Interesting Posts for the Week

The following are a few interesting posts I thought you might enjoy for the week:

Dr. Albert Mohler unveils a wonderful history oriented reading plan for the summer.  

Justin Taylor interviews Mark Noll about his new book, The New Shape of World Christianity.

Dr. Michael A.G. Haykin has completed a study guide to C.J. Mahaney’s book on Humility.

An interesting blog about the books, writings, and thought of C.S. Lewis. 

Tony Reinke asks, “Was Jonathan Edwards Cross Centered?” as he comments about Craig Biehl’s wonderful new book, The Infinite Merit of Christ: The Glory of Christ’s Obedience in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards.

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You can now listen to John Piper’s message on George Whitefield or read the manuscript from this week’s Desiring God Pastoral Conference.

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Denny Burk posted an interesting video – Nancy Pelosi Thinks We Need Less Children Being Born

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Justin Taylor links us to Mark Dever’s Three Talks at the DG Pastors’ Conference

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Dr. Al Mohler writes on an interesting subject: OK, There Really is a Bible Belt

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Audio Interview with Michael Haykin and Donald Whitney

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John Newton on Entering Pastoral Ministry

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Handling Theological Mystery, According to Edwards

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What is Your Learning Style?

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Don’t forget to check out the new blog devoted to the life and thought of Jonathan Edwards, Journey Towards Heaven

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Pastor and People Top Posts of 2008

It is always interesting for me to see what people are reading on Pastor and People.  I wanted to list some of the top posts of 2008.

1.  Top Preachers of 2007

I assume the Top Preachers of 2008 will have the same readership.  Everyone seems to be interested in good preaching.

2.  Duties, Service and Qualifications of a Deacon

Written in 2007 this remains to be a top post on this site.

3.  Piper: Can Christians Be Depressed?

This is an excerpt of an audio of John Piper answering the question: Can Christians be Depressed?  There are more Christians who deal with the issue of depression than we know.

4.  True Male Friendship

I am pleased that this has remained at the top of the list.  I would like to write more on the issue in the coming year.  I have truly been blessed with male comrades in 2008.

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End of the Year Links

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Dr. Albert Mohler has narrowed down the events of 2008 for Ten for the History Books from 2008.

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Justin Taylor has provided an excellent list of various Bible Reading plans.

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Prayer should be a top priority and focus in 2009.  John Piper has provided several articles on the subject: 10 Reasons to Pray the Scriptures, A List of Everything they Prayed for in the New Testament, and A Good Start on Prayer in 2009.

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Andreas Köstenberger lists the best books in biblical and theological studies that appeared in 2008.

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Alan Noble from Christ and Pop Culture asks the question What was Actually So Great About 2008?

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Denny Burk has posted his Top Ten YouTube Videos of 2008.

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Dr. Albert Mohler takes on Newsweek in his article, Turning the Bible on its Head — Newsweek Goes for Gay Marriage

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Dr. Robert A. J. Gagnon of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has also weighed in on the Newsweek story in his 23 page rebuttal entitled, More than “Mutual Joy”: Lisa Miller of Newsweek against Scripture and Jesus

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Tim Challies gives his Top 8 Books of 2008. Tim has also provided a list of upcoming books that may be of interest to you.

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One Phone to Rule them All.  Richard Clark discusses how the iphone can change the culture.

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My friend Brett Clements address a timely situation in his article, Empty Pulpits and Troubled Churches. Who Shall Go, Isaiah 6:8.

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Tony Reinke asks the question, What is Legalism?

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A question for you: Who was your favorite preacher in 2008.  Put another way, what preacher, dead or alive, had the most impact upon your life in 2008?  Please leave your answer in the comment section of this post.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

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