The startling truth is that, if you stumble over Melchizedek, it may be because you watch questionable TV programs. If you stumble over the doctrine of election, it may be because you still use some shady business practices. If you stumble over the God-centered word of Christ in the cross, it may be because you love money and spend too much and give too little. The pathway to spiritual maturity and solid biblical food is not first becoming an intelligent person, but becoming an obedient person. What you do with alcohol and sex and money and leisure and food and computer have more to do with your capacity for solid food than where you got to school and what books you read. (John Piper, “By This Time You Ought To Be Teachers”. HT: Shepherds Notes via Vitamin Z)

by Stephen Rodgers

It’s time for another edition of the Weekly Links, and we’ve got some really good stuff for you this time around.  So without further ado…

• It’s a new month, and that means that Ligonier Ministries has a new edition of Tabletalk.  This one focuses on The 11th Century: Conflict, Crusades, and the New Christendom. (WEB)
• I stumbled across a new blog recently, from a relatively new group called the Biblical Counseling Coalition. It seems like a lot of good folks from other groups have come together in this organization, and their first article was penned by none other than Paul Tripp. (WEB)
• This article from the Resurgence has been making the rounds, so I thought I’d post it here as well.  It’s a great read for parents, and it’s entitled 5 Ways to Make Your Kids Hate Church. (WEB)
• And since we’re on the theme, JI Packer’s work was recently highlighted on the 9Marks Blog on why people leave churches. Understanding what these articles say should give you some new thoughts on how to reach the visitors that come through our doors. (WEB)

That’s it for this week.  Thanks for reading, and see you Sunday!

Pro Rege