More Wisdom on Home Schooling and Public Schooling

Last week, I pointed to an excellent challenge that Josh Harris (of I Kissed Dating Goodbye fame) gave members of his church on the issue of school choice.

Jollyblogger David Wayne continues the discussion today sharing both his own experiences but also more Harris interaction.  Read it here.

Another Post On Modesty

It may be time to  pre-order C.J. Mahaney’s upcoming book, Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World, or read the next excerpt by clicking here.

Disappearing Children

Read here Al Mohler’s comments about the declining population of children in Japan.  He writes:

The nation of Japan faces a devastating population crisis. The crisis, however, is not a problem of too many people living in Japan, but too few. Japan, with several other nations close behind, faces what we might call a population implosion.

As Mohler points out, this is a problem not only in Japan but also in parts of Europe.

The Bible says that children are like arrows in the hands of a warrior - - resources for the future.  Young couples: I understand that children are a great deal of work.  As Derek Kidner said, “Sometimes they are a handful, before they are a quiver full.”  But, they are our investment for the future - - a lesson that many parts of the world need to learn.

” A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate (Psalm 127).”

If You’ve Ever Lost Your Cell Phone

It would be extremely bad form to use this to get a call in church.  But, it could be helpful if you lose your phone.  (Click here).

The trouble is, I sometimes lose my phone when it is off.

 

A Mom Tribute

 I am sure that my wife is going to like this one!

HT: One of the sides of the Triangle: Andrew Ford

John Piper on Myanmar

Read John Piper’s 6 Ways that Christians Should react to the Disaster for the Burmese people.  (Click here).

C.J. Mahaney on Modesty

As the father of two daughters, this is great encouragement for me personally.  Read it here.

Discerning Reader Reviews Joel Osteen

The Discerning Reader site has posted a review of the most recent Joel Osteen book.  Read it here.

I have tagged this post as recommended reading.  For the record, the review is the recommended reading: not the Osteen book.

An Interview of the Prince Caspian Director

CT interviews the director of the forthcoming Chronicles of Narnia movie, Prince Caspian.  Read it here.

A Special Baby Image Bearer in the Alaska Governor’s Mansion

Al Mohler blogs about a new baby who will be living in the Governor’s mansion in Alaska.

A little boy with an extra chromosome was born on April 18. His name is Trig Paxson Van Palin and his new home is the Alaska Governor’s Mansion in Juneau. His mom is Governor Sarah Palin, who along with her husband Todd, has welcomed Trig as their second son and fifth child.  (Read the rest here).