Bob’s Links – Site Information
This whole site is essentially a linkpost: it contains links to things I have found interesting, mostly related to Christianity, but occasionally to social, tech or humor.
I welcome conversation on these posts. You do have to click the post title to go to the page with the comment box.
But – and this applies to EVERY link – I do not necessarily agree with everything the authors I link to have written. In fact most of the time I DON’T agree with everything. I just find it interesting. Read More
When Abortion Suddenly Stopped Making Sense
(Frederica Mathewes-Green, National Review) When Abortion Suddenly Stopped Making SenseMany people have linked to this slightly older article recently, but it is so good that I didn’t want to lose track of it. If you want to reinforce (or even challenge) your heart’s conviction about abortion, this is the one to read. Read More
Another One Bites the Dust . . .
(Andy Constable, 20 Schemes) “Another One Bites the Dust . . . “This post, from an organization that brings the Gospel (and Gospel churches) to the most needy areas of Scotland, has a lot of insight for those dealing with any kind of prodigal. Read More
New Caroline Cobb song for Mother’s Day: The Wonder
( Justin Taylor, Gospel Coalition) “New Song for Mother’s Day: The Wonder”To all the moms in my life: Thanks for all you do. Caroline Cobb is one of my favorite songwriters, and this song captures many truths about being a mom. Happy Mother’s Day. Read More
Happy and Productive
(Laura G Singleton, World Magazine) Happy and ProductiveThis article is a lovely contrast to the sad article I just posted. Those despised by the world are often the most blessed. Read More
We Murder Babies
(Tim Challies) “We Murder Babies”I don’t want to be a single-note blogger, but my goodness this is powerful. Whenever you see the word “Canada” in the article, substitute the word “America.” Read More
A Mysterious Infection, Spanning the Globe in a Climate of Secrecy
( Matt Richtel and Andrew Jacobs, The New York Times) “A Mysterious Infection, Spanning the Globe in a Climate of Secrecy”A long but fascinating exploration of the deadly drug-resistant fungus “Candida Auris” Read More
Let Go of the Life You Wanted
( Greg Morse, Desiring God) “Let Go of the Life You Wanted”How do you respond when the life you’ve always had has never been the life you deeply wanted? Read More
Miracles in Munich
(Jenny Lind Schmitt, World Magazine) Miracles in MunichREFUGEES: Some Afghans seeking asylum in Germany have found refuge in Jesus, too Read More
The Supreme Court Resuscitates the Eighth Amendment
(Scott Bullock, The Atlantic) “The Supreme Court Resuscitates the Eighth Amendment”“Until now, the excessive-fines clause in the Constitution’s Eighth Amendment had languished in obscurity, the Rodney Dangerfield of constitutional rights.” Read More
The Kingdom of God — 5 Questions: 2 Scholars
( Justin Taylor, Gospel Coalition) “The Kingdom of God — 5 Questions: 2 Scholars”Favorite line: I define the kingdom most simply as “the King’s power, over the King’s people, in the King’s place Read More