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Did Jesus Have a Wife? This is a fascinating bit of investigative journalism from The Atlantic. Please note that it is a little PG-13 at times as the reporter chases down his story. “A hotly contested, supposedly ancient manuscript suggests Christ was married. But believing its origin story requires a big leap of faith.” (Also,…
How Fast Does a Christian Grow? How fast does a Christian grow? Not fast enough for our satisfaction! “If you come to Christ as a teenager or adult, some practices might be obvious (if painful) to change. But Christian maturity is more about the heart than it is about behavior. Our trust, hopes, and desires…
His Wife, Not His Mother Melissa: “I know that many of you who are reading this are thinking that you wouldn’t treat your husband like a child if he didn’t act like one. I get that. I really do. But, as long as we are slipping into the role of being his mother instead of…
Why You Should Care About Theology David offers three good reasons that you should care about theology. “God has graciously revealed himself through his Word, and every follower of Christ should take pains to know him well. Every Christian, therefore, is a theologian.” The Gospel: 2016 West Coast Conference Ligonier has posted the audio and…
Can We Still Weep Together After Orlando? Russell Moore writes for TIME in the aftermath of the shootings in Orlando. “Our national divisions increasingly make it difficult for us not just to work together, but even to pause and weep together. We become more concerned about protecting ourselves from one another’s political pronouncements than we…
Change the Definition, Claim the Right This is exactly what has been happening in a few of our recent cultural conversations: First you change the definition, then you claim the right. California Bill Threatens Freedom of Religious Colleges Joe Carter provides one of his FAQs: “Legislation pending in the California State Senate threatens to strip…
This week’s deals from Westminster Books feature the complete collection of books published by Cruciform Press (which, as you know, I co-founded). You’ll find a lot there, of course, including my books Sexual Detox and Do More Better. Admonish One Another “Because God hates evil and evil-doers (see Psalms 5:5; 11:5), he teaches that genuine…
Everything You (Might Have) Wanted to Know About Writing and Publishing Jared Wilson fills you in. (So, too, does Mark Jones at a different site.) Read Like a Reader This is so true: “This strict, make-every-book-count approach drained the fun out of reading. It left no room for fiction, and I started to read fewer…
Jennifer Knapp, Trey Pearson, and the Cross We Bear Mike Leake writes about two musicians I’ve really enjoyed in the past. “I’m seeing more and more young people follow the path of Knapp and Pearson. It’s becoming quite the broad road. And this broad road isn’t labeled homosexuality. This broad road is labeled ‘accepting myself’.…
One Facebook, Two Worlds, Three Problems Trevin Wax did a litlte digging and experimenting and tells how Facebook’s news algorithm works (and why it’s really not a good thing). Living a Life of Stunning Significance Richard Phillips: “What a difference it makes when a Christian man realizes that he does not have to be a…
Talking to Your Children About Transgender Issues Russell Moore discusses what “Christian parents need to do when discipling their children to think about gender identity questions, and why hard conversations about controversial topics are essential.” The Sims Speaking of which, this is important news if your children play The Sims. “An update for the latest…
It is a joy to be in Seattle for the Ligonier Ministries West Coast Conference. I played my part yesterday by teaming up with Nathan Bingham on a pre-conference dedicated to being digital disciples. Today I head home just in time to watch my daughter perform at her ballet recital. While I travel, you read.…
I did not find much noteworthy today for Kindle deals. However, you may want to note that Westminster Books has a good deal on a new book titled Unshakable that looks ideal for students. They have discounts on a few other related titles. The Sun Is Always Shining in Modern Christian Pop “Jamie Grace’s ‘Beautiful…
Through Hell and Back Relevant has a story on Rob Bell and what he’s up to now. “Five years ago, Rob Bell wrote a controversial book, left the huge church he started and moved to L.A. But he says what he’s doing now is more pastoring than ever.” One-Thing Shops: Soda, Los Angeles Next time…
Alarmism And Transgendered Kids Rod Dreher writes about transgendered kids and teens: “Ten, twenty years from now, there are going to be a lot of maimed, broken people staggering around. This episode in history will be looked back on with horror.” Why Patience Doesn’t Come Naturally Sam Storms writes about his natural impatience. “It grieves…
Hearing the Voice of the Lord in Your Pastor’s Sermon “Reformed churches believe God still speaks. While we do not believe he speaks via the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we believe that via preaching God’s voice is as real and vital to us as it was through the mouths and pens of prophets and…
No Small Breaches John MacArthur explains that “integrity isn’t usually forfeited in a single moment of spectacular failure. Instead it’s slowly chipped away at by small compromises repeated over time, until the façade of righteousness collapses and the secret hypocrisy is exposed.” The Summer of Great Family Reads Redeemed Reader has suggestions for you and…
Why Is Clinton Disliked? Yes, the question has to do with politics, but there is a bigger point we can all consider: “Even a socially good vocation can swallow you up and make you lose a sense of your own voice. Maybe it’s doubly important that people with fulfilling vocations develop, and be seen to…
Eternity Etched On My Eyes This is a powerful bit of writing. “‘I’m so weak. I’m so weak. I’m so weak,’ I whispered from the floor where I lay in my room, overwhelmed with the ongoing pain day after day. I looked up at my nightstand where the little orange bottle sat containing the narcotic…
Actively Serving Christ in Older Age Here’s a challenge for all of us: “One of the characteristics that has always impressed me about highly committed servants of Jesus Christ is that they continue to actively serve Him to the very end of their lives. Long after others have retired from their vocations and various forms…