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- David Nixon: Unashamedly Christian
- Zachary Purvis: The Parables of Jesus: What Are They and Why Are They So Misunderstood?
- Daniel Sladek: “Bizarre Food” or Spiritual Feast? Understanding Leviticus
- You’re not performing nor leading a performance. You are guiding people in the worship of God. Help them attend to Him.
- Give time and instruction to help everyone transition between movements in the service. Watch the kids to find a good pace.
Edinburgh Theological Seminary is currently offering a great set of classes for less than $65.
Open to anyone, the Saturday Courses are an excellent way of gaining more than would normally be offered in church on Sunday whilst being less demanding than a full-time theological course.
And if you’re not in Scotland, you can take them online.
Finished reading: Christ-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles by Graeme Goldsworthy. Solid read. I have a better view of the Davidic Covenant now. CCBT is best for those familiar with the BT field. If you are a beginner, check out From Eden to New Jerusalem. 📚
Good news: Apple Maps is now available on the web.
Amazing time-lapse video of a storm forming over Tucson. Watch for when the rain starts to fall.
From Psalm 137:1
The rest of the psalm describes why they wept, including the sorrow caused by a brother. I’ll be preaching on these topics this Sunday.
QUIZ: What generation are you when texting? - CNN
If you don’t know how texting practices and expectations vary among age groups, this is a fun way to learn.
(via @JoshNicholas)
Paul, Envoy Extraordinary by Malcolm Muggridge and Alec Vidler
Excellent book: None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God by Matthew Barrett. The forward by Fred Sanders is also very good.
🔗 graphic: the most common PIN codes
Have any tips for keeping dogs calm during fireworks? I just found this: Calm Your Canine: Dog Calming Music: Through a Dog’s Ear
So many good books on sale right now at Reformation Heritage Books.
Tips for leading worship:
What else?
Michael Horton has been working on a big project, and the first volume is out now. Shaman and Sage: The Roots of “Spiritual but Not Religious” in Antiquity.
“She generally gave herself very good advice (though she very seldom followed it)” — Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland