The Masters may be my favorite sporting event of the year to watch. Yesterday, I was pulling for Rory McIlroy but it was not to be. He had a 4 stroke lead going into the final round but had a…
Angry Birds: The Movie
I just recently heard about the game. Now, there’s a movie. HT: Kevin DeYoung
Tempted and Tried
A fascinating and helpful discussion between pastor/author/seminary dean Russell Moore and Justin Taylor. I have not yet watched the entire video, dinner calls!, but after the first minute I was hooked. Justin Taylor Interview – Russell Moore, “Tempted and Tried”…
Why Christians sing in church
On Desiring God’s blog, Bob Kauflin summarizes why Christians sing in church with 3 “R’s”: Christians sing together during corporate worship gatherings. Colossians 3:16-17 helps us understand why. Paul tells us that worshiping God together in song is meant to…
Douthat reflects on “The Shutdown that Wasn’t”
Ross Douthat is almost always worth reading. This morning he considers the budget compromise from a couple of angles: I would like to thank John Boehner, Harry Reid and President Obama for vindicating my decision not to write about the…
A very simple devotional tip for your Saturday
How frequently do you read the Bible aloud? Take a couple of minutes this Saturday – – say less than 5 even – – and read a passage aloud to yourself. It is best to do it more than once. …
Tim Keller interviewed by The Atlantic
The Atlantic recently interviewed pastor and author Tim Keller. Without comparing myself to Tim Keller!, I can relate to a great deal he says about what it’s like for a pastor to write. In 1989, Timothy Keller moved from rural…
On the constructive uses of a bowl of urine (and one improper use)
If I sound a little harsh, it’s because I’ve been to both the jail and the nursing home today and it has again helped me have a better perspective as a pastor. This qualification in mind, let me suggest a…
David Platt: Do we really believe what we’re saying?
What do Christians believe about the fate of those who don’t turn to Christ? Do We Really Believe What We’re Saying? from The Church at Brook Hills on Vimeo. HT: JT See also this post on the Gospel Coalition site…
Flash mobs and the search for community
On Ed Stetzer’s blog, Philip Nation ponders what it is about “flash mobs” that resonates with so many. Flash mobs are planned events in a public place where a group begins to do something in a way that appears spontaneous. …