Let's Not Be Big, Fat Contradictions People!

Posted on Friday, December 26, 2014 by Aimee Byrd on Housewife Theologian

There's something in the water alright.

So as I was happily viewing all of the pictures and posts on Facebook of my friends and family enjoying their time together over Christmas, I came across one of those shares that makes you go, “Hmm…”
It is one of those articles that could function as a parody of itself. Above a seductive picture of country singer Carrie Underwood was the title, They Told Carrie Not to Praise Jesus in Public, Her Response Silenced Everyone.

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The Real Shock of Christmas

by Joe Holland • December 25, 2014

There is so much shock surrounding our December celebration of cultural Christmas. But that shock is mostly shallow. We should be dumbfound and shocked every time we meditate on the incarnation. That shock should be centered on the person and work of Jesus. So, this year, let your Christmas shock to skyrocket. let your mouth be agape and speechless as you consider again the entry of Jesus into the world he came to redeem.

Christmas is the time of year that Evangelicals register their shock. Christians are shocked when checkout clerks say “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas.” They are shocked that consumerism is on such proud display when Fridays become “Blteststmas" or when they don’t see “wise men seek him." 

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Heaven's Lyrics

Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 by Todd Pruitt on 1517

What are we singing in church?

In this week's Mortification of Spin: Bully Pulpit we explore the issue of the content of our sung praise. Along the way Carl and Aimee offer dramatic readings of their personal favorites.

 

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Round and About

Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 by Todd Pruitt on 1517

A few highlights from around the interweb...

It is Christmas Eve and I wanted that special gift for Trueman to enjoy. I passed THIS along to him.

Sermon Audio - Last week I preached from Matthew 1:18-25. You can check it out HERE.

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A Law-Keeping Redeemer is Born

by Nick Batzig • December 23, 2014

One of the most important of all the statements about the birth of Jesus is that He was "born under the Law" (Gal. 4:4). The one who gave the Law on Sinai was, "in the fulness of time," born under the Law. Of course, in making this declaration the question is raised, "Why was the One who gave the Law born under the Law?"

One of the most important of all the statements about the birth of Jesus is that He was "born under the Law" (Gal. 4:4). The one who gave the Law on Sinai was, "in the fulness of time," born under the Law. Of course, in making this declaration the question is raised, "Why was the One who gave the Law born under the Law?" After all, there was no Divine necessity for God to become man and to be made subject to His own Law.

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Shock Christmas Revelations! Pope Admits 'I am Catholic', Bears Confess to Lack of Personal Hygiene, and I Love My Wife.

Posted on Monday, December 22, 2014 by Carl Trueman on Postcards from Palookaville

Explaining the obvious. Though the obvious should need no explanation.

One of the regular concerns expressed by readers of this blog and listeners to the podcast is the fact that many of the suggestions we make about church life and practice seem to be rather Presbyterian.  Some are simply puzzled by this; others are rather offended by it.

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Do More Than One Stinking Pull-Up

Posted on Monday, December 22, 2014 by Aimee Byrd on Housewife Theologian

Because sometimes the Art of Manliness Blog can inspire theological parallels.

This is the title of an awesome article over at The Art of Manliness blog. In it, Brett McKay opens with an embarrassing moment that has motivated him to a life of fitness. It was the dreaded fitness test in the sixth grade. Apparently the positive pep talk he gave himself while the girl before him in line was pumping them out could not even help him get his chin over the bar for one stinking pull-up.

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Because It's Still Called 'Today'

Posted on Friday, December 19, 2014 by Aimee Byrd on Housewife Theologian

Today is an important day for God's people in the wilderness.

I’m currently reading through O. Palmer Robertson’s short little book, God’s People in the Wilderness. It is tying in well with the reading I am doing on the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

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Favorite Books of 2014

Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2014 by Todd Pruitt on 1517

My top picks including my "Book of the Year"

This is my pick for “Book of the Year.” I love the way Dr. Kelly writes. The second volume in his Systematic Theology is beautifully written and well ordered. It is theology the way it ought to be written. As he does in the first volume Kelly interacts heavily with the earliest theologians of the church. Here is theology as doxology.

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Battered Pastors

Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 by Todd Pruitt on 1517

Mortification of Spin takes on the issue of battered pastors.

This week's Mortification of Spin: Bully Pulpit addresses the issue of battered pastors. Having gone through an experience of battering for several years, it is a topic near and dear to my heart. Take time to listen to the discussion HERE.

The following are the books we mention:

New Life in the Wasteland by Douglas Kelly

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