Today in Blogworld 7.6.12

Resolve Conflict ASAP

Paul Tautges gives six biblical reasons why we must not delay resolving conflict.  And he encourages us instead to pursue peace.  In my opinion resolving conflict is one of the most difficult aspects of living out the Christ-life together.  (HT: David Murray)

Free Piper Book

One of the reasons that I love Desiring God Ministries is their desire to give everything away free of charge.  Here is Piper’s newest (actually oldest) book for free.  It is actually his doctoral thesis and has the word paraenesis in the subtitle.  So it will be a little difficult to get through.  But only costs you hard drive space. 

When Parental Expectations Collide With the Gospel

Great words here from Daniel Darling.  He has a new book out called Real:Owning Your Christian Life.  It looks to be aimed at those that grew up in the church.  If it’s anything like this excerpt it’s probably worth a look.  You can buy the book here

How Jesus Prayed for You

One of the things (of many) that Justin Taylor does really well is compile Scriptures into a theme.  Here he looks all of the ways that Jesus prayed for us.  It’s startling really. 

9 Marks at 9 Panel Discussion from the SBC Annual Meeting: