Publications

Counterfeit Gods

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kell Tim Keller's book, Counterfeit Gods, is a book that allows no wiggle room of self-righteousness. Below is a clip from a discussion of this book by Keller.

Pure Devotion to Christ

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yellowflowerandplant1 But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. 1 Corinthians 13

What are we most devoted to? Is it to Christ or to ourselves? The following is a fascinating discussion about the temptations to make idols of ourselves and the things that seem to soothe us, which also distract us from a relationship with Christ and others. While not about Christianity, it is dead-on in its relevance to the problems of idolatry, and the tendency for each of us to become less connected, rather than more, with Christ and his creation.

Liking Is for Cowards. Go for What Hurts.

By JONATHAN FRANZEN

Published: May 28, 2011

A COUPLE of weeks ago, I replaced my three-year-old BlackBerry Pearl with a much more powerful BlackBerry Bold. Needless to say, I was impressed with how far the technology had advanced in three years. Even when I didn't have anybody to call or text or e-mail, I wanted to keep fondling my new Bold and experiencing the marvelous clarity of its screen, the silky action of its track pad, the shocking speed of its responses, the beguiling elegance of its graphics.

Conniving Ways (CS Lewis)

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4-1-11f Every attentive reader of the Psalms will have noticed that they speak to us severely not merely about doing evil ourselves but about something else. In Psalm 26:4, the good man is not only free from 'vanity' (falsehood) but has not even 'dwelled with', been on intimate terms with, those who are 'vain'.

Freedom and Authority-by JI Packer

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moodsky2 "Authority" is a word that makes most people think of law and order, direction and restraint, command and control, dominance and submission, respect and obedience. How, I wonder, do you react to such ideas? Have they any place in your vision of the life that is good and sweet? If so, you are unusual. One tragedy of our time is that, having these associations, "authority" has become almost a dirty word in the Western world, while opposition to authority in schools, families and society generally is cheerfully accepted as something that is at least harmless and perhaps rather fine.

Petty talk (CS Lewis)

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branches1 Many people have a very strong desire to meet celebrated or 'important' people, including those of whom they disapprove, from curiosity or vanity. It gives them something to talk or even (anyone may produce a book of reminiscences) to write about. It is felt to confer distinction if the great, though odious, man recognises you in the street.