Explorations into theology, technology, leadership, and culture.
When people ask me for the number 1 book I recommend (apart from the Bible), in any context: business, leadership, productivity, ministry, etc…, immediately my answer is What’s Best Next by Matt Perman. This is not simply because Matt is a friend and I’m a fan. This book is absolutely crucial in our current knowledge-work […]
Reading is a big deal in my family. Trying to keep my 10 year old “in books” is worse that trying to keep her in shoes or clothes (which she outgrows at a rapid pace). We’re regular patrons at our local library, and probably a decent percentage of it’s monthly revenue (in late fees.) I’m […]
Burk Parsons tweeted something yesterday that deepened my resolve to examine our parenting around this time of year: Parents: Are you parenting your kids to look forward more eagerly to the coming of Santa Claus or the coming of Christ? — Burk Parsons (@BurkParsons) November 30, 2014 Of course, its easy to turn something like […]
Westminster Bookstore has launched eBooks (as we did at Banner of Truth recently), and has some crazy bargains going on at the moment. Â You can add some high quality material to your ebook collection for just $10. Here are my top five recommendations: 1. Systematic Theology by John Frame This is one of the best […]
A book that has been one of the most influential to me in terms of understanding the difficult riddle of God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer is free in audiobook format for the month of May. This book put together many pieces that had long concerned and […]
I just saw this book on The Gospel Coalition Blog. It looks wonderful. A few key points from an interview with the author: Theology as a pilgrimage Kapic urges humility in doing theology, and from this perspective: “Our different personalities and experiences often shape — in one way or another —how we approach and understand […]
eBible is one of the coolest Bible reading apps (Web and Mobile) out there. It’s search and reading interface is uncluttered and very very fast, and it includes a few very handy study-tools without being bogged down. They just launched a cool new tool for their Android App: Voice Navigation. See it in action here: […]
Really really enjoyed this episode of Focus on the Family. Keller talks about how we tend to idolize the family and replace The Gospel with “Family Values”. Love seeing the Gospel brought to a conservative and religious audience. We need it just as much as an unbeliever. Very helpful word here. Part 1 Part 2
In 2008, Don Carson, regarded by many as one of the foremost New Testament theologians in the world (and also one of my personal favorites) gave a four part lecture, introducing principles of Biblical Interpretation. This is a “light introductory” course, but I’m pretty sure it will blow your mind if you haven’t had any […]
Even with an iPad, I still use a physical journal to capture most things. I haven’t yet found an app (or perhaps I’m not practiced enough with the tool) to quickly capture thought on paper, including sketches, doodles, and other free-form type text that helps me put my brain on paper. My favorite journal, like […]
I may be a bit biased but The Engadget Show is one of my favorite video podcasts. I told Josh that this is like the grown-up Reading Rainbow. (Come on, guys, who didn’t like Levar and and his great on-site educational reporting?) The latest episode goes all near-future tech on us and shows off some […]
Today I was pointed at the Amazon Mp3 Download page for U2’s newest: No Line on the Horizon. $3.99!!!! That is an AMAZING price for an album! It’s an introductory price for the release day. Probably U2 willing to take a bit of an economic hit to post big numbers on the first day. Also […]
