So far, Melissa is really enjoying driving a car that she's certain will stop when she applies the brakes.
Ligonier Ministries is celebrating Reformation Week by offering a copy of the Reformation Study Bible (ESV) for a donation of any amount. This genuine leather bible retails for $69.99. You can learn more about this translation here. Act quickly, though, as I don't expect this offer to last very much longer."To think you can make a man richer by putting on a tax is like a man thinking that he can stand in a bucket and lift himself up by the handle."
--Winston Churchill, from this speech
There's only one way into town ... when you get to the stop sign - there's only one stop sign in town - go straight. When you come to the the church - there's only one church, take a left. We're the third house on the left.Anyway, we now have a van ... more photos to come later.
This is Aaron Dupree Tippin, world-famous country music star and mustachioed, muscle-bound song machine. His hits include songs like "There Ain't Nithin Wrong With The Radio," "You've Got to Stand for Something," and "Honky Tonk Superman." If you haven't heard his music, you should. And if you have, then you know. This one will get framed.
"A simple rule dictates my buying: Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful."Read the whole thing.
When you learn of something interesting from someone else's blog, it is customary to give a "hat tip" at the end of your post. A hat tip is is an acknowledgment to someone (or a website) for bringing something to the blogger’s attention. Hat tips are usually abbreviated h/t or HT. Here's an example:
The star of last night's debate was not McCain or Obama, or even Joe Six-pack. Last night, the fame belonged to "Joe the Plumber." In case you aren't familiar with this story, you can read about it here. You can also check out this internet interview where Joe (the Plumber) expounds on his concerns.
From Uncrate,"Living in a large city can be overwhelming — people can often feel lost amongst so many, and this feeling is perfectly conveyed in the brilliant photography of Little People in the City ($18). This hardcover tome represents a collection of photographs from street artist Slinkachu, who for the last several years has photographed and then left tiny hand-painted figurines all around London — and has chronicled his work in a terrific blog. A perfect book for your coffee table."What an interesting idea! Small things shot in macro. Someday I'll come up with such an original concept. This photo is close, but not nearly as interesting.
Melissa and I have enjoyed Driscoll's passion for the gospel over the last few years. He models repentance, conviction, and authenticity in his ministry. He blogs effectively. He loves Packer and Piper (even bought the latter a new jacket). Driscoll tackles difficult topics, providing answers that are rooted in the timeless truths of God's word. If I were to choose only one person to teach me how to snowboard, it would be Driscoll. Here's what he has to say about the ESV Study Bible:
I have great respect for this man. J.I. Packer's books, most notably Knowing God and Quest for Godliness: A Puritan Vision of the Christian Life, have influenced me greatly over the years. Packer's life story and body of work are impressive, and his humility and grace are uncommon. If I could sit down for tea with only one living person, that person would be James Innell Packer. Here's what he has to say about the ESV Study Bible:
