http://www.timellsworth.com Sports, culture, Christianity, parenting Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:29:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Though not in attendance at this year’s annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Louisville, Ky. (for he’s not even a Southern Baptist), Mark Driscoll seemed to be omnipresent at the proceedings. Judging by many of the motions made from the floor of the convention, a lot of Southern Baptist ... http://www.timellsworth.com/christianity/on-mark-driscoll-and-the-sbc Congratulations to my parents, Roger and Sylvia Ellsworth, who today celebrate 40 years of marriage. Thanks to both of you for providing me with a constant example of what a marriage should be, and for your faithfulness in displaying to the world a beautiful picture of the gospel. http://www.timellsworth.com/family/congrats-dad-and-mom Kevin DeYoung's new book, "Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will," offers sound counsel to those who struggle to make decisions about such matters as jobs, marriage, school, etc. DeYoung sees the problem of too many people sitting around trying to discern the will of God for ... http://www.timellsworth.com/books/recommended-just-do-something-by-kevin-deyoung Some good thoughts from Owen Strachan, interacting with a New York Times column by Ross Douthat about modern women being liberated and unhappy. Here's a quote from Owen: Indeed, the line that talented women only do justice to their gifts through full-time work is a myth, nothing more. Full-time mothering ... http://www.timellsworth.com/family/modern-women-are-unhappy Manny Ramirez has tested positive for steroids and will be suspended for 50 games. http://www.timellsworth.com/sports/manny-the-cheater Before: After: http://www.timellsworth.com/family/noahs-first-haircut Back in November, I had the privilege of meeting up with Ben Zobrist of the Tampa Bay Rays and going to church with him at Community Bible Church in Nashville, Tenn. Ben and his wife Julianna are an impressive couple with a heart for the Lord and for His church. ... http://www.timellsworth.com/sports/tampa-bays-zobrist-welcomes-churchs-counsel "Mom, are boys sinners?" It was one of those softball questions posed by our 5-year-old son Daniel that Christian parents love to hear. Wow, what a great opportunity to talk to Daniel about Jesus, my wife thought to herself. So she proceeded to explain to Daniel how all people, boys and girls ... http://www.timellsworth.com/family/sinning-and-spanish A Muslim woman in Australia is upset that Heathdale Christian College denied her a position based on her religion. And so she's suing. Good for Heathdale for standing on its principles and not capitulating to the spirit of the age. Though this is in Australia, I fear it won't be long until ... http://www.timellsworth.com/christianity/muslim-student-teacher-refused-position-at-christian-college Billy Sprind, a killer who has taken the lives of two innocent people because of his love for driving while drunk, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday. That was the maximum penalty he could have received, so that's good. It's also unfortunate, because he ought to be ... http://www.timellsworth.com/news/sprind-gets-14-years Conversation yesterday as Daniel and I were playing catch in the front yard: Daniel: Is tomorrow St. Patrick's Day? Me: Yes it is. Daniel (looking down at the grass): Is this clover? Me: Let me see. (I walk over to check). Yes it is. See how all of these have three leaves? Every once ... http://www.timellsworth.com/family/a-four-leaf-clover A USA Today article by Mercer professor David Gushee bemoans the fact that President Obama has not done more to reduce abortions. Obama had one of the most radical pro-abortion voting records in Congress, and Gushee (and evangelicals who voted for him) thought he would do something to reduce abortions? What ... http://www.timellsworth.com/christianity/mr-president-we-need-more-than-lip-service