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Archives for October 2008
John Piper: The Ultimate Meaning of Womanhood
John Piper's message from last night entitled The Ultimate Meaning of Womanhood is now available in both MP3 audio format (free download) and in manuscript form. Pastor John is speaking at the True Woman conference. The conference organizers have unveiled a True Woman Manifesto, which Piper highly approves. … [Read more...] about John Piper: The Ultimate Meaning of Womanhood
Krauthammer on Obama, Ayers, Rezko, and Wright
Charles Krauthammer, with usual wit and verve, explains why Tony Rezko, Bill Ayers, and Jeremiah Wright are legitimate issues for Barack Obama. Why are these associations important? Do I think Obama is as corrupt as Rezko? Or shares Wright's angry racism or Ayers' unreconstructed 1960s radicalism? No. But that does not make these associations irrelevant. They tell us two important things about Obama. First, his cynicism and ruthlessness. He found these men useful, and use them he did. Would you attend a church whose pastor was spreading racial animosity from the pulpit? Would you even shake … [Read more...] about Krauthammer on Obama, Ayers, Rezko, and Wright
Persecution of Christians in Eastern India Still Severe
Susan Wunderink of Christianity Today reports: Like many people in the eastern India state of Orissa, Nikhil Kumar Kanodia knew an attack on Christians was imminent. But unlike others, Kanodia was a police superintendent. When he declared that Hindu attacks on Christians in his district of Kandhamal would be prosecuted, he was immediately transferred. Soon afterward, Kandhamal became the epicenter of massive anti-Christian violence. Nationalist Hindus have killed, raped, and otherwise assaulted Christians, burned Christian schools, churches, and houses, and left tens of thousands … [Read more...] about Persecution of Christians in Eastern India Still Severe
Tim Keller – The Prodigal God
When you're looking for ESV Study Bibles, you'll also want to check out Tim Keller's forthcoming book The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith. I read a pre-release copy over the last few weeks and it exceeded my already high expectations. The book is convicting and encouraging at the same time--a rare combination. It is also very easy to read and fairly short (can be read in a few sittings). Here's an excerpt of an interview I conducted with Pastor Keller about the book: CHEDIAK: Why do you think Luke 15:11-32 has come down to us as "The Parable of the Prodigal Son", … [Read more...] about Tim Keller – The Prodigal God