Louis Giglio was disinvited to pray at President Obama's second inaugaration (either that, or he withdrew his acceptance). Tim Tebow was invited to speak at a very prominent Baptist church, only to later cancel. Albert Mohler nails it in this CT article: No statement short of celebrating and affirming the normalization of homosexuality will be found acceptable to those now demanding an answer. Writing for Yahoo! Sports, Jay Busbee stated what is now obvious: "Whatever the reason for his cancellation, Tebow is fast approaching the point where he'll need to make more definitive stands on his … [Read more...] about Louis Giglio, Tim Tebow, and Us
Archives for February 2013
Contend: Defending the Faith in a Fallen World
I haven't yet seen this book, but it sounds very promising. I had the pleasure of meeting Aaron last year and enjoyed a few good conversations with him. He's a sharp guy, and this is an important topic in our day of increased hostility to the historic, exclusive, pride-offending Christian message. Two blurbs: “Exactly the kind of book the church needs in our moment….will equip the church to be as bold as a lion, and to roar as Luther, Calvin, Spurgeon, and Machen before us.” Owen Strachan, Boyce College “A balanced and passionate appeal especially to young believers….May this call be … [Read more...] about Contend: Defending the Faith in a Fallen World
Raising Kids in a Pornified Culture
Great post from Pastor Zach Nielsen on Raising Kids in a Pornified Culture. His points: 1. Aim to give our kids a huge view of God who is gloriously delightful. 2. Teach them the gospel. Our kids are spring-loaded legalists. 3. Teach them that boundaries bring freedom and obedience is a blessing. 4. Talk to them sooner than later about sex and internet porn. … [Read more...] about Raising Kids in a Pornified Culture
We Can Force Your Wife to Violate Her Religion
CNS News: While presenting an oral argument in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia last fall, a lawyer for the U.S. Justice Department (Benjamin Berwick) told a federal judge that the Obama administration believed it could force the judge’s own wife—a physician—to act against her religious faith in the conduct of her medical practice. The case was Tyndale House Publishers v. Sebelius. Berwick argued that if an individual forms a corporation (to limit their liability, for malpractice in the case of a doctor), they lose their freedom of religion. Here's the exact … [Read more...] about We Can Force Your Wife to Violate Her Religion
Dave Ramsey – Entre Leadership – $1.99
Dave Ramsey fans will want to take advantage of a $1.99 price on the kindle edition of EntreLeadership, a 322 page book. Two blurbs: “Dave Ramsey is the real deal. His generosity, insight, and passion come through in every single thing he does.” Seth Godin, author, Poke the Box "Full of excellent anecdotes and practical tips on entrepreneurship, hirings and firings, and leadership at its best. This book is quintessentially Ramsey." Stephen R. Covey, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People HT: Zach Nielsen … [Read more...] about Dave Ramsey – Entre Leadership – $1.99
Why Are Conservatives Losing The Marriage Debate?
Rod Dreher quotes a young adult who supports gay marriage: Your conception of marriage, the traditional one, is that a man and a woman get married for the purpose of procreation. Marriage isn’t really about romantic love in this conception, but rather a framework for the rearing of children. If we take for granted that this is what marriage is, then I don’t think it’s bigoted at all to not have gay marriage, so long as the coupling is respected. The problem for people my age is this: your definition of marriage was displaced prior to our lifetime. I have no memory of when that definition … [Read more...] about Why Are Conservatives Losing The Marriage Debate?