What Happened Last Week? (7/10/17)

A number of intriguing articles this week: the trouble with neo-Calvinism, the American Revolution, and more! Religion 7/10/17 10 Things I Wished I Had Done as a Young Pastor – The Aquila Report Former Benedictine Monk Reflects Upon Rod Dreher’s "The Benedict Option" – Heart And Mouth Herman Hoeksema On The Twofold Kingdom | The…

What Happened This Week? (6/30/17)

Hacks, digital monopolies, the trouble with patriotism in a worship service, and much, much more! News Associated Press: Tuesday Summary Associated Press: Wednesday Summary Associated Press: Thursday Summary Associated Press: Friday Summary News apps are making a comeback. More young Americans are paying for news. 2017 is weird. » Nieman Journalism Lab German lawmakers approve…

This Week’s Articles (6/26/17)

Why shouldn’t we only sing Psalms in worship? Will taking this photograph land me a visit from the FBI? Fascinating articles like this and more located HERE. Postscriptum: If you haven’t noticed before, the articles are generally sorted in this order: religion, opinion/interest, and news.

The Prayer Saturated Family

The Prayer Saturated Family: How to Change the Atmosphere in Your Home Through Prayer by Cheryl Sacks My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book was given to me by a friend, and I in no way mean to disparage the gift.  There are a number of useful things that can be wrestled out of…

Let the Children Worship

Let the Children Worship by Jason Helopoulos My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a solid and brief argument for the importance of worshipping with your family at home, and with the congregation through the entire service of worship. I highly recommend it. View all my reviews

5 Things to Know about Investing in Art Right Now

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-5-things-to-know-about-investing-in-art-right-now A Summary: Macroeconomic uncertainty has increased collectors’ views of art as an investment. Collectors are now more concerned with return from art investment. Certain sectors of the art market are outperforming general ‘economic indicators’ (like gold), though overall the art market is “down”. Art-secured loans are becoming more flexible in the US. Yet, wealth…