Wednesday Link List

Has it been a week already? The above graphic is from Happy Monday at The Master’s Table.

• We’re very much opposed to sensationalism. In theory, at least. But how can we not include Pastor Indicted for Plot to Poison Wife on Missions Trip?
• Opinions please? Some say this is appropriate but Chaplain Mike says this particular sermon illustration is going to terrorize small children.
• Music Discovery of the Week: Tim Timmons.Maybe most of you already know about him. Here’s his story, and the video for the song Cast My Cares.
  
• Pope Francis offers more quotable quotes than you can count. But here’s six things he said as of the past weekend that have had people talking.
• The Care Center at Willow Creek Church, launched after 10 years of planning and at a cost of $10M has been called “a Christian Walmart for the poor” due to its approach and layout, which resembles more of a high-end shopping mall than a thrift shop or traditional food pantry. Also, more on The Care Center at The Chicago Tribune.
  
• Ed Cyzewski has written a long and thoughtful article wherein he proposes that the question of Biblical inerrancy constitutes the wrong question.
• On a similar topic, Parchment and Pen looks at Shelby Spong’s latest target: The Gospel of John. Spong, whose greatest gift is that of getting attention for his offbeat views, insists that basically nothing in John was said, actually happened, or was even written by John.
• On the other hand, there is a place for doubt in matters of philosophy and religion. Doubt is a natural byproduct of faith, and we never go through a period of growth without going from certainty, to doubt, to new certainty. But some doubt is just resistance. This link takes you to a six-minute video.
  
• A Methodist minister in Oklahoma City says the state’s license plates are an affront to his religious beliefs.
• If your blog world consists of WordPress and BlogSpot, then you haven’t discovered HubPages, but be warned, the religion and philosophy blogs are a very diverse collection. However, here’s a sample of a Bible study on James; and a good Bible overview.
  
• Carlos Whittaker notes the absurdity where a Catholic school teacher is a victim two times over.
  
• The Assistant Manager of the Cincinati Museum Center went on record that in his opinion the Creation Museum isn’t a museum, but rather a theme park.
• And speaking of Ken Ham, do you need a PhD to understand the Bible? No, according to one writer, not really; you actually need several. (Warning: May infuriate Answers In Genesis supporters.)
• A mayor in southwest France is facing up to five years in jail and a hefty fine for refusing to perform a gay wedding.
• You would think this existed already, but there’s work being done on a Bible in sign language for the deaf. 
• Dog Video of the Week: A church member’s guide dog decided to sing along to a hymn during a church service.
• And if the constant complaint is that the music at your church is too loud, here’s what the tech team needs to do.
  
• If you missed our first mention, that website with the top two Bible commentaries for each book of the Bible is still available online.
  
• Twitter followers always welcomed; apply @PaulW1lk1nson

The Church of the Nativity of Our Lady from Peredki (16th Century): I’d like to build something like this at camp sometime. Click the image for more info.