I’m changing up my format a bit and plan to post sermons on Tuesdays and Articles from Around on Thursdays. I’ll leave Wednesday’s open for when inspiration strikes or if I get a request to cover a topic.
Art of the Christian Ninja has a new Facebook Page! Come and “Like” it for even more links, inspirational messages and Christian Ninja related awesomeness.
This Week’s Articles
Uncluttering Our Lives – “Often, our conveniences become our challenge.” [This articles is brutally honest, but immensely helpful. Here's another from Tim Challies along the same lines called "Get Rid of These 6 Things".]
Satan Wants To Help You – “Thomas Books, in his book Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices, drew up a list of the devices Satan uses to draw you—yes you!—to sin.”
One Million Plays Later (Ask Pastor John) – [I'm a big fan of Pastor John Piper's little clips which answer big questions, and apparently so are many other people! Here are his top 20 most played episodes.]
Seven Ways Fathers Provoke Their Children – “The Bible tells fathers to do two things: bring children up in the ways of the Lord and do not provoke them. How can a father avoid provoking his child?”
7 Biblical Tests for Christians and Music – “In seeking to determine what is the right music for a church, it’s important that we use biblical principles in our evaluation.” [I really appreciate this article since this topic comes up so often.]
Dad Loves Ellie - “Phil Smidt gets a birthday card from his young daughter that has a profound theological message for Father’s Day.” [Ok... I teared up... just a little.]
Why Your Brain Doesn’t Want You To Lose Weight – [I knew it was my brain's fault!]
Just For Fun
Floating Egg-Shaped Office is a Self-Sustaining Work Space – [As a father of four with a home office, this design appeals to me!]
What would happen to the Earth if the Sun suddenly switched off? – [Some good... mostly bad.]
This Week’s Videos
Do you know what the problem with plants is? They don’t glow!
David Letterman Really Likes Drumkits
Storms are Pretty — from a distance.
