This One's for the Girls

On the Side 03.03.07

Feel the Heat: It's hot today over at Pyro as he takes on one of the Emergent's core beliefs.   Johnson says: If you think the effectiveness of your ministry hinges on the question of style, you have bought into a wicked lie.

Contemplative Prayer: Christians--  be discerning!  If you're not familiar with this new fad/heresy here are a few links to go and click around on:  Don Whitney does an excellent book review on the best-selling, Oprah endorsed book called "The Secret."    Many other "big names" in evangelical Christianity are jumping on the Contemplative bandwagon.  David Jeremiah and Beth Moore to name a few.   I am shaking my head in sadness.

How to Pray:  College student at the Master's College shares a little of what she learned in class this week.  Good stuff, Miriam!  (Her dad was my youth pastor growing up, and so I'm feeling a little old here.  :)

If Women Ruled the World: The gals over Girl Talk posted the funniest pictures last week.  With two boys in the house, I especially appreciated the toilet with the seat chained down.  :)

On the Side 02.20.07

Modesty:  Survey says...  Our brothers in Christ have answered a modesty survey and the results are in.  You might want to read this BEFORE you take your daughter shopping for summer clothes!  And if you have a daughter getting married anytime soon, you might want to check out this and this.

Large families:  Have trouble getting to church on time?  This mom dresses her babies the night before!  (Does this work with teenagers too???)

Adoption:  Ever thought about adopting?  Read this sermon manuscript by John Piper about adoption and how it mirrors the heart of the gospel.  I especially encourage you to scroll down to the bottom of the sermon and read the letter written to his wife Noel.   Though she longed for a daughter, she modeled submission and quietly won her husband's heart.

Church Architecture: What should a church building look like?  Check out this interesting discussion on the subject.

Soli Deo Gloria: You may have noticed a new "Sola Moms" button on my left side bar.  My dear friend Jules from Everyday Mommy created this blogging ring for women who hold to the five solas and like to blog about it.  If you haven't already, check out the other sola mom blogs.  Great stuff, I tell you.  I just hope I can keep up.