According to World Magazine, 7/26-8/2, 2008, ESPN Commentator, Rick Reilly said, “It’s a Lousy Night to Be An Atheist,” after All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton (who because of addiction dropped out of baseball for three years) set a Home Run Derby…
ESV Study Bible: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
People often ask me for study Bible recommendations. (A study Bible is essentially a Bible that includes helpful commentary and notes). In the past, I’ve given a mixed recommendation to several different resources. But, I’ve had reservations. It is my…
When a Switch Hitter Meets a Switch Pitcher
If you like baseball, watch this. Read more here about a guy who can pitch with either arm. HT: Gunny
Kay Warren: Joining the Resistance
In the August 2008 edition of Christianity Today, Kay Warren tells of a Cambodian area called “The Street of the Little Flowers.” . . . Unfortunately, the lovely street name belied the wickedness that occurs there all day, 365 days…
The Principle of the Rope
One of the things we talk about at our church is something called the principle of the rope. The principle of the rope is that there exists an invisible link, a figurative rope if you will, between people. Whether you…
Al Mohler on the Misuse of the Word Integrity
Some United Methodist pastors in California are officiating at same sex weddings on the grounds that doing so is a matter of integrity. Al Mohler points (click here) out that breaking one’s ordination vows is not a matter of integrity.
Bible Translations and the Renewal of Culture
Read Justin Taylor’s post about how widely the Bible has been translated, and how this has been a wonderful contribution to the mind of many different cultures. Click here.
Reilly on the Round Mound of Rebound Golfing
I don’t golf, nor do I often read SI. But, this article in which Rick Reilly describes Sir Charles’ golf swing is hilarious. (Click here). Have you ever secretly longed to comb through airplane wreckage? Had a morbid curiosity about…
The Gospel at Work in a Prison
Read Brian McLaughlin’s post about the Gospel shining in a dark place.
Leaders are Readers
One of my points of focus this summer has been to ramp up my reading. Mr. Jolly explains why reading is so important here. Among other books, this summer I’ve spent significant time reading: The Doctrine of the Christian Life…