This "certain someone" may have a messy room, but at least they have a very important book on their desk. Surely that must count for something. … [Read more...] about Messy Room With a Great Book
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New Sovereign Grace Music Album: Risen
A new Sovereign Grace Music album has been released -- just in time for Easter. It's appropriately entitled Risen. At this link, you can sample each song, or download all the lead sheets, guitar charts, and three-staff piano scores. If you order the CD (for only $12 - or download all the MP3s for just $5), the sheet music is included. If you've heard any of the other Sovereign Grace Music albums, you'll be sure to want to check this one out too. Risen from Sovereign Grace Ministries on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about New Sovereign Grace Music Album: Risen
Japan, Earthquakes, God’s Sovereignty, and Mercy
The massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan is eerily reminiscent of the one that hit the Indian Ocean in December 2004. In response to the latter, John Piper wrote a short reflection entitled Tsunami, Sovereignty, and Mercy. It made the following points: 1. Satan is not ultimate, God is. 2. Even if Satan caused the earthquake in Japan, he is not the decisive cause of the deaths, God is. 3. Destructive calamities in this world mingle judgment and mercy. 4. The heart that Christ gives to his people feels compassion for those who suffer, no matter what their faith. 5. Christ calls us to … [Read more...] about Japan, Earthquakes, God’s Sovereignty, and Mercy
Update on Said Musa
Bob Smietana of The Tennessean has a positive update on the status of Said Musa, imprisoned in Kabul, Afghanistan for converting from Islam to Christianity. Aidan Clay, Middle East regional manager for International Christian Concern, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that focuses on religious persecution, has apparently been keeping up with the Musa case for sometime now. Smietana reports: Clay said that Musa, 46, was moved recently to a new jail, after American officials intervened on his behalf, and there's no immediate threat of execution. He credited media reports about Musa for … [Read more...] about Update on Said Musa
Tim Keller – King’s Cross – 60% Off!
WTS Books is running a 60% off sale on every first copy of Tim Keller's latest book, King's Cross (previewed here). It's 60% off your first copy (happens automatically when added to cart). All additional copies 45% off. Sale ends February 28th. Keller's description of the book: “The whole story of the world—and of how we fit into it—is most clearly understood through a careful, direct look at the story of Jesus. My purpose here is to try to show, through his words and actions, how beautifully his life makes sense of ours.” “[The Gospel of] Mark does not read like a dry history. It is … [Read more...] about Tim Keller – King’s Cross – 60% Off!
How Some Universities Are Seeking To Address Grade Inflation
A good NYT article about efforts at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) and a few other institutions to bring more transparency to the grading process as a means of at least curbing the nationwide tend toward grade inflation. For example, at UNC: A sociologist Mr. Perrin now leads a committee that is working with the registrar on plans to add extra information — probably median grades, and perhaps more — to transcripts. In addition, they expect to post further statistics providing context online and give instructors data on how their grading compares with their … [Read more...] about How Some Universities Are Seeking To Address Grade Inflation