Edinburgh Theological Seminary is currently offering a great set of classes for less than $65.

  • David Nixon: Unashamedly Christian
  • Zachary Purvis: The Parables of Jesus: What Are They and Why Are They So Misunderstood?
  • Daniel Sladek: “Bizarre Food” or Spiritual Feast? Understanding Leviticus

Open to anyone, the Saturday Courses are an excellent way of gaining more than would normally be offered in church on Sunday whilst being less demanding than a full-time theological course.

And if you’re not in Scotland, you can take them online.

Finished reading: Christ-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles by Graeme Goldsworthy. Solid read. I have a better view of the Davidic Covenant now. CCBT is best for those familiar with the BT field. If you are a beginner, check out From Eden to New Jerusalem. 📚

Good news: Apple Maps is now available on the web.

Amazing time-lapse video of a storm forming over Tucson. Watch for when the rain starts to fall.

From Psalm 137:1

The rest of the psalm describes why they wept, including the sorrow caused by a brother. I’ll be preaching on these topics this Sunday.

QUIZ: What generation are you when texting? - CNN

If you don’t know how texting practices and expectations vary among age groups, this is a fun way to learn.

(via @JoshNicholas)

I bought some strawberry tamales on a whim. They’re good! They remind me of strawberry shortcake.

MARS prof, Paul Ipema, on catechism preaching:

🌈 Did you know you can report rainbows in the iOS weather app?

A screenshot of a weather app showing different conditions. The title *Other Conditions* is followed by a list: Rainbow, Lightning, Hail, Smoke, Fog, and Haze, each with corresponding icons.

Days away from leaving the nest, these two braved Sunday’s storm.

Two, young doves sitting in a nest, surrounded by the branches and leaves of a grapevine. The sky is visible through the foliage.

Paul, Envoy Extraordinary by Malcolm Muggridge and Alec Vidler

a page with the following words highlighted: I began to understand that Christianity was a great drama rather than a mere set of enlightened values, a beneficent ideology; a drama whose climax, the crucifixion, followed by the resurrection, held out the hope, not just of living in a better way, but of being reborn into a new creation.

Excellent book: None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God by Matthew Barrett. The forward by Fred Sanders is also very good.

🔗 graphic: the most common PIN codes

Have any tips for keeping dogs calm during fireworks? I just found this: Calm Your Canine: Dog Calming Music: Through a Dog’s Ear

I slow-preached through 2 Corinthians 8-9 earlier this year. Here’s what I learned. Everyone forgets at least one of these.

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So many good books on sale right now at Reformation Heritage Books.

Michael Reichert, “Here’s What I’ve Learned About Raising Boys in My 30 Years as a Child Psychologist”:

We know what a child needs to flourish. We’ve just been slow to apply it to our sons. A few years ago, my research team surveyed nearly 1,500 boys between the ages of 12 and 18 in six countries, as well as 1,200 of their teachers, and asked what was working in their education. In their responses, the teachers focused on the details of their lessons, but the boys wrote, often with deeply moving expressions of gratitude, about the personalities, quirks, and gifts of their teachers and coaches. They told us clearly that they need connection to do their best, whether in the classroom or on the field.

Read the rest.

Tips for leading worship:

  • You’re not performing nor leading a performance. You are guiding people in the worship of God. Help them attend to Him.
  • Give time and instruction to help everyone transition between movements in the service. Watch the kids to find a good pace.

What else?

Michael Horton has been working on a big project, and the first volume is out now. Shaman and Sage: The Roots of “Spiritual but Not Religious” in Antiquity.

Want to see a javelina yawn?