In 2013 at the Cross Conference, Mark Dever interviewed John Piper about why he’s not a missionary, the relationship between marriage and missions, and what tricky terms like “missionary,” “unreached,” and “calling” actually mean.
Why Oxford Dictionary’s 2016 Word of the Year Matters – Ravi Zacharias writes, “Their explanation is not so much that they are coining a new word as that they are affirming a reality—a truth about the way we coddle the lie, the ultimate self-defeating statement.”
John Piper’s Favorite Hymn – “And it’s a rather obscure German hymn you’ve probably never heard — until now.
#AskRC Live Twitter Event: December 2016 – If you missed the live event, you can still go back and read the questions and answers.
Ohio makes assisted suicide a felony – Something to keep your eyes on in the political world.
Church Honors Birth Of Jesus By Canceling Worship Service – Although this is for laughs, it’s a trend this year. I wrote about it yesterday, and you can read that article here: Four Things That Will Be Missing from Your Family Christmas Party.
Free Pastor Andrew: Christians Rally for Missionary Jailed in Turkey – “American pastor caught up in terrorism sweep by Muslim-majority country he served for more than 20 years.”
My Favorite Christmas Hymn – Paul Tripp provides the answer to a question he often receives this time of year.