Around The Web-July 8, 2016

Resources on how to overcome shame are available at WTS Books

D. A. Carson on the Power of the Gospel

3 Types of Evangelism to Avoid by Tim Johnston

Christian Music Radio is More Theological Than You Think by Trevin Wax

Six Ways God Uses Difficult People in the Life of His People by Dave Jenkins

4 Reasons Why Every Christian Ought to Know the Traditional Creeds by Michael Bird

6 Reasons Why Porn Is Not Harmless by Justin Holcomb

R.C. Sproul illustrates the difference between our sanctification and our glorification



Finally, Aaron Armstrong, over at Blogging Theologically, and his wife, Emily, have an exciting announcement

Around The Web-April 29, 2016

The Regular Reformed Guys speak to Kerry Gillard about race and the church

Dave Jenkins speaks with Ed Welch about his book, Side By Side, which I highly recommend

What I Learned The First Two Years of Church Planting by Jason Davis

Scott Sauls shares his thoughts on the Rise and Fall of Pastors

Daniel Darling wants you to get caught up on church history

Are You Tempted to Toss the Bible? by Aaron Armstrong

Calvinist Batman speaks with Heath Lambert about the Theology of Biblical Counseling

How the Lord’s Supper Makes a Local Church by Bobby Jamieson

Seeing Christ in All of Scripture and other books are on sale right now.

Daily quotes from Spurgeon and books for Mother's Day on sale as well.

Reformed Theological Seminary has a video they release called Wisdom Wednesday where they address theological issues. This past week feature Derek Thomas and Ligon Duncan answering two questions: what is hell and what is Heaven.



Next Friday, Captain America: Civil War comes out in the theatres. There have already been some great reviews. I think this might be the best Marvel film ever. One reason this movie is getting a lot of buzz is Spider-man. Yes, the web-slinger makes his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These two videos are TV spots from the movie that came out earlier this week (it will say in 10 days) which shows a little more Spidey.

Around The Web-February 26, 2016

Great resources for Easter are available at Westminster Bookstore

Understanding Bible Translations from Renewing Your Mind

Greg Beale on Revelation

10 Common Ways Churches Get Off Mission by Jared C Wilson

Doctrine, Doxology, and the Local Church from Servants of Grace

The Reformed Pubcast talk with Jeff Durbin and Marcus Pittman about Christians and media

Hillary, Bernie, Donald, and Me by John Piper

There’s only one book no one can make me get rid of by Aaron Armstrong

Matt Carter on training young men in ministry.



A Spoken Word video from Apologia Radio on why being Pro-life isn't enough.



Henry Cavill asks kids one of the world's biggest questions, who is better, Batman or Superman.

Around The Web-November 20, 2015

Five Ways to Encourage Your Pastor (Without Exalting Him) by Gavin Ortlund

Should We Pray For ISIS to Be Defeated or Converted? by Russell Moore

Immigration Policy Must be Based on More than an Appeal to Compassion by Kevin DeYoung

Why Can’t Christians Just Join the Revolution? by Albert Mohler

A Song for the Weak and Broken by Kevin Twit

We Don't Need A Decoder Ring To "Get" The Bible by Aaron Armstrong

Mike Bullmore on why men should memorize the Bible together



I saw this the other night where Stephen Colbert invites Bill Maher to come back to church



Okay, I admit it. I am getting excited about the new Star Wars movie as much as the next geek. Here is the latest TV spot of the movie.

Around the Web-October 30, 2015

How Do You Prioritize Book Purchases on a Limited Budget? by Erik Raymond

Ben Carson Puts Spotlight on Seventh-Day Adventists

Debunking 4 Myths About Religious Freedom by Russell Moore

A Theology of Eldership by Andrew Wilson

Texas seventh grader says teacher told class: ‘God is a myth’

China ends one-child policy

3 Existential Reasons Against Affirming Homosexuality by John Starke

Scripture and the Christian Man by Dave Jenkins

Why don’t believers of a supernatural faith talk about the supernatural? by Aaron Armstrong

The newest "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" trailer was the talk for last week. This is video is the music for that trailer with footage from the Original Trilogy created by a fan. I have to admit it is awesome and makes me want to watch the movies right now.

