Overdue! Random Thoughts

OK, it’s been WAY TOO LONG since I’ve posted regularly. Time to get back on track. But first… a big bunch o’ links.

• Tim Challies reviews Al Mohler’s new book on preaching
• CJ Mahaney interviews Mark Dever on preaching (also applicable to personal Bible study)
• Peter Mead explains the differences between preaching and lecturing
• A break from “preaching” links… this ad for Wario Land: Shake It! is really cool
• Great excerpt from Paul David Tripp on sin
• More from Peter Mead on preaching and application
• Sinclair Ferguson on training the tongue
• Irish Calvinist has the post every Calvinist should read
• Justin Taylor lists 6 questions to ask before confronting
• Tony Reinke posts an excerpt (sermon jam) from Piper on how to Make War!
• And lastly just for fun… The video for A-ha’s Take on Me.. the literal version

Terry Delaney on Apologetics

Great general observation on apologetics from Terry Delaney, reviewing Nathan Busenitz’ Reasons We Believe:

As with any apologetics book, it must be noted that one cannot argue another person into heaven. One must be careful when reading resources like this or else they will become head-strong and heart-weak. What I mean by that is that it is one thing to read a book like Reasons We Believe to bolster one’s faith. It is something entirely different to read in order that you may win more arguments.