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Monday June 2, 2008 Third Day Grace’s Billboard’s CoverThird Day is the first band ever to grace the cover of Billboard Magazine. Click to see the cover and read the story. The World’s Biggest Bookstore?Here’s a news report on what may be the world’s biggest bookstore…or close to it anyways. And it’s all hidden away…
Friday May 30, 2008 My Friend, My Hero, My DadStephen Altrogge has just released a free e-book about his dad. Stryper Meets BostonI was rather surprised to hear that Michael Sweet of Stryper fame has recently become a member of the band Boston and will be singing and playing guitar for them. 411,422That’s how many…
Thursday May 29, 2008 How to Read 500 Books a YearDenny Burk points to D.A. Carson’s explanation. The question is, who can afford 500 books a year? White Board or Just BoredMatt Schmucker shares some quotes and reflections from the recent White Board Sessions. The quote from Ed Stetzer is particularly good: “For most here…
Tuesday May 28, 2008 Dr. Mohler at New AttitudeThough I have not yet had opportunity to listen to it, I’ve heard good things about this Q & A session with Dr. Mohler. Maria ChapmanHere is a touching news report about the funeral for Stephen Curtis Chapman’s daughter Maria. The Gospel of JudasDr. Mohler looks at…
Monday May 26, 2008 Free Subscription from Matthias Media“We’re [still!] giving away 500 FREE subscriptions to our monthly magazine, The Briefing, to North American readers. No obligation. No cost. Posted to you totally free. We just want you to get to know us a bit better, and this seems like a good way to do…
Friday May 23, 2008 New Attitude ConferenceThe New Attitude Conference kicks off tomorrow. You can follow their blog to read live updates from the conference. European Court Agrees to Hear Chimp’s Plea for Human RightsSometimes words just fail me. Coming Soon from John PiperJohn Piper has a blog post about the four (!) books he…
Thursday May 22, 2008 Pray for the Chapman Family“The 5-year-old daughter of Grammy-winning Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman was struck and killed Wednesday by a sport utility vehicle driven by her brother.” Relics: Alive and WellErik writes about a recent article in Forbes dealing with relics within the Roman Catholic Church. “A bulk of…
Wednesday May 21, 2008 Free Subscription Offer from Matthias Media“We’re giving away 500 FREE subscriptions to our monthly magazine, The Briefing, to North American readers. No obligation. No cost. Posted to you totally free. We just want you to get to know us a bit better, and this seems like a good way to do…
Tuesday May 20, 2008 Warnock Interviews PiperAdrian Warnock has a multi-part video interview that he recently recorded with John Piper. On Selecting Books and Managing ReadingOver at D.R. Mark has an article about selecting books and managing reading time. A Ministry Update from John PiperJohn Piper addresses some of the exciting things that are happening…
Monday May 19, 2008 The Imagination of C.S. LewisLeland Ryken’s article on C.S. Lewis from a recent edition of Tabletalk is a masterpiece. Carson on Red Letter ChristiansDenny Burk shares some of D.A. Carson’s words on those who now call themselves “red letter Christians.” Amy Hall on Prince CaspianThe reviews for Prince Caspian are decidedly…
Friday May 15, 2008 How Technology Relates to PermanenceOwen has some good thoughts on technology and our obsession with it. “More significantly, the technological drive seems to push us away from appreciation of what is permanent. Because our current interest is constantly shifting and transferring itself to whatever is new, and hot, and sleek, and…
Thursday May 15, 2008 Updates from Addis AbabaCarolyn McCulley and a video crew are currently in Addis Ababa. Carolyn is providing very interesting updates from their work there. Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen WorldAt C.J. Mahaney’s blog you’ll find a roundup of posts on the subject of modesty and a special offer if…
Wednesday May 14, 2008 Adulterous EntertainmentJosh Buice says rightly that it “seems that our modern American (and now English) culture is in ‘love’ with the sin of adultery.” He suggests several ramifications of this evil affair. Smell the CoffeeTony Payne rights about the “Fair Trade” efforts where people in the first world attempt to pay…
Tuesday May 13, 2008 Dr. Mohler’s Response to the Evangelical ManifestoDr. Mohler has provided a detailed response to the recent Evangelical Manifesto. “In the end, I must judge “An Evangelical Manifesto” to be too expansive in terms of public relations and too thin in terms of theology. I admire so much of what this document…
Monday April 12, 2008 Discipleship ExploredThe makers of Christianity Explored will soon be releasing Discipleship Explored. You can find an interesting micro-site that shows how it is being made. Living Weak“‘Live strong’ is a common slogan among cancer patients. I think I understand the slogan’s appeal, and I admire the spirit that lies behind it.…
Friday May 9, 2008 Denny Burk on “An Evangelical Manifesto”Denny Burk has some good reflections on the Evangelical Manifesto in this post and in several others at his blog. SportsmanshipStephen Altrogge shares a great little video dealing with sportsmanship. The Uneven Playing FieldOwen comments on a fascinating article from the New York Times. “In “The…
Thursday May 8, 2008 His Image, Our ValueWriting about people with disabilities, Paul refutes the lie that worth is determined by contribution. “The Truth, according to God, is that people are valuable for the simple fact that they are made in His image. Value is all in relation to Him, not my supposed contribution.” GTY’s…
Wednesday May 7, 2008 Kirk Wellum on Young, Restless, ReformedKirk Wellum, a professor at Toronto Baptist Seminary, has some good things to say about the Calvinist resurgence. “Personally, I am thrilled that today so many are “young, restless and reformed.” But at the same time, I have lived long enough to know that unless we…
Tuesday May 6, 2008 Switchfoot’s “This is Home”Switchfoot wrote and recorded a song that will be played over the closing credits for Prince Caspian. The song and video debuted yesterday on their web site. Thanks Mom Marrow Donor DriveA friend send me this video he made to commemorate his wife’s one year post-transplant anniversary and…
Monday May 5, 2008 Wow. Wow. Wow.Phil Johnson writes in glowing terms about a couple of new books that are well worth reading. Gospel Unity Among Educational CampsJosh Harris provides a video where he shares a good and important word about not dividing over educational choices. Write Down a PrayerRay Pritchard encourages you to not…