Around The Web-October 2, 2015

Does Netflix Make Christ More Precious to You? by John Piper

My friend Casey Cease has begun a new podcast called Gospel Matters

Back to Science Class for the Science Guy

A Search Committee Is Not a Stealth Committee by Kevin DeYoung

Obamacare is actually not so affordable -- unless you're broke

Stephen Colbert on Being a “Fool for Christ” by Trevin Wax

Five Reflections from a Young Pastor by Michael Cooper

3 Priorities of Pastoral Ministry by Nathan Rose

What Pastors Wish Their Worship Leaders Knew by Bob Kauflin

Seven books Christians should read on the Holy Spirit by Aaron Armstrong

In this video, Kent Hughes shares 5 questions he asks himself every Sunday before preaching.

Around The Web-August 21, 2015

R.C. Sproul's summary on the book of Romans

The Face of Evil, and of Love by Jared C Wilson

Twenty-five Really Weird Things Said to Pastors and Other Church Leaders by Thom Rainer

Josh Duggar Exposed as Ashley Madison Client

J.A. Medders on why he is going to protest Planned Parenthood

4 Principles for the Exercise of Christian Liberty by Sinclair Ferguson

Why Delight in the Word? by Aaron Armstrong

Questions and Questioning: Defending Biblical Authority against the Spirit of the Age by Dave Jenkins

J.D. Greear on winning a church to mission.



John Piper describes the type of person Jesus went on the cross for.

Around The Web-May 15, 2015

The Real But Overstated Decline of American Christianity by Ross Douthat

Daniel Darling reviews Scott Sauls' book, Jesus Outside The Lines

Aaron Armstrong shares 5 highlights from TGP15

WTS Books is having a overstock sale

Keep Preaching The Gospel, Doofus by J.A. Medders

Why Plant A New Church In The Bible Belt? by Jeff Lawrence

In Praise of Fat Pastors by Jared C Wilson

Around The Web-January 23, 2015

5 Books Christians Should Read On Church History by Aaron Armstrong

Election: Unconditional, Eternal, and Loving by Anthony Carter

4 Reasons to Stop Obsessing About Heaven by Mike Wittmer

What to Do When We’re Prayerless by Jon Bloom

Trusting God's Sovereignty by Jonathan Dodson

Best Book Lists from Other Bloggers

By now, many news agencies and websites have been releasing this best list of 2014. Many bloggers are doing the same thing with books. Since I am a book lover as well those who are bloggers as well, I thought I would take the time to share their lists for their favorite books of 2014:


Tim Challies

Aaron Armstrong

Kevin DeYoung

The Staff at The Gospel Coalition

Justin Buzzard

Tony Reinke

The Leadership of Servants of Grace

Brian G Hedges

In case you were wondering if I am making a best book list, rest assured. It's coming.

Around The Web-April 25, 2014

Sinner Come Home by Albert Mohler

Why Do You Struggle With Evangelism? by Erik Raymond

Under Which God? — The Pledge, Public Prayer, and Ceremonial Deism by Joe Carter

Aaron Armstrong reviews Mack Stiles' latest book, Evangelism

Youth-Driven Culture by Stephen Nichols

This year marks the 5th anniversary of Redeemer Fellowship in Kansas City. This video is about what God has done in their church.

Redeemer Turns Five from Redeemer Fellowship on Vimeo.

Around The Web-January 24, 2014

We Don't Have to Read the Book or See the Movie to Know Heaven Is Real by Nancy Guthrie

For those who are single, you should read this: Where is the Ling in Dating? by Mark Driscoll

Three Tips for Better Bible Reading by Andy Naselli

7 signs you’re reading a book by a prosperity preacher by Aaron Armstrong

Those in ministry know all to well that there are times we get discouraged. How to do handle those times when it happens? Voddie Baucham, Paul Tripp, and Darrin Patrick talk about that in this video.




Harvey Turner, one of the pastors of Living Stones Church, teaches the sovereignty of God in one minute.