Always Reforming?

Kevin DeYoung makes vital distinctions about semper reformanda here on the threshold of Reformation Day.  The notion of the church "always reforming" provides no valid basis for revisionist teachings that set aside classic biblical doctrines in order to keep up with the times.  See also Michael Horton's article on how the church should, and should not, be perpetually reforming.

"Think It Not Strange"

The team at Desiring God has released a collection of essays on "navigating trials in the New America."  John Piper's introductory video is brief but very helpful as we seek to understand the changing cultural landscape and the place of the church in the West.  The title echoes 1 Peter 4:12, "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you."
 

Images from North Korea

Fascinating glimpses into joys and struggles of life in North Korea.

The Main Thing About Heaven

Consider:  "Heaven Is a Person."

Non-Optional Christianity

I appreciate the way Ray Ortlund challenges the "small Christianity" which people see as an option to consider between Sunday soccer practices.  "Christian conversion is not God sprinkling his pixie-dust blessing on our typical routines."  "Real Christianity is massive.  But is that our Christianity?"