A Triperspectival Approach to Blogging
I appreciate Tim Brister’s use of not only a really big word but also the concept behind it. Here he urges bloggers to balance head, heart, and hands. Good stuff that every writer/blogger ought to read.
“Perhaps this is an infrequently shared secret of pastoral ministry; that is, how much of it is driven not by faith in the truths of the Gospel and in the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, but driven by fear.” I wish that this post by Paul Tripp was ridiculous. Sadly it’s not.
When Your Child Isn’t Doing Well In The Lord
Mark Altrogge gives some really encouraging and helpful words here for parents of children that aren’t really following the Lord. Mark not only gives three suggestions for dealing with the weight of this but he also gives several suggestions for how such a trial can actually produce fruit in the life of the parents.
50 Shades of Magic Mike (In Which I Am Very UNCOOL).
I found this article from Josh Harris and was very happy that a female author has spoken what I’ve been wanting to rant on for awhile now. Magic Mike (an R-rated movie about a male stripper) and 50 Shades of Grey (an erotic novel) are very popular with women right now. CHRISTIAN women. I’m one that believes it’s not okay. I’m glad Melissa Jenna has written this well reasoned piece showing that Mommy Porn is no different than Daddy Porn.
Haven’t had a chance to watch this yet but I intend to. 9 Marks @9 from the SBC Annual Meeting:
