Time Magazine has named Vladamir Putin, Russia's President for almost eight years, Person of the Year for 2007: "No one is born with a stare like Vladimir Putin's. The Russian President's pale blue eyes are so cool, so devoid of emotion that the stare must have begun as an affect, the gesture of someone who understood that power might be achieved by the suppression of ordinary needs, like blinking. The affect is now seamless, which makes talking to the Russian President not just exhausting but often chilling. It's a gaze that says, I'm in charge." I won't be able to read the whole thing until … [Read more...] about Vladamir Putin – TIME Magazine Person of the Year
Archives for December 2007
Not Like The Others – T4G Ad
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Amazing Grace – The Musical
The classic story of John Newton, marvelously converted from African slave-trader to slave of Christ, has been published in various formats, short and long, and even made into a major motion picture (not to mention a forthcoming documentary). Now Chris Smith has written a musical which is slated for a world premiere early in 2009 (a soundtrack CD with all the songs sung by Broadway stars with a major symphony orchestra is set to release this spring). Chris Smith's goal for this musical production is "a Broadway show that will reach people who, like John Newton for a time, are removed from … [Read more...] about Amazing Grace – The Musical
ESV Bibles at 45% Off
Westminster Bookstore announces that all ESV Bibles are now available at 45% off the list price. This includes the new ESV One Year Bible which breaks up the entire Bible into 15-minute daily readings, each with a portion from the OT, the NT, Psalms & Proverbs. … [Read more...] about ESV Bibles at 45% Off
Sinclair Ferguson – In Christ Alone
Sinclair Ferguson's latest book is entitled In Christ Alone: Reflections on the Heart of the Gospel. In addition to unfolding aspects of the person and work of Christ, Ferguson explains how our understanding of Christ's finished work relates to our day-by-day living. Ferguson also grounds the coming of Christ in the broader scope of redemptive history, beginning in the Old Testament. The Old Testament, says Ferguson, is "In time past, multifaceted revelation through the prophets given to the fathers." The New Testament is "Now, in the last days, focused revelation, expressed in Christ the … [Read more...] about Sinclair Ferguson – In Christ Alone
Doug Wilson on The Future of Justification
Doug Wilson chimes in on John Piper's latest book The Future of Justification: I really appreciate how careful John Piper has sought to be in the process of writing this book. I was asked to give feedback on the earlier draft as someone who likes a lot of what Wright is doing, but also as a sometime critic of Wright's. In the acknowledgments, I am listed as one of eleven people who were asked to give their feedback, which I was glad to do. N.T. Wright was also asked to respond, which he did in 11,000 words. Piper says, "The book is twice the size it was before all that criticism arrived. If it … [Read more...] about Doug Wilson on The Future of Justification