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Friday March 21, 2008 Arcing and TracingMy brain hurts when I try to figure this stuff out. But Doug has some good information (and good links) about arcing and tracing passages of the Bible. Pastor Killed by GoatThis is probably the oddest story you’re going to hear all day. “It was a very angry, belligerent,…
Thursday March 20, 2008 T4G – Final CallThough registration for Together for the Gospel does not officially end for another ten days, spots are filling fast and only a few hundred are left. If you’ve been procrastinating, it’s time to get registered. Tim Keller at GoogleJustin has a link to Keller’s recent talk (and the…
Wednesday March 19, 2008 KidzuiI haven’t had time to look at it thoroughly, but Kidzui looks like an interesting program. It is essentially an internet browser for children and one that blocks unsafe content. The Reformation and MysticismHere is a short but good essay on the Reformation and mysticism. The Liberation of RestraintPaul writes about…
Tuesday March 18, 2008 Keller the BestsellerTim Keller’s book “The Reason for God” has made it all the way to #7 on the New York Times list of bestsellers–quite an accomplishment for this kind of book! Don’t you think it’s time to read it? Associating with ApostasyJoe Carter says Obama’s biggest problem isn’t associating with…
Monday March 17, 2008 Witnessing to a ThiefHere’s a story of an elderly woman who witnessed to a man trying to rob her (HT: Joe Carter) The Condom ConspiracyJoe Carter has an interesting take on the recent news that one in four female adolescents in the United States has some kind of sexually transmitted disease.…
Wednesday March 12, 2008 The Spitzer Affair and the PressDr. Mohler reflects on the Spitzer affair and the reaction of the press to it. The Digital Age–A New Dark AgeA good article at Resurgence looks at this strange new information age. “The Middle Ages was stunted by a lack of information, and the modern age…
Tuesday March 11, 2008 The Charismatic QuestionNathan Busenitz takes on the charismatic question based on a conference he led at the 2007 Shepherds’ Conference. Should We Miss Church GraveyardsRussell Moore ponders the loss of church graveyards and asks if we’ve lost something in paving them over. Interview with Sinclair FergusonOver at the (new!) blog for…
Monday March 10, 2008 Colson Continues to Defend ECTR. Scott Clark has a good discussion about Church Colson’s answer to my question about ecumenism (as part of Colson’s recent blog tour). The VowThe Washington Post has a really nice story dealing with Dave Kendall, a man who has committed his life to caring for his…
Friday March 7, 2008 A Bolt from the BlueDr. Mohler discusses the recent ruling in California that the state’s parents have no constitutional right to homeschool their own children. Modern Parables DigitalsModern Parables is now (for a limited time, I believe) offering their films for download (free lo-res for computers and iPods). Get them! Free…
Thursday March 6, 2008 Remembering Larry NormanNancy Pearcey posts a brief remembrance of Larry Norman. Tim Keller at GoogleJustin Buzzard writes about Tim Keller’s talk at Google’s HQ. A Review of My BookRebecca has a kind and encouraging review of my book.
Wednesday March 5, 2008 Christian Book Release DatesWe’ve added a new feature to Discerning Reader: a list of upcoming notable book releases. So if you want to know what’s next for Piper, MacArthur, Driscoll, Wells, Carson, Zacharias and any number of other authors, take a look at the page. Shepherds’ Conference Live StreamThe Shepherds’ Conference,…
Tuesday March 4, 2008 Looking for LitLoversLeslie Wiggins will be leading some of her (female) readers through “The Excellent Wife.” Click and read more if you’re interested in joining in. Route 5:9Peacemaker Ministries is the latest ministry to make the leap to the blogosphere. Route 5:9 offers reflections on the journey of living out Matthew…
Monday March 3, 2008 James White vs. Bart EhrmanIn January of next year, James White will be debating Bart Ehrman on “Can the New Testament be inspired in light of textual variation.” Sounds like it should be an interesting one. Diocese Threatens to Suspend Packer“New Westminster Bishop Michael Ingham has sent Packer and seven other…
Friday February 29, 2008 T4G4FreeThey’re giving away some free passes for Together for the Gospel. Visit the site to find out how you can win. New @ Matthias MediaMatthias Media is constantly adding great new content to their archives. Click the link to see some new articles you’ll want to look at. Gerry Can Finally…
Thursday February 28, 2008 Theology BleedsTheology bleeds as an interesting emphasis at SBTS. “In the end, demonic powers don’t tremble before denominational programs or bureaucratic public relations campaigns. What they fear is something more ancient, more mysterious, and more personal.” Last Leg OutHere’s a great entry by a Inland Mission pilot. “Of all the challenges…
Wednesday February 27, 2008 Prince Caspain PhotosNarniaWeb has published a few high-res photos from the forthcoming movie of “Prince Caspian” (set to release in just a couple of months. My Interview with Os GuinnessYesterday, over at Discerning Reader, I posted an interview I did with Os Guinness (to accompany my review of his latest book,…
Tuesday February 26, 2008 Five Rules for Choosing a CommentaryChad at “The Road To Emmaus” has a helpful little article on how to choose commentaries. America’s Changing Religious LandscapeDr. Mohler summarizes a long report by “The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life” on the changing religious landscape within America. Things that Offend MuslimsThis is…
Monday February 25, 2008 Os Guinness on the SchaeffersOs Guinness, in an excellent article at Christianity Today, laments Frank Schaeffer’s memoir which is a direct attack on his parents and their faith. Larry Norman Passes AwayRay Fowler, in this post and a couple of others, pays tribute to Larry Norman who passed away yesterday. Text…
Friday February 22, 2008 Tract Sunday – March 9, 2008Good News Publishers (think Crossway) is trying to get a million tracts given out on March 9 of this year. Click for more information. Green BiblesThomas Nelson Inc’s Bible group is in the beginning stages of discontinuing the use of synthetic covers on their Bible products.…
Thursday February 21, 2008 Fiddling While Rome BurnsDavid Wells (the theologian, not the pitcher) guest blogs at 9Marks. He writes about the many alternatives to church that are appearing around us. The Bondage of GuidanceMark Dever has a wise and pastoral article about the potential bondage of extra-biblical guidance. 20 Facts about the Human GenomeHere…