A Quiz, a New Book, and Songs to Memorize Scripture

Theologically I’m most akin to Karl Barth, according to this analysis at QuizFarm. I’m not sure what brought that about – poor questions, lack of another in the list who was more compatible, or my ignorance about a few of the questions. In any case, take it yourself if you know a little theology.

As I’ve mentioned before, one of my favorite message series is Men of Whom The World Is Not Worthy. Now Justin Taylor mentions a book by Noel Piper with five biographical sketches of women. I bet it’s good. In looking up the link for Piper’s series, I see the mp3 disk with all 18 messages is now only $11 – get it and the book both!

And while I’m advertising (for others, with no personal gain of course other than the delight that comes with sharing wonderful things), yesterday I ordered the Hide the Word CD series. Each CD has 20 Scripture verses put to song and costs $10. There are lots of samples here. In any case, a treat was to get an email from Mark Altrogge about the order. He only signed it “Mark,” but I correctly guessed it was “the” Mark. Probably most who read this (all 3) don’t even know who he is, but if I had to pick the top 5 living people who have most improved my life whom I have never met, he would be on that list. He’s a songwriter, and many of his works are on the Sovereign Grace CDs. I love those, and now look forward to learning 100 great verses, without any effort and while having fun!

Today was another great running day. This blog is going to slow down while our church has a conference and I go to Sinai. A long-awaited trip with a former Israeli commander, now tour guide, who has been my neighbor for 9 years.