THIS & THAT: A Gathering of Favorite Articles and Quotes

Voddie Baucham: A Faithful Witness to Christ. Robert J. Pacienza writes “On September 25, 2025, the church lost one of its great voices. Voddie Baucham is now with the Lord. The news of his passing struck me deeply, not only because Voddie was a personal friend and ally, but because his absence leaves a void in an hour when his voice was needed most.”Voddie Baucham (1969–2025) on the Resurrection. “Voddie Baucham (1969–2025) has gone hometo be with the Lord. In light of the common hope we hold as Christians, we’re looking back at his message from The Gospel Coalition’s 2015 National Conference.”My Life’s Journey with Dr Voddie Baucham Jr. Conrad Mbewe writes “I am greatly indebted to Voddie for the nine years he invested spiritually in our people in Zambia and in Africa. I thank God for the friend he gave me in this man whom I now look forward to meeting in glory together with our son Mwansa. Farewell, Voddie, see you in the morning!”

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How Should Christians Disagree about Secondary Things? In this video, Robert Godfrey offers a reply to how Christians should disagree about secondary matters.Can Delight in God Become Self-Serving? On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper responds to the question that reads in part “My question is about Isaiah 58:2–3, where the people are described as seeking God daily and delighting to draw near to him. On the surface, this sounds very much in line with the idea of Christian Hedonism— finding our greatest joy in God. But despite their religious activities, God rejects them for being self-centered, saying they ‘seek [their] own pleasure’ (Isaiah 58:3). “So, how do we reconcile this apparent contradiction?”Why Does Jesus Call the Canaanite Woman a Dog? Why does Jesus call the Canaanite woman a dog in Matthew 15:26? Dr. Daniel Stevens answers in this episode of Honest Answers.Does God Predict History? On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper responds to the question that reads in part “While studying Jeremiah, I came across Jeremiah 1:12” where God says, ‘I am watching over my word to perform it.’ This grabbed my attention, but I’m unsure what it means and how it applies to me today. Is this just speaking about God’s sovereignty in fulfilling his promises, or is there a deeper meaning about what we can perceive to be his work in the world, evidence of his acts, perceived by those who study his word carefully?”The Evil That Stuns Heaven. On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper responds to a question that can be summarized as “Why do we need a savior in the first place?”Are My Motives for Studying the Bible Right? In this video, Michael Reeves discusses right and wrong motivation when studying the Bible and theology.

When ‘Evangelical’ Means Everything but the Gospel. Joe Carter writes “The State of Theology survey, a project produced by Ligonier Ministries and Lifeway Research, finds unorthodox views are common among evangelicals.”Three Signs of Biblical Revival. Tim Keller delves into his perspective on revival, emphasizing that it’s not just about extraordinary spiritual gifts but an intensification of the ordinary operations of the Holy Spirit. This talk is from The Gospel Coalition’s 2013 National Conference at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando.What is Meditation? Kim Riddlebarger writes “Christian approaches to meditation focus on filling the mind with the content of God’s self-revelation.”The Grace that Saves is the Grace that Leads Us Home. Kevin DeYoung writes “God uses a multitude of indicatives and a host of imperatives to save us and sustain us. It’s all of grace, of course, but grace does not always look or sound the same. There is grace to run and grace to rest. And we need both.”How Does Romans 9-11 Shape Our Understanding of God’s Redemptive Plan? Guy Waters addresses this question on  this episode of Wisdom Wednesday.

In the Library: Ryan T. Anderson. On this episode of In the Library, Albert Mohler speaks with President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Dr. Ryan T. Anderson about think tanks, Catholicism vs. Protestantism, church history, parenting, Charlie Kirk, and more.Sinclair Ferguson: The Charlie Kirk controversy, John Macarthur, RC Sproul & preaching to the Queen. On this episode of The Pastor’s Heart, Sinclair Ferguson shares wisdom that he wishes he’d been given when he started in pastoral ministry in Glasgow 54 years ago.

Praying is enjoying – and pleading for – the friendship and friendly assistance of God. Michael ReevesGod made us to sleep so that every day he can remind us that he manages things just fine without us. Kevin DeYoungThe life we couldn’t live, he lived for us. The death we should have died, he died for us. The new life we need, he gives to us. Paul TrippDiscipling is not merely about accountability and behavior modification. Jesus tells us to make disciples by teaching people to obey, but they cannot obey what they haven’t been taught. We first have to teach. Mark DeverGod is not a killjoy; he just opposes what kills joy. John PiperHave you ever known the glorious release of realizing your shepherd knows you to the bottom and yet loves you to the skies? Tim KellerYou shouldn’t take your spiritual temperature every day. You need to look for progress over months and years, not by minutes and hours. Kevin DeYoungTrain up a child in the way he should go—but be sure you go that way yourself. Charles Spurgeon There is no more lovely, friendly or charming relationship, communion or company, than a good marriage. Martin Luther
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