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Jul 9, 2010

Pascal on Our Addiction to Distraction – Justin Taylor

In our culture we are addicted to diversion. We have more time today and we find ourselves doing less. Pascal said: I have often said...

Jan 19, 2010

Social Justice: Definition

Kevin Deyoung has a helpful article on a definition of social justice. The term “social justice” is used a lot today and various meaning...

Jan 8, 2010

Torture and Ticking Timebombs: A Christian Ethics Symposium – Justin Taylor

The debate on torture: A good panel of discussion here: Torture and Ticking Timebombs: A Christian Ethics Symposium – Justin Taylor....

Dec 3, 2009

Hunting Tiger Woods by CJ Mahaney

Awesome post by C.J. about our response to Tiger Woods: Hunting Tiger Woods. Excerpt below: As expected, the allegations of adultery...

Dec 1, 2009

The One Skill Necessary for Thriving in a World of Excess Access : What’s Best Next

The One Skill Necessary for Thriving in a World of Excess Access : What’s Best Next. A great post on the necessity of strategic imbalance...

Oct 6, 2009

Morality, Hollywood Style – AlbertMohler.com

We all struggle with hypocrisy in various ways. This is a good illustration of that. And also a great warning about Hollywood morality...

Sep 16, 2009

Be Like David…Not Like Mike

Voddie Baucham talks about the difference between David Robinson and Michael Jordan’s hall of fame acceptance speeches here: Voddie...

Aug 27, 2009

Unhelpful Assumptions « Glory & Grace

Unhelpful Assumptions « Glory & Grace. This is right on. #church #culture

Jul 24, 2009

Summerbia Part 2: Connection Tools :: sub•text

Some great connection ideas with people in the community this summer: 1. Invite cards 2. A tennis ball 3. Bring an extra… 4. Camera 5....

Apr 22, 2009

The Gospel Coalition | The Grand Demythologizer: The Gospel and Idolatry (Acts 19:21-41)

Tim Keller’s first message from the Gospel Coalition is online. Go here: The Gospel Coalition | The Grand Demythologizer: The Gospel...

Apr 17, 2009

Patrick Lencioni on the Two Core Problems with Socialism : What’s Best Next

I’ve appreciated Patrick Lencioni’s business stuff. Here’s some comments about socialism that hit home summarized by Matt Perman:...

Apr 7, 2009

My thoughts on the Iowa Supreme Court decision

Responding to the Supreme Court’s decision: This Friday the Iowa Supreme Court rescinded a law that did not allow same sex marriage. Most...

Apr 7, 2009

Public Discourse, Law, Feelings, and Religion at the Bar in Iowa, by Matthew J. Franck

Thoughts on the Supreme Court decision from Matthew Franck: Justice Cady seems not to notice that, by ruling in favor of same-sex...

Mar 5, 2009

A good quote in our times

You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it. You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one...

Feb 10, 2009

Christian Liberty series

Campus Baptist Church’s former pastor, Charles Alber, was excellent at helping people understand Christian liberty. At a camp in 2007 he...

Jan 22, 2009

Why Are We Striving To Make Abortion Unthinkable? :: abortion, guest :: A Reformed, Christian Blog

Great post during the right to life week: Why Are We Striving To Make Abortion Unthinkable? :: abortion, guest :: A Reformed, Christian...

Jan 21, 2009

A Prayer for President Obama

A Prayer for President Obama. Great piece. #culture

Jan 15, 2009

IPhones have consequences

Iphones have consequences: http://www.firstthings.com/article.php3?id_article=6370 A great article about the need for true learning and...

Dec 3, 2008

Effective ministry in a Changing Culture: An Interview with Tim Keller – Darryl's Blog

This question is a great summary of the importance of the gospel in ministry: How do we change in order to contextualize without changing...

Jul 30, 2008

The Constructive Curmudgeon: Other Ways to Refuse the Postmodern World

Other Ways to Refuse the Postmodern World 1. Attend local live concerts. 2. Go to a local museum. 3. Treat your checker at the...