CNN on Hipster Christianity

Friday, Brett McCracken posted an interesting piece on the CNN Belief Blog. The post is more or less an adaptation from his book, Hipster Christianity. I recommend reading through McCracken's post.

Calvin Crafted Culture

During the past few years, a lot of literature about John Calvin and his influence has found its way to book stores (and of course e-book stores). Most of these books (if not all) are worth reading. But for those who want a brief look at Calvin's culture-shaping impact, my friend Jeff offers a concise but fascinating snap shot here (scroll to page 4).

Proof of God?

I just read a passage in the Letter to Diognetus, and I think it's worth reproducing here:

Writing about Christians...

"[Dost thou not see] them thrown to wild beasts that so they may deny the Lord, and yet not overcome?

Dost thou not see that the more of them are punished, just so many others abound?

These look not like the works of a man; they are the power of God; they are proofs of His presence."

Do I live such that I am a proof of God?