Today in Blogworld 8.1.12

5 Myths About Reformed Theology

Michael Horton, author of For Calvinism, shares 5 myths that others have about Reformed Theology.  He’s pretty spot on with these myths. 

Jonathan Merritt Shares His Story

This was (and continues to be) pretty big news for the SBC and the Christian blogosphere.  Ed Stetzer does a wonderful job of interviewing Jonathan Merritt concerning his struggles with homosexuality.  Stories like this will probably only get more common in the days to come. 

Don’t Get Organized, Get Enthralled

Great words from Jon Bloom: “Do you want to be productive? Don’t get organized. Get enthralled. Get smitten. Get on fire. Really want to do something. Want to do it bad enough that you are willing to say no to good things that will inhibit your doing what you really want to do.” 

10 Reasons You Should Read the Book of Job

One of my favorite books in the bible is the book of Job.  Though it can be confusing and a somewhat difficult read Jonathan Parnell has given us 10 reasons to read the book. 

I appreciate Piper’s words here on handling election with care:

(HT: DG)

Fear Without a Voice

A song I am really loving right now is “Stay” by Jimmy Needham.  My favorite lyric is “to the place where my fears have no voice at all”.  I think we all long for that day when our often shouting fears, doubts, etc. are stricken with perpetual laryngitis and the only voice we hear is the whisper of the Lord. 
Beautiful song, take a listen:

You can buy Needham’s new album for only $9.99 or “Stay” for only .99

Today in Blogworld 7.31.12

An Interview with R.C. Sproul (Part 1) and (Part 2)

Tim Challies is a tremendous interviewer.  R.C. Sproul is a great person to interview.  Put the two together and you have a tremendous two part interview on everything from books to cooperation. 

7 Tips for Talking with Your Neighbors About Jesus

For some reason it is really nerve-wracking to share Jesus with our next door neighbors.  Tim Gaydos gives us seven tips for doing what we are called to do. (HT: Aaron Armstrong)

Free E-Book on Adoniram Judson

Every year John Piper preaches and writes a biography on a particular person.  This one is on Adoniram Judson.  It’s free.  And I’m sure it’s interesting.

10 Books (and One Letter) Every New Calvinist Needs to Read

Ligonier Ministries has put together a list of books along with Newton’s letter On Controversy that every new Calvinist needs to read.  I’ve only read four of them.  Oops. 

I really shouldn’t laugh at this…should I?

Friday Is For Feeding Your E-Reader

Yeah, yeah, I know, it isn’t Friday.  But I hope to begin a new staple on this blog where I give you some sweet deals to feed your e-reader.  And I want to do it on Friday.  Problem is I couldn’t blog last Friday and some of these deals expire TODAY.  So act fast.  And expect another one of these on Friday.

Brennan Manning is an interesting author, his book The Furious Longing of God was available for free last week but I missed the deadline.

 

Fortunately it’s still only $1.99. 

I haven’t read this one and I’m not sure it’s quality but it looks interesting.  Don Aycock writes The Little Handbook to Perfecting the Art of Christian Writing.  Lofty title…

 

spend $2.99 to see if it delivers.

I am still working through Mark Dever’s The Church Made Visible that I received free at T4G.  What I have read so far is well worth your time.  And at this price this is a book you really need to purchase

only $2.99

These books are only $2.99 but you need to order today:

Theology Drives Methodology 

Ready for Reformation? by Tom Nettles

Southern Baptist Consensus and Renewal by David Dockery

 

Happy Reading!