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Connecting with the Conference – I’m at Ligonier Ministries’ National Conference this week; for those who can’t make it, here are some ways to connect during the event. When Bible Reading Feels Like a Chore – Here are 3 reasons your Bible reading may feel like a chore. Keep Your Greek – Sign up for…
Women, Stop Submitting to Men? – This is good stuff from Russell Moore: “Those of us who hold to so-called ‘traditional gender roles’ are often assumed to believe that women should submit to men. This isn’t true.” Not quite. Bible Translation and I.T. – I appreciate this–a quick look at how I.T. plays a crucial…
The Shape of Things to Come – I don’t think you have to be an Apple fanboy to enjoy this (very long!) profile of Apple’s lead designer Jony Ives. (Note: language warning.) The Murderer Who Became a Missionary – Here is a remarkable historical account. (Update: This story may not be true.) What ISIS Really…
Ash Wednesday: Picking and Choosing our Piety – This is a very strong bit of writing from Carl Trueman. “I suspect that the reasons evangelicals are rediscovering Lent is as much to do with the poverty of their own liturgical tradition as anything.” Why Are Christian Movies So Painfully Bad? – Here’s an interesting look…
R.C. Sproul Jr. pulls no punches: “As a rule, men are relational dolts. From an early age girls develop sophisticated communications arrays, whereby they are able to simultaneously translate what anyone says, whether with words, expression or body language, into what they actually mean.” I enjoy the site Redeemed Reader and appreciated this: Five Red…
Why It’s So Popular – This is one of the best things I’ve read on the topic: The real reason 50 Shades of Grey is so popular. While we’re on the subject, here’s an interesting idea from Moody: Send them your copy of the book, and they’ll send back a copy of Pulling Back the…
Using A Theological Dictionary for Word Studies – You may enjoy this article from Patrick Schreiner as he looks at how to use a theological dictionary. Why Is the Number of the Beast 666? – TGC asks the question of Greg Beale. And speaking of Beale, Westminster Books has his new, abbreviated commentary on Revelation…
Giving Toasters Sentience – This author lays out a few important concerns about the increasing connectivity in all our devices (Note: the article has a few unfortunate words choices in it.) You and Me Forever – Christian Audio is having a flash offer that may interest you. For the next 2 days You and Me…
The President at the Prayer Breakfast – Al Mohler: “Presidents of the United States are usually awful as theologians. In far too many cases, the closer they get to anything theological, the bigger the mess they make.” The One Ring Explained – If you’ve ever tried to figure out why the rings matter so much…
Is Your Marriage a Picture of the Gospel? – I really enjoyed this one from Hershael York; he writes about the evangelistic opportunity of a good marriage. Getting Medieval – “Medieval historians like myself can’t help wincing when the period that we study finds its way into modern political discourse.” Which is what President Obama…
It requires a bit of a time commitment, but you may enjoy this video on Why Bible Typography Matters. And, believe it or not, it actually does. I appreciate this pastor’s view that what is happening in the church today might be able to be compared to a baseball team Rebuilding in the Off-Season. “The…
Many Heroes, So Little Heroism – “As America lurches toward a fully same-sex-affirming public square, it is increasingly urged along by that most curious of cheerleaders: the ‘affirming pastor’.” Riding Light – You may not watch the entire video, but at least give it a look. “This animation illustrates, in realtime, the journey of a…
The Girl in the Tuxedo – Wow. Be sure to read this one. “Teens struggling with their sexual identity may seem to have more options than they did in the 1980s—but one important option is increasingly denied to them.” The “Plus One” Approach to Church – Kevin DeYoung offers some wise counsel when it comes…
Time to Get My Nails Done – I love simple and normal stories like this one, of Christians simply doing the work of ministry, reaching out into their communities. The Sin of Comparison – Courtney applies this specifically to women, but it’s no less a sin among men! More Highly Than You Ought to Think…
Slander in the Camp – “How many of you have witnessed the evils of slander? Sadly, it happens all the time in circles of people who name Jesus as their King and Redeemer. The more I speak with leaders and fellow Christians, the more I realize how prevalent this is.” Free from Logos – Logos’…
The trailer is smoldering temptingly on computers around the globe. Fans of the book are checking their diaries and booking tickets online. Reviewers are readying their pens and preparing their remarks. In just a few short days 50 Shades of Grey will hit the big screen, just in time for Valentine’s Day. On one level,…
Everyone’s a Theologian – This month’s free audiobook from Christian Audio is R.C. Sproul’s systematic theology Everyone’s a Theologian. It would be crazy not to grab it! How to Fall Out of Love – “Someone asked me how to fall out of love. ‘You don’t,’ I said. ‘The problem is not that you love him…
Is anything more exasperating than a toddler who won’t eat what you give him? ERLC gets to the heart of the matter. Ever wondered How Bitcoin Works? This video explains, though not enough to take away all my confusion. I recently watched a pre-release of the film The Drop Box. Here’s a trailer for what…
CROSS 2015 – You and/or your church may be interested in the CROSS simulcast, which will go out live on February 27. It features John Piper, David Platt, Kevin DeYoung, and others. The Meaning of Mundane Work – “Many Christians I speak with about work think that work is part of the fall. That work…
From Massive to ‘Meh’ – Here’s how the iPad went from massive to “meh” in just a few short years. The Rise of Trip Lee – A Q&A with Trip Lee on pastoring, porn, and John Piper. A Word to Famous Pastors – Todd Pruitt has some good words to say to famous pastors. The…