ACL Synod Dinner 2010 (Short Version) on Vimeo

The full talk is video number 1 on this page: ACL Synod Dinner 2010 (Short Version) on Vimeo:

Al Stewart speaks about the need for new churches in Sydney and beyond

Improve Your Theological Reading and Writing

Tips from the Westminster Theological Seminary on how to read and write better: Improve Your Theological Reading and Writing – Justin Taylor

Seven Questions to Ask Before You Preach or Teach the Bible

From Francis Chan's DG Nation Conference: Seven Questions to Ask Before You Preach or Teach the Bible - Desiring God:

Am I worried about what people think of my message or what God thinks? (Teach with fear)

Do I genuinely love these people? (Teach with love)

Am I accurately presenting this passage? (Teach with accuracy)

Am I depending on the Holy Spirit's power or my own cleverness? (Teach with power)

Have I applied this message to my own life? (Teach with integrity)

Will this message draw attention to me or to God? (Teach with humility)

Do the people really need this message? (Teach with urgency)"

My Missional Misfire?

DeYoung clears up some of what he thinks about the mission of the church, based off some feedback from his round table discussion: My Missional Misfire? – Kevin DeYoung:

Here’s what I said about “missional” at last week’s Desiring God National Conference....

What is This World Coming To?

Evil has no limit :) : What is This World Coming To? – Kevin DeYoung:

Pelagians and positive thinkers beware, the doctrine of original sin is now beyond cavil.

Recent Carson MP3s from Australia

More free audio from Carson: Recent Carson MP3s from Australia – The Gospel Coalition Blog

Dave Black on What Greek Teachers Won’t Tell You

Interesting: Dave Black on What Greek Teachers Won’t Tell You | NT Resources Blog

7 Marriage Lessons I Learned on the Dance Floor

I sometimes don't like these, as I think they try to read too much in the image they are trying to work with, but this isn't too bad advice at all: 7 Marriage Lessons I Learned on the Dance Floor | The Mars Hill Blog

Broken Bone Hymns

Broken Bone Hymns - Desiring God:

God hasn’t forgotten you. He hasn’t turned his back on you. He isn’t punishing you in anger. He surely isn’t withholding the grace that he has promised from you. No, you’re receiving grace, but it’s grace that is willing to break bones in order to capture and transform your heart. This grace is unrelenting. This grace has no intention of giving up. This grace will not be satisfied with the status quo. This grace does not get discouraged. It will never compromise. It will never become bitter or cynical. This is loving, patient, perseverant, powerful grace.

Chapter One of Generous Justice

A free preview (Chapter 1) of Tim Keller's new book: Chapter One_Generous_Justice – The Gospel Coalition Blog

National Conference Media and Summary

I always like the Desiring God national conferences, this one looks good, and the content is free: National Conference Media and Summary - Desiring God:

Below are the plenary session titles from this year's Desiring God National Conference, 'Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God.' Underneath each title is a brief snapshot of what was covered in the session. Clicking the title will take you to the related audio, video, and notes.

Monday Morning Humor

The daily readings, from the later day Suess: Monday Morning Humor – Kevin DeYoung

The Mission of the Church: DeYoung, Gilbert, Kelly – The Gospel Coalition Blog

Another interesting video with the colour turned down, this one is on the mission of the church: The Mission of the Church: DeYoung, Gilbert, Kelly – The Gospel Coalition Blog:

In this video, young pastors Kevin DeYoung, Greg Gilbert, and Ryan Kelly seek clarity for the missional buzzword as they consider the particular calling God has given the local church. Jesus commissioned the apostles to make disciples and proclaim the gospel (Matt. 28:18-20). So is that the extent of the church’s calling today? Or should the church branch out into other good ventures as part of its mission?

Surprise Book—For the Fame of God's Name: Essays in Honor of John Piper

Looks alright: Surprise Book—For the Fame of God's Name: Essays in Honor of John Piper - Desiring God:

Then Justin read the name of each of the 27 contributors and the titles of their chapters (see below).

Between the Boy and the Bridge - A Haunting Question

AlbertMohler.com – Between the Boy and the Bridge — A Haunting Question:

Yet, when gay activists accuse conservative Christians of homophobia, they are also right. Much of our response to homosexuality is rooted in ignorance and fear. We speak of homosexuals as a particular class of especially depraved sinners and we lie about how homosexuals experience their own struggle. Far too many evangelical pastors talk about sexual orientation with a crude dismissal or with glib assurances that gay persons simply choose to be gay. While most evangelicals know that the Bible condemns homosexuality, far too many find comfort in their own moralism, consigning homosexuals to a theological or moral category all their own.

What if Tyler Clementi had been in your church?