It is interesting that for all the cultural concern about bullying, we seem relatively unable to deter it. The Mockingbird blog has some interesting reflections on the recent video of a grandmother being bullied which went viral on video. Mockingird:…
Sexual by Designer Trailer with Doug Wilson
Lest anyone think that the “Lion’s Den” no longer exists, watch these trailers from Doug Wilson’s guest lectures at Indiana University. Be sure and pray for Doug Wilson and others who are still praying in the windows (Daniel 6:10). Watch…
Must Christians Always Forgive? by A.B. Caneday
Given the recent discussion on the problems that flow out of a position of unconditional forgiveness, it is a good time to point to another excellent resource. Since Unpacking Forgiveness was published, Ardel Caneday published his booklet, Must Christians Always…
The Message of the Bible in 221 Words
D.A. Carson: God is the sovereign, transcendent and personal God who has made the universe, including us, his image-bearers. Our misery lies in our rebellion, our alienation from God, which, despite his forbearance, attracts his implacable wrath. But God, precisely…
How We Die in America, 1900 vs 2010
Per the New England Journal of Medicine, how current causes of death compare with those from 1900. Click here. HT: T-Wax
Belief in Hell Lowers Crime Rate
In the context of forgiveness, I have previously written that A soft view of hell makes hard people. Those who do not believe that people will stand before a just judge are far more likely to be bitter about wrongs…
The Goal of Church Discipline is Not Restoration of the Believer
Pastors often emphasize that the goal of church discipline is restoration of the believer. There is truth in this statement. Yet, it is incomplete and can quickly lead to practical problems in a local church. To be sure, a prayer…
How Can Married Couples Get Along When They Are Very Different?
Dr. David Powlison – Building Intimacy with a Spouse Who Has Different Interests than Yours from CCEF on Vimeo. HT: JT
National Geographic Traveler Magazine: 2012 Photo Contest
Some amazing shots on the Big Picture.
Unity Requires a Center
It is one thing for a church or denomination to pine for unity. It is another thing for that church or denomination to define the place where unity will occur. Unity always requires a center. If a group of people…