by Stephen Rodgers

Well hello again.  It’s Friday, and that means that we’re back with another collection of links for you this week.  I think that we’ve got some really great stuff this time, so please read carefully.

• Remember a couple weeks back when I gleefully announced that Al Mohler was back with podcasts?  Well, I’ve enjoyed The Briefing so much that I’m hyping it again.  The idea is simple: every morning, Al Mohler selects 5-6 headlines or issues from leading news publications, tells you what’s happening, and then offers insight as to the Biblical understanding of the issues.  They’re only 15 minutes long, and he posts them around 4am, so I’ve got no excuse not to listen while eating breakfast.  I’d encourage you to do the same. (AUDIO)
• RC Sproul concludes his series on “If God is Sovereign, Why Pray?” with part 5 in the series. (WEB)
• Here’s one for all the sports fans out there.  Over at the Irish Calvinist blog, Erik discusses Husker coach Ron Brown, and how he’s drawing fire and ire for living his faith.  (WEB)
• And here’s one for the PIT crew (and I guess this is where we find out if our future pastors read the church newsletter…hmmmm): Kevin DeYoung offers advice for theological students and young pastors.  Be sure to check out both part 1 and part 2.  (WEB)
• Over at the 9Marks blog, they have a post entitled “Recession and Ministry.”  Personally, I like the Piper-esque title of “Don’t Waste Your Recession” better, but that’s just me.  (WEB)
• And last but not least, Tim Challies takes on the topic of digital piracy and the Christian.  Believe me when I say that this is prime real estate for our collegians (and singles, and youth, and marrieds, etc.) to honestly embrace their identity in Christ and live differently from the world.  (WEB)

See you Sunday!

Pro Rege