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    According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible by Graeme Goldsworthy

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January 18th, 2010

Reality, Utopia, and Christ

Well, in my last post I mentioned an email that a friend of mine sent out to several people mentioning an article he came across on the movie “Avatar” actually resulting in depression for several viewers.  He asked some good questions: What strikes your mind as you read it? What does it say to you about [...]

January 15th, 2010

Avatar, Utopia, and the Kingdom of God

A friend of mine recently sent an email to several people with a news article that I tracked down to AOL Health.  It is entitled, “Does Watching Avatar Lead To Depression”, written by Deborah Huso.  My friend asked us to consider these questions as we read the article, “What strikes your mind as you read it? [...]

January 13th, 2010

Spend the Day with God (Baxter)

How to Spend the Day With God (Richard Baxter)

A holy life is inclined to be made easier when we know the usual sequence and method of our duties – with everything falling into its proper place. Therefore, I shall give some brief directions for spending the day in a holy manner.

Sleep

Measure the time of your sleep [...]

January 11th, 2010

Is TV Really So Bad (Joel Beeke)

Is TV Really So Bad?
by Dr Joel R. Beeke

We are living in a sin-sick, morally degenerate, and pleasure-mad world. Our society continually demands entertainment, amusements, and pastimes at an ever-increasing level.

What is the goal of this “continual-entertainment” spirit? To keep modern man happily busy.

In a certain sense, entertainment does succeed in its goal. It keeps thousands [...]