Great thoughts by John Piper, divided into nine headings: Dependence Integrity Skill Corporate shaping Impact Communication Love Money Thanks HT: Matt Perman … [Read more...] about Glorifying God at Work
Archives for September 2011
Interview with David Sitton
David Sitton is a guest right now at the Desiring God Conference. Here's a lengthy interview I did with him a few years ago: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Check it out. … [Read more...] about Interview with David Sitton
Ecclesiastes: Life in a Fallen World
The book of Ecclesiastes presents a realistic, nuanced view of life in a fallen world -- a life full of many wonderful pleasures, but one that is often marred with deep frustration. In it we find instruction on how we, as believers, ought to exercise godly enjoyment in our work, family, and the rest of creation--while finding ultimate meaning only in God (not his gifts). We learn that God is sovereign over this messy world, and that the guilty will not always go unpunished. My latest Boundless article has been titled When Life's Unfair. It seeks to unpack four aspects of life in a fallen … [Read more...] about Ecclesiastes: Life in a Fallen World
Steyn and Mohler on Canadian Infanticide Case
Albert Mohler and Mark Steyn offer their reflections on Katrina Efferts killing her newborn baby and avoiding jail time. … [Read more...] about Steyn and Mohler on Canadian Infanticide Case
Katrina Effert Infanticide Case in Canada
Katrina Effert will not even face jail time for killing her newborn infant. Jonathon Van Maren, communications director for Canadian Center for Bioethical Reform, writes on the outrageously horrific case of Katrina Effert, a 19 year old woman who secretly gave birth to a baby boy in her parents' home, and then strangled the baby, discarding his body over the fence into the neighbor's yard. Ms. Effert was originally charged in 2005 with second-degree murder, and a jury in Wetaskiwin found her guilty in the fall of 2006. That verdict was overturned by Alberta's Court of Appeal in … [Read more...] about Katrina Effert Infanticide Case in Canada
What Is the Mission of the Church?
Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert have just published what looks like an absolutely outstanding book on an increasingly controversial subject in our day. What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission is on a 66-69% discount from WTS books until Saturday, September 10, 4 PM, EDT. A single copy of this 288 page paperback book is going for $5.99 and a case of five is selling for $4.99/each. The publisher's description reads: Social justice and mission are hot topics today: there's a wonderful resurgence of motivated Christians passionate … [Read more...] about What Is the Mission of the Church?