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A recent study concludes that eating chocolate every day prevents getting the flu.A member of my church stated this evening that he has eaten chocolate every day this fall and he has not gotten the flu. He asked his students if any of them had eaten chocolate every day. One had, who had not gotten the flu. A student who had gotten the flu had not eaten chocolate every day.Thus, the conclusion of his study is that eating chocolate prevents the flu.Looks like I need to stop for Hershey's bars on t

Worship Team Recruiting - An Infant In a Cradle Oct 21, 2009, 2:22 pm

David Ward posts the text of a useful Worship Team Recruiting / Info Brochure that he has written for use in their church.

*Almost No One Believed in a Flat Earth - An Infant In a Cradle Oct 16, 2009, 6:13 pm

Justin Taylor links to a myth-buster, exposing the truth that almost no one believed in a flat earth.On the topic of busting the myths of anti-Christian propoganda, I'd highly recommend Philip Sampson's book 6 Modern Myths About Christianity and Western Civilization. Specifically, he addresses (1) Galileo, (2) Darwin, (3) the Environment, (4) Missionaries, (5) the Human Body and sexuality, and (6) the Witch Trials.

Encouraging Post on Piper's Call to Pastor - An Infant In a Cradle Oct 16, 2009, 11:12 am

Justin Taylor posts an encouraging summary of Piper's call to pastoral ministry, which came 30 years ago this week.

By What Standard is Hell "Horrible"? - An Infant In a Cradle Oct 14, 2009, 3:02 pm

That is a good question. Watch Doug Wilson pose it to Christopher Hitchens here.

*1-in-4 are Muslims, Study Reports - An Infant In a Cradle Oct 13, 2009, 11:42 am

The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life reports that there are 1.57 billion Muslims in the world, after conducting a first of its kind three year study of the Muslim world. Some of the results might be surprising. For example:...Germany has more Muslims than Lebanon, China has more Muslims than Syria, Russia has more Muslims than Jordan and Libya combined, and Ethiopia has nearly as many Muslims as Afghanistan."This whole idea that Muslims are Arabs and Arabs are Muslims is really just obliter

How Does a Congregation Recover from Fifteen Years of Humor? - An Infant In a Cradle Oct 8, 2009, 1:24 pm

Greg Gilbert asks that question in conclusion to his worthwhile observations about a recent conference at which a room full of counselors laughed at John Piper's sin.

Interview with David Ward - An Infant In a Cradle Oct 8, 2009, 11:47 am

Witness Unto Me interviews David Ward on Reformed Praise, hymn-writing, jazz and more.

God's Attributes Hymn Project - An Infant In a Cradle Oct 6, 2009, 6:01 pm

David Ward posts an update on our hymns project on the Attributes of God.

The Eglon Song - An Infant In a Cradle Oct 2, 2009, 6:15 pm

Matt Blick's musical retelling of the assassination of King Ehud (Judges 3), The Eglon Song, is hilarious. I'll be singing "stabbed him in the belly and the poo came out" all night!

*Though I Was Born an Orphan - An Infant In a Cradle Oct 2, 2009, 9:51 am

In his article on Orphan Sunday, Russ Moore suggested that "for some of your worship leaders, [Orphan Sunday] might be a time to build up the body in song with some of the recent hymnody about orphan care and our adopted identity in Jesus.That got me to thinking about hymns on orphan care and adoption. So, I wrote one yesterday.I'm sure that David and I will edit it some and perhaps give it a new tune. But, for now, here is the first draft, singable to Aurelia, the traditional tune of "The Churc

*Why Orphan Sunday Annoyed Me (and Now Does Not) - An Infant In a Cradle Oct 1, 2009, 2:43 pm

I'll admit it: I was annoyed to learn that Orphan Sunday is November 8th.Annoyance was my initial reaction to the first sentence of the Baptist Press editorial, "Orphan Sunday," written by my former professor Russell Moore, but not for the possible reasons he listed in his opening paragraphs.It is not that I have anything against Orphan Sunday per se. Nor do I have anything against caring for orphans. In fact, I'm thrilled at the revival of interest in concern for orphans, including Dr. Moore's

*Ligon Duncan endorsement of Carolyn McCulley - An Infant In a Cradle Oct 1, 2009, 8:00 am

Carolyn was once deeply influenced by feminist thinking, but came to see the bankruptcy of that worldview. She wants you to understand why much of what women learn about what it means to be a woman in today's culture (whether it is taught in college, read or heard via the media, or assumed in society) leads to a dead end. More importantly, she wants you to know why the Bible's view of womanhood inspires joy and peace.~J Ligon Duncan Hear Carolyn McCulley speak at The Northbrook Conference for

Early registration ends Friday... - An Infant In a Cradle Sep 30, 2009, 9:39 pm

Early registration for our women's conference ends Friday!

Mark Dever endorsement of Carolyn McCulley - An Infant In a Cradle Sep 30, 2009, 8:00 am

Carolyn McCulley is a gifted communicator and a careful student of Scripture and of the feminist movement. She's also delightful. I thank God for her ministry! ~Mark Dever Hear Carolyn McCulley speak at The Northbrook Conference for Women, October 16-17, in Cedar Rapids.

Instant Starbucks? - An Infant In a Cradle Sep 29, 2009, 9:39 am

Apparently, Fivebucks Starbucks has a new instant coffee drink, Via.I was under the impression that instant coffee was bad, therefore uncool.Now, it's good (and, of course, pricier than the stuff your grandmother drank).Being cool is so confusing.

Al Mohler endorsement for Carolyn McCulley - An Infant In a Cradle Sep 28, 2009, 8:00 am

Carolyn McCulley is a great speaker with a radical idea - that the Biblical understanding of womanhood is a radical vision that confounds the culture and conveys grace. She is a Biblical voice for the recovery of Biblical womanhood. ~Albert Mohler Hear Carolyn McCulley speak at The Northbrook Conference for Women, October 16-17, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

*Tullian Tchividjian on the Coral Ridge Controversy - An Infant In a Cradle Sep 26, 2009, 8:00 am

Christianity Today posts a worthwhile interview with Tullian Tchividjian on the recent attempt to fire him as pastor of Coral Ridge. Here's a sample:If you were an unchurched person reading about dissident church members trying to oust their pastor, how open would you be to seeing Christianity as the answer for your life?Not very open. Francis Schaeffer once said that division inside the church gives the world the justification they're looking for not to believe.This conflict ensued because thos

With Calvin in the Theater of God: Desiring God National Conference - An Infant In a Cradle Sep 25, 2009, 5:09 pm

Follow live-blogging and watch video of Desiring God's National Conference at their website: With Calvin in the Theater of God.

*The Feast of Faith: The Lord's Supper in Corporate Christian Worship - An Infant In a Cradle Sep 25, 2009, 10:34 am

Carolyn & CJ Mahaney endorsement of Carolyn McCulley - An Infant In a Cradle Sep 25, 2009, 8:00 am

Nancy Leigh DeMoss Endorsement of Carolyn McCulley - An Infant In a Cradle Sep 24, 2009, 8:00 am

Conference Speaker: Carolyn McCulley - An Infant In a Cradle Sep 23, 2009, 3:49 pm

The Glory of God is the Message and Motivation of Missions - An Infant In a Cradle Sep 23, 2009, 7:00 am

I Love This Song - An Infant In a Cradle Sep 22, 2009, 7:41 am

*A Christian Perspective on the History of Feminism - An Infant In a Cradle Sep 9, 2009, 6:58 am