SharperIron concludes a two-article series on the very popular Twilight series of novels, by Stephenie Meyer:
It is no coincidence that the Twilight series has spawned T-shirts proclaiming that “Forbidden Fruit Tastes Best.”
I thought this was particularly funny. It’s comedian Louis CK on Conan O’Brian, talking about what little awe we have for the amazing world we live in…
(Note: one bleeped word on the video.)
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jETv3NURwLc
“A believer is one who identifies with all that God affirms and condemns in Christ’s crucifixion.”
In other words, in Christ’s cross I agree with God’s judgment of me and I agree with God’s justification of me. Both have a radical impact on how we take and give criticism.
Read more at Between Two Worlds: The Cross and Criticism.
From Mark Dever:
So, given that long warning, what things can I and can’t I live with as a pastor? Let me throw out a bunch of different examples that are relevant to my particular situation: organs, female elders, universalism, altar calls, humor, multi-site campuses, drums, the KJV, stained glass, racism, infant baptism, no formal membership, sermons limited to 10 minutes, large and high pulpits, TV studio-like acoustics. My goal in what follows is not to give you a sacrosanct playbook, but to illustrate how I go about thinking through practical matters. Let’s take each one in order.
Read more at What I CAN and CANNOT Live With as a Pastor – 9Marks. (HT:Tim Challies)
Dr. Dever’s inclusion of infant baptism has stirred up a bit of controversy. Justin Taylor links to some of the discussion, and to Mark Dever’s response. Rick Phillips also weighs in.
