Bookmarks

Welcome to my Bookmarks section! I have compiled hundreds of helpful links in my experience of surfing the 'net and would like to share my favorites here. They are divided into different categories (and alphabetically sorted) for you to easily browse through. Please note that the inclusion of a website below does not necessarily imply that I always agree with every single content espoused in it, but rather that I've found the site to be valuable and helpful in many ways.

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Antiquarian Books, Bibles, Arts, Manuscripts, etc.:
  1. AbeBooks Advanced Search - Search for antiquarian books by typing in desired range of publication year and/or other criteria (e.g. first edition, signed, binding)
  2. Christian Heritage Museum - This website displays a gallery of images that one can view online of antiquarian things such as famous Christian autographs (of Martin Luther, John Calvin, Thomas Cranmer, etc.), rare Bibles, and original art. They have online stores:
    • Historical Reproductions : Specializes in original and reproduction fine religious & Americana art, prints and sculptures, and historical pieces (e.g. original Bible pages, rare documents, letters and manuscripts, antiquarian books and Bibles). Warning: This site also contains "images of Christ" forbidden in the second commandment. Please be wise in what you browse and buy.
    • Christian Heritage Museum Bible Art online eBay store
    • : They sell original Bible pages, manuscripts, and autographed letters signed, as well as fine religious art and authentic reproductions of the great Heroes of the Faith, Americana and Religious Scenes.
  3. Crown Rights Used Books - Antiquarian books on various subjects available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
  4. David C. Lachman - Specializing in rare and valuable Antiquarian theological books and Bibles. A large selection of 16th-17th century Bible translations, a wide range of theological works (emphasizing those printed before 1700), as well as Reformed, Puritan, and Presbyterian books.
  5. Dust & Ashes online auctions : Sellers of fine, rare and general secondhand Christian books and related ephemeral materials ranging from period reformation works through more contemporary classics with a wide stock of original manuscripts, artworks, historical & theological curiosities.
  6. eBay Advanced Search under Antiquarian & Collectible section

Audio Sermons / Radio Broadcasts:
  1. The Bible Study Hour - James M. Boice [today | archives]
  2. Chalcedon Presbyterian Church - Joe Morecraft III [Sermons]
  3. The Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood Audio Messages
  4. Desiring God Radio - John Piper [today | archives]
  5. Dividing Line - James R. White
  6. Grace to You - John MacArthur [today | archives | weekends]
  7. James R. White's teaching at Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church (PRBC)
  8. James R. White's Sunday school lessons at PRBC
  9. Spurgeon Sermons [Sunday | archives]
  10. The White Horse Inn - Michael Horton [Sunday | archives]
  11. Charles Spurgeon Audio Archive - Spurgeon's sermons in audio



Books:

  1. Apologia Book Shoppe - Offers excellent books and tapes defending and promoting the historic Christian faith and Reformed Covenantal Theology, as well as many excellent early American and Southern history, all from a Christian world-view
  2. Banner of Truth Trust - publishes Puritan & Reformed books
  3. Book Sale Finder - Here you'll find thousands of book sales, book fairs, book auctions, and other book events held locally in your area (throughout the USA and Canada). Lots of good treasures at cheap prices sold at these book sales!
  4. Buried Treasure Books
  5. - Mrs. Carmon Friedrich's used books & books bargains for families available for purchase. You'll also find links to sites with great book bargains and her recommendations of what to buy there. And she includes her reviews of good books that her family has enjoyed.
  6. Christian Classics Ethereal Library : Extensive collection of classic theological works from all periods of church history. You can skip the Catholic mysticism you find on there.
  7. The Confederate Reprint Company : Specializes in providing primary source literature relating to the Antebellum, War Between the States, Southern history, Confederate books, and Reconstruction periods of American history.
  8. Crown Rights Book Company : Specializes in providing reprints of rare Reformed theology books and general Christian books for the enjoyment and edification of the entire family
  9. Cumberland Books - Books for homeschooling, family, and on culture
  10. Cumberland Valley Bible Book Service - supplies Reformed & Puritan books at discount prices.
  11. Discerning Reader - Read book reviews for Christian books
  12. Northampton Press - The publishing wing of Don Kistler Ministries, Inc. The Northampton Press is committed to reprinting some of the finest Christian literature ever published, with a focus on the 17th and 18th century English and American Puritans.
  13. Dust & Ashes Publications : A publisher of classic, Christ-centered writings as well as a buyer and seller of secondhand and antiquarian theology. Through their online auctions store, they are sellers of fine, rare and general secondhand and antiquarian Christian books and related ephemeral materials ranging from period reformation works through more contemporary classics with a wide stock of original manuscripts, artworks and historical / theological curiosities.
  14. Grace and Truth Books - This website is a fantastic resource to get book suggestions & recommendations on different subjects! You'll find solid books, helpful reviews and book summaries, a great selection of excellent but hard-to-find works, lots of material for children, families, educators, and pastors.
  15. Institute for Christian Economics FreeBooks (Gary North's writings, downloadable) : Christian reconstruction, theonomy, education, economics, history, government, politics, presuppositional apologetics, preterism, postmillenialism
  16. Monergism Books - provides Reformed books & resources
  17. Soli Deo Gloria Publications - The mission of Soli Deo Gloria used to be to provide "instruction in righteousness" to the Church through the reprinting of classic Christian literature. It used to be owned and operated by Dr. Don Kistler. Until recent days (December 2006) Ligonier ministries partook in a hostile takeover of SDG, fired Don Kistler, and has taken away the publishing house for their own use. They are no longer a link here. [Visit Dr. Kistler's new publishing ministry at Northampton Press.]
  18. Solid Ground Books - a publishing company & bookstore providing Reformed books & resources
  19. Sovereign Grace Publishers, Inc. - what makes this online store unique is they reprint many Puritan & Reformed books in hardcover.



