that is a better grade than I got through most of my years of education, it does beg the question of what it would take to see that improve to A (or even A-). Incidentally, that is a question that rarely…
I try to review every book I read. But sometimes I read a book that I feel does not merit a review, or I read half of a book before giving up on it. Today I’ll present a wrap-up of books that either I have read and not reviewed, or that I have tossed aside…
I am trying to piece together a project involving teen bloggers. A glance at my RSS Reader shows that I regularly read only one blog written by a teenager, so I am a bit clueless here. If you are a teen and would like to learn more please feel free to contact me. Similarly, if…
A weekly update I did the weekly update over at Diet of Bookworms today. If you’re looking for a second (or third, or fourth, or ninth) opinion on Praying Backwards you’ll be able to find it there. I must have added 20 or 30 new reviews, several of which were for that particular title.
PyroMarketing is coming next month. PyroMarketing by Greg Stielstra is going to be in stores on September 27 of this year. There is no word on why Harper Collins decided to reverse their earlier decision to suppress the book.
I wanted to make you aware of a great sale over at Monergism Books. They are offering Amazing Grace: History and Theology of Calvinism DVD for the lowest price you’ve ever seen – a mere $19.95, which is $10 off the regular price (and, I believe, $10 lower than you’ll find it anywhere else). It…
Technorati’s report on the blogosphere. Technorati, the site that tracks blogs, released a report entitled State of the Blogosphere, August 2005. The first part deals with the incredible growth of the blogosphere. By the way, while you were reading that little paragraph, seven or eight new blogs were created. Technorati is now tracking about 80,000…
“I feel bad for them for having to hit somebody.” Last night the Bluejays played in Chicago against the White Sox. In the eighth inning the Bluejay pitchers hit two Chicago batters. It was clearly unintentional. Josh Towers, one of the pitchers, said “I wasn’t trying to hit A.J. [Pierzynski] by any means — you…
The most enduring memories I have of my grandfather involve sitting with him at the Legion Hall while he and I at a big plate of brown beans and he recounted some of his memories of the war. He was always so proud to take me along and show me off to the other Veterans…
A reminder about the League of Reformed Bloggers. Just a reminder that I am one of the moderators for the League of Reformed Bloggers. If you are Reformed and own a blog, you may want to consider joining. You can read about the requirements right here.
Last week I bookmarked an article I found on FoxNews. The article, entitled “”Til Death Do Us Part’ Is Dying Out” says that “‘Til death do us part” is going the way of “to honor and obey.” That is to say, of course, that it is going the way of the dinosaur. It’s dying out.…
I wanted to make you aware of a new blog that you may just want to make part of your regular reading. Reformation21, the online magazine of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, has recently added a blog to their site. It will feature writing by such notables as Ligon Duncan (Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church),…
Everybody’s friend John, proprietor of Monergismbooks, has asked me to let you know that he is having a big ol’ Summer Sale. All of the Banner of Truth titles he stocks are 40% off, but only until July 28, so there isn’t time to hesitate. Visit this link to get the details. This is your…
I couldn’t find a word beginning with “C” that would make a more illiterative title. Any suggestions are welcome. “Wonderful” just doesn’t seem to cut it. Today marks the anniversary of the very first moon landing, which took place on this date in 1969. Google marks the occasion by creating a special logo and by…
Nancy just sent me the following press release: NANCY PEARCEY’S TOTAL TRUTH WINS TOP AWARD Wednesday, July 13, 2005 — As America continues its heated debates on the role of religion in public life, Nancy Pearcey’s highly acclaimed book TOTAL TRUTH: Liberating Christianity From Its Cultural Captivity (Crossway) has won the 2005 ECPA Gold Medallion…
Do you listen to Christian music? Do you love Christian music? Have you listened to Christian music since Keith Green’s hair was cool and since Petra actually sold albums? Do you like to write about the music you listen to? If so, I have a project you may just be interested in. Drop me a…