September 2007 Archives

Last month's post on Naomi Wolf's essay "The Porn Myth" provokes many useful lines of practical and theological reflection.  Wolf's basic argument is that, contrary to feminist expectations, easy access to pornography has not been liberating for women, but makes... continue

Like Phil, I got a copy of The Great Exchange, kindly sent to me by Jerry Bridges.  I'm very glad to see it, having been told of it by Jerry during a dinner we had during last year's PCRT conference. ... continue

Despite a previously poor cultural track record which includes such low-points of Western civilisation as Derek Thomas, Swansea, and Shakin' Stevens (Excuse me, boyo, but his album `Whole Lotta Shakey' was much underestimated, wasn't it? -- ed.), Wales has upped its game... continue

And while Phil's reading up on imputation, here are three new ones on the psalms:J A Motyer, Treasures of the King: Psalms from the Life of David (IVP - UK).  Good devotional book.  Has Motyer ever written anything that isn't worth... continue

I am very happy to have received a book I have not yet read but do not hesitate to recommend.  It is called The Great Exchange: My Sin for His Righteousness, and it was written by Jerry Bridges and Bob... continue

In the foreword to Mark Dever's new book, The Gospel and Personal Evangelism, C. J. Mahaney writes:That’s why, for many years now, I’ve been pestering Mark to write this book. It’s so that by the grace of God, church members... continue

Iain Murray, writes in the August-September issue of The Banner of Truth magazine, a commemorative edition marking the anniversary of the death of John Newton in 1807, on Newton's pastoral skills:"'Have you no friend in Cornwall or the north of Scotland you... continue

The mother in your life will be encouraged and edified by Nicole Johnson's short essay "The Invisible Woman."  The essay, which compares the work of motherhood to building a cathedral, is currently posted under the title "Be inspired: The Invisible Woman" on the website... continue

Tony Reinke interviews Leland Ryken about the Literary Study Bible, co-edited by Leland and Philip.The Study Bible--due out at the end of this month--also has an official website.... continue

Sydney's Daily Telegraph reports (September 18) that a husband and wife who didn't realize they were chatting each other up on the internet are now seeking a divorce.  Sana Klaric (aka "Sweetie") and her husband Adnan ("Prince of Joy") spent... continue