Blips on the Blogosphere 14

Should We Really Call It a "Quiet" Time? "Quiet times" is a common "Christian-ese" phrase that refers to time one spends alone with God, in the Word and prayer. David Powlison, guest-blogging on Justin Taylor's blog Between Two Worlds, thinks the phrase may not be entirely apt, considering that God may want us to shout rather than be quiet during such times. Interesting reflections and helpful suggestions. See also: Hearing, Praying, and Speaking the Word by Justin Taylor.

6 Reasons Pastors Should Blog
These six good reasons why pastors should blog, posted by Abraham Piper, son of John Piper, seem to me to be also appropriate reasons for anyone involved in ministry to blog.

Let’s Talk About Sex—Or Not
The always interesting Dan Edelen talks no-nonsense about sex. Or does he?

The Last Evangelical in America
Joe Carter talks about why he's simply unwilling to give up on the term "evangelical".

The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity I stumbled upon this site and then realized that the Mark Greene who is its Executive Director is a friend I used to go to church with! God seems to be really using this man in the UK.

Tags: David Powlison, Justin Taylor, Abraham Piper, Dan Edelen, Joe Carter, Mark Greene, LICC