Category Archives: culture
you’re joking, right?
This is from an interview with Ashok Banker. Now, I really enjoy reading Ashok’s books, which is why this makes no sense to me and why ideas really do matter… Here’s what Ashok says to the interviewer’s question on good … Continue reading
on being sold to a brothel
This is monstrous. This is evil. How can this be happening, even now, in this world? Because we are sinners. We’ve got to come back to God through Christ. She’s 10 and May Be Sold to a Brothel These days, … Continue reading
san francisco and circumcision
So San Fran wants to do away with circumcision under the banner, “Well, because the children have no choice!” Abortion, anyone? One could then argue, if really desiring to be fair and still have circumcision illegal, “…so make both abortion … Continue reading
when helping hurts by steve corbett & brian fikkert
Publisher: Moody Publishers Published: 2009 Genre: Non-fiction, Christian living, Current Events Rating: 4 Summary: The subheading for the title says, “How to alleviate poverty without hurting the poor and yourself.” A better summary could not be given. However, nah… moving … Continue reading
india calling by anand giridharadas
Publisher: Times Books Published: 2011 Genre: India, Current Events Recently published, this book looks quite interesting, that is if you are interested in India, current events, or any place other than your own place. The author was born to Indian … Continue reading
11 things learning…
‘Cause learning never stops. So 2010 was another year. Here’s what I’ve been learning about literature, faith, and everything else: 1. Ephesians 3.14-19. Changed me. I was going in this direction, but Ephesians 3.14-19 sped me on and clarified the … Continue reading
abstract art & the 4 gospels
Tony Reinke, over at Miscellanies., posted this about a new project at Crossway publishing: The Four Holy Gospels. It is the cross-pollination of the 4 Gospels in the King James translation with the modern art of Makoto Fujimura. Makoto’s art … Continue reading
aradhna’s new album: namaste saté
Aradhna’s blog/website: aradhnamusic.com
Christian hospitality
An article at 9 Marks on Christian hospitality: Three Testimonies of Hospitality.
the offensive good news
Phillip Jensen asks Mark Dever “How do you see the culture affecting us negatively?” from Audio Advice on Vimeo. Via Timmy Brister.
