Blogs

Donald Trump’s ‘Born-Again’ Conversion to Christianity: James Dobson and Paula White’s Claims | The Atlantic
This is sad. Whatever we think of Trump, no one wants to see him deceived by easy-believism.

“Evangelicals sing of conversion as being ‘washed in the blood of the Lamb,’ but Dobson’s attempt is more akin to a whitewashing.”

This Infographic Lists 128 Words You Can Use Instead of “Very” | Kristin Wong, LifeHacker
This is very good.

“Our English teachers told us to avoid the word “very” because it’s weak and vague. They were right, and many times, we use “very” as a modifier for a word that could easily be replaced with a stronger, more accurate word. This infographic tells you what to use instead.”

Now Available: Visual Theology Presentation Slides | Tim Challies
Tim Challies Visual Theology Presentation Slides to accompany the book. Super-helpful for teaching a youth group or Sunday school class.

Christian Pessimism, Christian Realism | Rod Dreher, The American Conservative
“Overreacting and falling into paranoia and loathing is a temptation. But so is assuming everything’s going to be okay in the end, and believing that you can avoid trouble by being nice. Sooner or later, you are going to have to take a stand — and if you stand on Christian orthodoxy, you are going to be knocked flat.”

The Difference Between a Sin and a Mistake | Michael Hyatt
“When people refer to this kind of behavior as a mistake rather than a sin, they are either consciously or unconsciously evading responsibility—even while they claim to accept responsibility. Why? Because of the fundamental difference between the two terms. Many people assume they are synonymous. They’re not.”

From the RPCNA Synod | Jared Olivetti, Gentle Reformation
“Without giving a full update, I thought I might mention a few encouraging blessings God has given this week. ”

New Book


Unshakable: Standing Firm in a Shifting Culture by K. Scott Oliphint and Rod Mays

Kindle Deals

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Coming to Grips with Genesis edited by Terry Mortenson and Thane H. Ury ($2.99)


The Quick-Start Guide to the Whole Bible by Dr. William H. Marty and Dr. Boyd Seevers ($1.99)


The Cross and Christian Ministry: An Exposition of Passages from 1 Corinthians by D. A. Carson ($1.99)


The Shadow Factory: The Ultra-Secret NSA from 9/11 to the Eavesdropping on America by James Bamford ($1.99)