Free Audio Book – The Next Story

This month’s free audio book download is the just-released book by Tim Challies — The Next Story. I have it on my “read soon” stack; now it can be in the “listen soon” que. Christian Audio — The Next Story.

Let the technology buyer beware

Virtually every week I read at least one article or blog post about the influence of technology on our culture. Just this morning I read one post that defended some positive impacts of technology, and specifically, social media. And I watched a video that was quite entertaining, but of little redeeming value (is this really […]

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Found around the internet in the past week — C. J. Mahaney blogs about “The Pastor and Personal Criticism.” But it’s not just pastors who need to understand the role of criticism in their lives (to produce wisdom and maturity). We can all benefit from the criticism we receive: If we could mature in wisdom […]

Now on Twitter, too

I’m still not sure how all this works, but you can now follow my blog on Twitter (where I may have some additional comments as well)… Follow me here: @terryenns

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A few things spotted recently around the web: John Piper’s 8-month leave of absence ended at the end of December. Last Sunday he resumed preaching with the sermon, “Our Deepest Prayer: Hallowed Be Your Name.” He also wrote an article entitled, “Why I Am Full of Hope About Bethlehem’s Future,” and while it is written […]

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A few sites worth reading in-between bites of leftover turkey sandwiches or trips to the store(s): If you are doing some internet shopping this weekend, check out the collection of deals for Christian books and resources amassed by Tim Challies. Desiring God has a 3-part series of questions and answers with writer Jerry Bridges. Dave […]

Technology is not our Savior

We would never say it this way. We probably would not acknowledge it if asked. In fact, we most often would deny having such affections. But by the way we respond to and use technology, we too often act as if it is our savior. A recent new piece of technology promises, like so many […]

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Russell Moore answers the question, “Is My Music Warping My Child?” Two points he makes, and one reaction of my own — Lyrics are influential — they shape the way we think about the issues of life, so liberty cannot be applied indiscriminately to music choices. Music becomes a parent’s opportunity to be intentional about […]

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Recently seen around the Internet that I found interesting: I might tweak some of his counsel at the end to be a little more Biblical, but I agree with his observation that “Busyness is the new spirituality.” Nine Marks produces an e-Journal every two months that is always helpful and thought-provoking. This month the theme […]

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Al Mohler leaves the radio, but will begin a new podcast in September. Lessons learned… Is technism the solution to our problems? John Dyer says “no.” I agree. John Bloom is concerned about ministry and money. Not the use of the money, but the desire for it. He suggests that the grace of Christ we […]

Technology and your soul

Whether we like it or not, or use it or not, the advancement of technological influences in our lives is here to stay. This is the conclusion of a recent report done by the Kaiser Family Foundation, and cited by Al Mohler in a blog post this morning. The essence of the report is that […]