Life2gether

You’ve been waiting for it, and now it’s here –the weekend.  Yes, the time where you can kick back and relax and spend some time with your family and friends.  But before you do, I welcome you to The Weekly Thingy–the place where I make note of the different things that caught my attention during the week.  Remember, just because I link to it, doesn’t mean I endorse it.   So have some fun, sit back and enjoy the Weekly Thingy as your weekend begins!

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Read about how Community is Essential to the Christian Life

Read Tim Challies’ thoughts on fighting sin with accountability

Read about the various reactions to the ESV Study Bible … mine is #36!

Watch Hilary and Obama answer the question, “Does Life Begin at Conception?”

Read this piece on Rob Bell, Ben Witherington, and Re-Judiazing Jesus

Read Jonathan’s “v. Culture” where he gives 6 ways to redemptively engage culture

Watch these 3 videos of Tim Keller on Church Planting

Read Relevant’s review of the movie, “Expelled” and watch these video clips

Read Zach’s thoughts on the uniqueness of men singing together at the T4G conference

Read this helpful list of 10 Questions Every Leaders Should Ask 

Welcome to the weekend everyone!  And welcome to The Weekly Thingy — the place where I make note of the different things that caught my attention during the week.  Feel free to peruse the list and make any comments you wish.  Oh, and just because I link to it, doesn’t mean I always endorse it.  So get yourself a Starbucks, pull up a chair, and enjoy the Weekly Thingy as the weekend begins.

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Watch this amazing testimony of a man born without arms and legs and visit his site

Watch Obama as he actually uses the line “Punished with a Baby” in his speech

Read this encouraging post about Prayer and Parenting from Mark Altrogge

Read this rather shocking post about a man actually becoming pregnant!

Read Tim Challies review of the new book by Tedd Tripp, Instructing a Child’s Heart

Read Al Mohler’s reaction to the Newsweek article, “Wombs for Rent”

Read this review of what looks to be a great book, Jesus Christ the Prince of Preachers

Read Paul Tripp’s encouragement to rest and wait on the Lord from Psalm 27:14

Welcome to The Weekly Thingy–the place where I make note of the different things that caught my attention during the week.  Feel free to peruse the list and make any comments you wish.  Oh, and just because I link to it, doesn’t mean I always endorse it.  For those participating in the Online Book Discussion, I look forward to seeing you next week, Lord willing, as we might be having our baby!  Until then, enjoy the Weekly Thingy & enjoy your weekend! 

Get to know my pick as the Darkhorse of this year’s NCAA’s - The Drake Bulldogs of Iowa.

Watch “What do you ask yourself when preparing to preach?” by Mark Driscoll

Read Zach’s posts about ministering to the Hospitalized and Homeless (part 1) & (part 2)

Read Mark’s thoughts on whether we should “follow our heart” to guide us in life

Read this before you die … a website my buddy Chris pointed me to this week

Read Russ Moore’s powerful article called, “Should We Miss Our Church Graveyards?”

Read Jonathan’s helpful post on how to fight sexual sin

Read about how the Roman Catholic church has added “7 More Deadly Sins”

Read Todd Hiestand’s thoughts on “How Not to Grow the Mission of Your Church”

Read Brent’s thoughts on What if Jesus really meant what he said?

Check out the Easter Outreach Special Offer at Desiring God

Read, Listen, or Watch The Gospel in 6 Minutes by John Piper

Some of you have noticed that I’ve taken a little break from my normal blogging.  I’m doing this to devote more of my attention to the Online Book Discussion that you’re welcome to be a part of.  In lieu of this temporary change, I decided to start a Weekly Thingy.  The Weekly Thingy will happen every Friday where I’ll make note of the different things that caught my attention during the week.  Feel free to peruse the list and make any comments you wish.  Oh, and just because I link to it, doesn’t mean I always endorse it.  For those participating in the Online Book Discussion, I look forward to seeing you next week as we tackle another chapter together.  Until then, enjoy the Weekly Thingy and enjoy your weekend! 

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Watch John Piper’s video against the prosperity gospel

Watch John Piper tell us how Adoption is Greater Than the Universe (Vit. Z)

Read Obama’s Opposition to the Born Alive Infant Protection Act

Watch The Religion of Evolution video on my brother Mark’s blog

Visit the Peacemaker’s blog (Route 5:9)

Read The Oprahfication of Eastern Mysticism by C. Michael Craven

Read about The Priority of Reading in a Pastor’s Schedule w/C.J. Mahaney

Read Jonathan’s post about why we should preach hope more than faith or truth

Read Brent’s post about why Dr. Suess may be Pro-Life

Read Ben Patterson’s review of The Jesus Storybook Bible (HT: JT)

Read about how Girls Are Getting Older Younger and Dr. Mohler’s reaction to it

Check out the open forum about whether easter egg hunting belongs in the church