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Jesus and Non-Violence – “Does Jesus’s teaching in the sermon on the Mount to “turn the other cheek” and not resist evil require pacifism on the part of Christians?” Here’s a good little article from the Crossway blog. Law-Gospel Off the Rails – I post this only because of Tullian’s popularity as a blogger and…
Looking Back – Is looking back to past relationships a good idea? Here’s some simple advice. Stung by Joy – Christianity Today profiles Matt Chandler. Die As a Christian – Denny Burk shares a story of a Nigerian Christian man who was shot by Boko Haram terrorists for refusing to renounce his Christian faith. Gratitude…
So Little of the Bible – Al Mohler writes about why so many Christians hear so little of the Bible in their churches. Be warned: “The biblical formula is clear: the neglect of the Word can only lead to disaster, disobedience, and death. God rescues his church from error, preserves his church in truth, and…
How Many Children Should I Have? – I know this is a big topic and one for which some people have very strong convictions, but I quite like David Murray’s handling of it. The Secret Things of the Lord – “What is the will of God for my life? In this excerpt from his Foundations…
It Multiplied – Ray Ortlund: “Church growth takes planning. Let’s do it. But church multiplication takes miracle. Let’s be open to what only God can do.” A Face-to-Face Debate – I’m with Carl Trueman: I think this would be a very healthy debate. Same-Sex Attraction in the Church – Sam Alberry lists a number of…
A Sharp Turn to the Right – Here’s a fascinating update from a blog I follow: “I am writing this on a high speed train from Kaohsiung, Taiwan to the island’s capital, Taipei. Why am I here and not in mainland China? In short, because I have been deported from China. To tell the long…
I Heard Her Weeping – Here’s a sweet tribute to a mom. “She retreated to the refuge of her bedroom that afternoon. This didn’t happen often. Curious, I crept toward the shut door. Then I heard it. She was weeping. I was a young boy, probably about 9 or 10, so I don’t remember all…
“I Feel Super Great About Having an Abortion” – Al Mohler: “Emily Letts is a 25-year-old abortion counselor at the Cherry Hill Women’s Center in New Jersey whose video has gone viral. These days, videos go viral on a daily basis, and most are soon forgotten. But not this one. Emily Letts decided to make…
Long-Separated Twins – “Imagine delving into your family history and discovering you have a twin. That’s what happened to Ann Hunt, a 78-year-old, who had no idea she had a sibling at all until last year. Now she and twin Elizabeth Hamel have met for the first time since they were babies – setting a…
Walking the Wedding Aisle Without Your Virginity – John Piper has a sweet answer to this question: “What truths do you have to share with a man or woman such as myself, struggling with regret related to past sexual mistakes and their current consequences in the context of marriage and engagement?” Church Is For Messy…
Who’s Hot in Hollywood? – God is, according to The Globe and Mail. It looks at a bunch of movies including a new one: Moms’ Night Out. How Does God Get Your Attention? – How does God get people’s attention? How does he get your attention? Prayer in the Life of Jesus – Mark Dever…
The Problem With Seeking God’s Will – Matt Papa: I have spent too much of my life, and my prayer life, asking for God to lead me into His “perfect will”. “God lead me”. “Guide me”. “Use me”. “Bless me”. While I know that God is a gracious, condescending God who meets us wherever we…
Small God, Big Storm – “How many times have I read or watched a news report about the devastation, caused by a tornado in some part of the country? Dozens maybe. … This time it was different. This time a friend of mine–and two of his children–died.” Terrible International Aid Ideas – Here is a…
My Wife Has Tattoos – “Today is the day of my wedding. And I am not marrying the girl of my dreams. If you would have told me when I was a teenager that my wife would have seven tattoos, a history in drugs, alcohol, and attending heavy metal concerts, I would have laughed at…
A Secret Life of Sin – “Nobody just falls out of a tree. They climb up in it, move around a bit, and then fall out.” Indeed. And here’s an implication: Where a secret life is present, a secret prayer life is absent.” Learning From Calvin and Hobbes – “Anybody who has a message that…
Ian & Larissa – You may have heard of Ian and Larissa. This video provides an update on their unique situation and tells that they’ll soon have a book out titled Eight Twenty Eight. Encouraging Others Through Loss – This is a powerful story following a devastating loss. “A lot of people have said our…
Pope Francis, TMZ, And Sainthood – “The only thing worse than celebrity culture, is celebrity culture in the church.” There are some great reflections on celebrities and celebrityism in this article. The Future of Protestantism – “Should the shape of Protestant theology and the Protestant consciousness still be determined by the Reformation’s reaction to Roman…
Can Blessings Be a Trial? – “Do you find yourself in the midst of blessings? Your marriage is strong. Your children seem to coast along. Everything is going well at work. Your health is decent. Finances are sufficient to pay the bills. Friendships seem to be easy and fun. Overall, life is going your way…
Marriage Equality for Throuples – “The story of a female throuple in Massachusetts (with a baby on the way) provides further confirmation, as if any were needed, of the proposition that ‘ideas have consequences’.” The tide is turning fast. A Biblical and Theological Analysis of NDE – Justin Taylor links to a helpful analysis of…
But What About Gluttony? – Kevin DeYoung: “Why do conservative Christians make such a fuss about homosexuality and give everyone a free pass—most notably themselves—when it comes to gluttony? That’s a question you hear a lot of us these days and one you should expect to hear again and again, posed in a hundred different…