Happy 4th of July Weekend! This edition of Weekend Reading is coming to you one day early due to the holiday weekend. You’ll probably note some lighter reading below, and I hope you enjoy all the articles, videos, and blog posts!
50 years ago today Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Bill. Here’s the NYTimes front page and story.
Why Hobby Lobby Matters – Russell Moore on the importance of the Hobby Lobby decision.
Christie on Hobby Lobby – I like to document moments like this because later down the line when we weigh who should be our next President, its good to remember where they stood on important issues. I’ll let you read and judge for yourself if Gov. Christie’s reaction to the Hobby Lobby ruling is satisfactory…
43 Inconceivable Facts About the Princess Bride – if you’re a fan of these Buzzfeed lists and love the movie, then you’ll read this to the end and chuckle all the way! h/t Katie Wenzel
May You Live in Interesting Times – RC Sproul, Jr. has a terrific article that I hope you find encouraging.
Charles Krauthammer on the immigration issue – hard to argue with his point. About a 7 min. video. Best quote, “If fences don’t work, why is there one around the White House?”
If you enjoyed the World Cup (I didn’t watch a single second of it) then likely you’ll enjoy this compilation of GIFs from Tim Howard’s 16 saves in the final (losing) effort.
What is Your Mud Pie? – Just a fantastic article from Tim Challies who examines how C.S. Lewis’ famous quote still rings true today.
That doggon Russia! – They just vetoed the idea of filming Netflix political hit ‘House of Cards’ in the UN chamber. Personally I’ve watched several episodes of this show and the best adjective I can think of to sum it up is “raunchy.”
Patriotic Musicals and the Church – a very thoughtful article from Trevin Wax on why younger evangelicals are uncomfortable with the church being so patriotic on the 4th. h/t Parris Payden
Why College Now? – Stephen Nichols writes a piece about taking up the torch of higher education for the next generation. What makes this blog post interesting is that he writes it from the perspective of Jonathan Edwards, and how Edwards’ father (a Harvard Alum) ended up sending his son to a brand new college (Yale) because Harvard had swerved from their original commitment to Biblical standards.
Minute Physics examines whether Legolas could really see 5 leagues away – if you’re not familiar with these videos, check them out, lots of fun!
A Story of Faithfulness – Here is a 25 minute video about how the flagship seminary in the Southern Baptist Convention was rescued from the darkness of liberalism and biblical error.
Reformation Montana – Thanks to Parris Payden who snagged links to Voddie Baucham’s 4 part series on the Christian Family. Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 4
Pressing on Toward Maturity – are you stuck in the same routine in your Christian walk. Check out this sermon I preached this past week.
Four Questions to Keep Close to Your Wallet – the DG blog has a quick and helpful post that should cause us to be introspective about the way we spend our money. h/t Parris Payden
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