Football is a big deal in Stillman Valley, and I’ve already seen quite a few touchdowns in person. I would have liked to see the one below in person. Per Yahoo sports, this: Ike Ditzenberger is like a lot of…
“Just me and my Bible,” is unbiblical
Sometimes it sounds very spiritual to say, “I read my Bible without consulting any other opinions.” In fact, it is unbiblical. Justin Taylor gives some quotes explaining why. Click here to read them.
Saturday Links (though you’ll need a passport)
Darryl Dash almost always has a good set of Saturday Links. He’s in Canada though. So, you’ll need your passport. (Click here). It’s football season here, so not much happening today on my blog. My oldest son (red #77 –…
How could Jesus say, “Woe to . . .
An excellent sermon from Tim Keller, this one on the justice of God (Matthew 11:20-30). Keller explains . . . That truth is difficult to make accept at first, but it makes sense if you think about it. We cannot…
Virtual model of the Temple Mount in the time of Jesus
Justin Taylor: For several years UCLA’s Urban Simulation Team has been working on a virtual reconstruction of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount prior to the destruction of A.D. 70. In collaboration with the Israel Antiquities Authority they have put together…
Profound truths in simple diagrams
Tom McMahon has a way of communicating profound truths via diagram. Consider this one and then reflect on Philippians 4:8-9. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable,…
A new way to watch what the people ahead of you in line are buying
This link is pretty cool. The promising part is free shipping anywhere in the world. The other day I was in the Christian living section of a large bookstore. The people next to me were talking about The Shack –…
Think of the abilities that God has invested in humanity
This video will help you picture how an engine works – – if you take three minutes to watch it, picture the amazing abilities that God has given to people created in His image so that they can create and…
Removing “in the year of our Lord” from diplomas
Al Mohler interacts with an unfolding situation in Texas where students want “in the year of our Lord” removed from their diplomas. Ironically, the debate takes place at “Trinity” university. You would think they if they were going to be…
Shannon Popkin: “Tossing Seeds on Cement”
Shannon Popkin posts about Tom Hammond, a pastor who was a very significant influence in my life. I can vividly remember watching Tom share the Gospel when I thought, there is no way this will take root, yet it did. …