Friday Links Roundup: Birthday Party Edition

Today is Turner’s third birthday. My not-so-little buddy was born at 3:50 in the afternoon in Birmingham three years ago today. We are having a birthday party for him with several of the other little ones from church. Leah has put in a lot of time planning the Super Why party, and Turner is really excited.

We hope he likes it, because he really is special!

On to the links for this week:

1. It seems that the health care bill is on everyone’s mind right now. Reactions have been varied and quite strong. Scott McCown shares a different take on it in “Universal Care.”

2. Preaching is minimized in our modern religious world. Steve Sanders gives some thoughts about why it is still vital in “It Takes a Preacher.”

3. It’s been a few weeks since the devastation in Haiti, but help is still needed. Douglas Brackbill shares with us some thoughts on continuing to help in “A Back Rub or a Deep Massage?”

4. Should preachers speak about things they have not yet experienced? Jonathan Jones says “yes” in “Parental Instructions from a Non-Parent?”

5. Marriage is more than just a feeling that carries you through a few years (or it should be!). Dale Sadler reminds us of some reasons why “Marriage is Difficult.”

6. Nearly every Friday, Dale Jenkins and I enjoy recording iPreach together. Michael Hite mentioned the program recently on his blog, along with another new podcast for Christians. Enjoy his summary of this technology and our program here.

7. Lastly, a post that I thought was pretty fun. Many are doing spring cleaning, or are about to. If so, you need to read this article from the Wall Street Journal by a writer who got rid of over “800 Pounds of Clutter!”

We hope you have a great weekend. Our young people are headed to their Spring Retreat this weekend, so please remember them in your prayers. Also, we are going to conclude our three-month series on the home this Sunday. I pray that it has helped some families. I know the study has helped me!

No matter where you are, don’t forget the Lord on His Day.