Eric Liddell and Interesting Things (Lazy, I've-got-a-cold blogpost)

a)
I just finished reading Eric Liddell: Pure Gold. Great book. Here’s why:

1. The history is really interesting, as Liddell is born in Northern China and dies there. For those who know the area, you really get a picture of life in the country during those very significant years.

2. The athletics side is interesting. Hearing Liddell’s progress from winning runs in boarding school to becoming the most impressive runner in the UK and finally being re-trained to compete in different Olympic running events so that he can observe the Lord’s Day is really inspiring and makes me appreciate God’s gift of sports, a gift I don’t usually concern myself with.

3. His story is the kind that isn’t usually told. After college, he returns to Asia and does children’s ministry. He teaches children science, coaches them in sports, but makes their spiritual life his no. 1 priority. He prays for the Asian children, encourages them, sets a good example, and teaches Bible studies to those who chose to go. How many books about children’s missionaries do you know? This is a nice reminder of the need for men to invest in winning young souls.

4. His story is about God. The great theme is surrender to God, not the greatness of Eric Liddell. It doesn’t overly flatter the man, but instead shows how God can use a man if he puts his all on the altar.

I definitely recommend the book, especially if you want to know the history of the country he ministered in.

b)

I'm sick :(

c)

I wanted to continue the discussion on knowledge and clarity in regards to Biblical truth in the future, but for the meantime, I will simply give you some things I thought were interesting online.

d)
Here’s an interesting thought on discerning God’s Will.

e)
Since this is a blog with the issue of gender in its title, here’s an interesting thought by Pastor Mark Driscoll, who is, as usual, interesting.

Btw, I’m sure many won’t be satisfied with the way he answered this question. I definitely agree with what he says, I’m not sure if it’s a real answer though.

f)
Speaking of Driscoll, have you checked out his talk at the latest Desiring God conference? It is, not surprising, interesting, though I have yet to have finished it. I think he makes a good case, until he talks about mocking. I’m not sure it’s such a strong argument.

However, he hits on an incredibly important point – the Bible is really hard on false teachers, and yet we in the 21st Century want to have nice “conversations”. Jesus and Paul love the sheep too much to waste the time.