The Unofficial Review of Fireproof

If you'd like to see a review of Fireproof from a Christian who watched it (especially MBBC students, as you decide whether or not it should be purchased on DVD since you weren't able to go to the theaters to see it), check out this link.

Joshua Harris and biblical beauty

In response to a book written for children about plastic surgery (read the post, first, before you throw a Christian temper tantrum about it), Joshua Harris gives some biblical insight on God's definition of beauty.

Harris- Mommy's Got a New Belly and Nose

Volcanic Dust Cooling?

Scientists Run Simulations on Geoengineering Project

According to this article, scientists apparently feel that the best way to keep global warming down is to simulate the cooling that volcanic eruptions create (Baumgardner's "Catastrophic Plate Tectonics Theory"- a theory for what physically happened to our earth during The Biblical World Wide Flood- proposes that volcanic ash and earth dust from the sudden moving of our earth's crust is what caused our planet's Ice Age). The article talks about using sulfate dust particles, similar to volcanic eruptions, as the means to do this. They admit that (assuming global warming does actually exist) not reducing CO2 levels in the air would still be a problem as they say it still creates more acidic oceans (that's a new one to me, and need to do some research on it).

My concern: last I checked, following volcanic eruptions tends to be what has been called "acid rain." In other words, the rain fall is not a near neutral 6.7 ph (ideally, water would be 7 ph, being completely neutral in acidic or base content). It is at least .1 ph more acidic than normal water. Now, in reality, this doesn't mean anything, but last I heard, scientists were saying that acid rain was to blame for more acidic oceans, more acidic fresh water supplies, building and historic monument erosion, etc. So, wouldn't this geoengineering project only make things worse, in the end game? Sure, it's not going to be so acidic that our flesh is melting off (thank you "Captain Planet" cartoon writers for that picture), but it's still bad, despite that our earth could be cooler. Of course, doing so could usher in the next Ice Age, too. Like the one we've been experiencing here in the Mid-West since just after Christmas, just a lot longer....

Obama and abortion

I don't normally get into politics, but I believe that people need to see this. A lot of people are very concerned about Hillary making president, but we should be just as concerned about Obama and McCain.

It doesn't surprise me to hear that the current center stage spotlight of the Democratic party is pro-choice, though he CLAIMS to be a Christian (I won't even get into the whole fact that The Church of Christ which Obama claims to be tied to preaches faith + baptism = salvation, when the Bible clearly teaches faith in Christ alone = salvation). What surprised me in reading this article was to what extent his voting record shows his support for pro-choice. How anyone claiming to be born again could support such a man, knowing this issue is at stake, is beyond me. I know some of my friends have decided that- due to not wanting McCain in and knowing that Huckabee can't win at the current numbers (have to wonder what it might look like if people had voted their consciouses instead of voting for the guy most likely to win, though) have decided that Obama is their guy. If you believe what the Bible teaches regarding the sanctity of human life, you must reconsider what you're doing in voting for him. I have to wonder who- if anyone- can be supported with my vote since Huckabee is the only pro-life guy out there and is almost 900 delegates behind....

Obama Supports Infanticide

No Strings Attached

Check out this article from Sharper Iron. I'm thankful that Jason Janz was willing to reveal how God's been working on his heart this last year. I know that I was especially blessed by it this morning.

If You Do Not Believe, You Will Not Last

If You Do Not Believe, You Will Not Last

Check out this post from the Desiring God blog. Reminded me of the message I heard at my church yesterday, "Death Before Disobedience."

Dating Game- How to Date After the Vows

The Dating Game: How to Date after the vows

I found this article on the MBBC website in our new edition of Sunesis. This is a good article for those looking forward to marriage and especially for those who are married. Enjoy!

Don't Waste Your Life!

Don't Waste Your Life is a book I've been wanting to read by John Piper for quite a long time. Among other books of his, you'll find a link to the book here. Also, I highly recommend that you read and/or listen to his sermon with the same title.

Just Making Up Faith as We Go Along

Yeah, that's what Steve Camp thought about a new conference that's being held in the Dallas area soon. He had some pretty harsh, and true words to say about this so called spiritual leadership conference. Read what his blog has to say about the "Creative Church Conference" or C3 at Camp On This.

Feeding the Flesh

Joshua Harris examines Romans 13:14 with practical applications for the Christian who desires to overcome sin in his or her life.

Feeding the Flesh

Desiring God Pastors Conference

For any and all interested, the Desiring God Pastor's Conference is now entirely posted online. Transcripts and online listening are all available in one convenient list on the Desiring God blog at:

Pastor's Conference Recap

When Hearts are Better Than Heads

Check out this blog post Noah found. It has some great content and devotional thoughts.

"When Hearts Are Better than Heads, and Vice Versa."

Separation: A Fundamental?

Dr. Kevin Bauder, of Central Baptist Theological Seminary, wrote on this subject in this week's "In the Nick of Time" Newsletter. If you didn't receive this, here is the link to it on Sharper Iron. There have been many discussions here in the dorms at MBBC about this subject, and I bet it's probably discussed at the other Bible colleges, as well. Thanks Dr. Bauder for presenting this article on how biblical seperation is a proper response to those who reject the fundamentals of the faith.

This will be my last post for the week now that Fine Arts Camp is officially in session.

Pastoral Finances

I found this link through Sharper Iron today, but thought that perhaps some might have missed it. Though I can't agree with all of the theology that is presented in some of the comments, I can say that from a strictly financial standpoint of a pastor who is looking to deal with issues in his church, this might be sound advice.