Randy Alcorn has posted a very helpful overview of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. I continue to believe that there is much that 21st Century Christians in the West can learn from Bonhoeffer.
Obama’s Kindergarten Skeletons
Justin Taylor reflects on the Clinton Campaign unearthing an essay Barak Obama wrote when he was in kindergarten.
Al Mohler on the Golden Compass
Dr. Al Mohler, the president of Southern Seminary, gives summary thoughts on the Golden Compass. HT: Tim Challies
Will Amazon’s Kindle Catch On?
You’ve probably heard – – Amazon has introduced a new electronic reading device. I don’t plan to buy one any time soon. But, it is going to be very interesting to see if it is the Wii of book reading.
Cornelius Plantinga on Spiritual Discipline
In his tremendous book, Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be, Plantinga explains why spiritual discipline is fundamental to spiritual freedom.
On Changing the World
Tullian Tchividjian (it’s a small miracle if I spelled his name right) has a key link to a paper by James Davison Hunter. In addition to Tullian’s comments introducing Hunter, this paper is key for those thinking about how change…
Wright and Piper: McLaughlin’s Final Installment
It was a good weekend all around for Brian McLaughlin – – the Buckeyes did complete their back into the title game. Because we are an encouraging people, we here at “A Brick in the Valley,” refrain from making any…
McLaughlin Reviews Piper
It’s been a big weekend for Brian McLaughlin – – the Buckeyes managed to back into the National Championship game and Brian has posted a review of Piper’s book, The Future of Justification. Brian raises some very good questions. .…
Friends with Commentators
Read great commentaries.
As a pastor, I truly enjoy my friendships with some commentators. Granted, they are rather one sided – – the authors don’t even know that I exist – – but I so appreciate their wisdom and hard work, and I often make a note to hang out with a particular commentator on the New Earth. Until then, I soak up what they have written.
A Christmas Gift Idea
Let me give you a great gift idea for Christmas. It is a gift that will cost you nothing but an hour or so of your time. It will bless your entire family. It will encourage the leaders in your church. It will serve young parents. Jesus will consider it a personal favor. And, I can’t think of any better way to get into the Christmas spirit.