Chinese Reformed Websites:

  1. Bay Area Chinese Churches : A list of Chinese-speaking (some of them have English-speaking worship services) churches in the Bay Area.
  2. Bay Area Reformed Evangelical Church, California (Chinese-speaking) pastored by Rev. Dr. Stephen Chan
  3. Bibles in Chinese - Available in leather, hardback. I recommend the simplified Chinese New Version (CNV). You can get it bilingual with English.
  4. China Christian Books - an online library of Reformed & Puritan books in Chinese
  5. China Horizon - a Reformed theological resource of Dr. Samuel Ling (in English & Chinese)
  6. China Reformed Theological Seminary (in Chinese). English version here.
  7. China Reformed Theology
  8. Chinese Audio Bible free in mp3 (Mandarin)
  9. Chinese Reformed Congregation of Taipei - Taipei, Taiwan
  10. Chinese Reformed Online Forum (in English)
  11. Chinese Union Version Online Bible
  12. Jireh Music Ministry (in Chinese)
  13. Postmodern Reformer International Ministries Online (PRIMO) - in English & Chinese
  14. Reformation Translation Fellowship - The translation and publication of Christian Reformed theological literature in Chinese language. Reformed or Puritan books in Chinese available for purchase here.
  15. Reformed Evangelical Forum on the ministry of Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong and Reformed theology (English)
  16. Samuel Ling's homepage - a Reformed theologian
  17. Sinimbooks.com - Carries Christian titles that are in Chinese, Reformed, and Christ-honoring. This online store is affiliated with Monergism.com.
  18. Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI)
  19. STEMI - Singapore
  20. Stephen Tong Resources by Elder Yong (in English) - A resource site on the ministries of the Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong (includes Dr. Tong's sermon summaries)
  21. Stephen Tong's video sermons in China Highway Website - in Chinese
  22. Stephen Tong's other video sermons - in Chinese



Christian Ministries, Theology, etc.:

  1. Alpha & Omega Ministries - Christian apologetics ministry of James R. White
  2. The Chalcedon Foundation : A Christian educational organization devoted to research, publishing, and promoting Christian reconstruction in all areas of life
  3. The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood - proclaims God's Word on the complementary roles of man and woman in the home, church, ministry
  4. Covenant Media Foundation - Provides Greg Bahnsen's materials and resources on apologetics and ethics. Different formats available: books, MP3s, CDs, DVDs, or cassettes.
  5. Desiring God Ministries - John Piper
  6. Directory of Reformed Conferences - A list of up & coming conferences hosted by Reformed ministries including national conferences as well as regional ones
  7. Don Kistler Ministries - Resources on theology and the works of English and American Puritans
  8. Faithful Heroines - bringing history to life women of faith through dramatic storytelling and song
  9. Founders - a ministry that desires to see the Southern Baptist Convention return to its Calvinistic roots
  10. Ligonier Ministries - Ligonier used to be at least a reputable "ministry." However, until recent days (December 2006) the "company" of Ligonier acquired Soli Deo Gloria Ministries, partook in a hostile takeover of SDG, fired Don Kistler (the rightful owner), and has taken away the publishing house for their own use. They are no longer a link here.
  11. Mt. Zion Online - an excellent book and tape ministry
  12. Phil Johnson's Bookmarks - This famous bookmarks feature links for theology and other Christian websites as well as a brief description for the sites
  13. The Pocket Testament League - One can order 30 gospels of John per month for free. They provide various kinds of covers and different translations - ESV, NIV, NLT, KJV, and also some in Chinese and Spanish.
  14. A Puritan's Mind
  15. Reformation Art - the faces & places of the Reformation
  16. Reformation of the Arts and Music : An Exploration of the Arts, Music, and the Christian Worldview
  17. Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) - a ministry of PCA (present in many university campuses) that reaches students for Christ.
  18. The Spurgeon Archive - Charles Haddon Spurgeon resources
  19. Stand to Reason - Christian apologetics ministry of Greg Koukl
  20. The White Horse Inn



Classical Education & Homeschooling:

  1. Classical Education Forum : A community forum for all who classically homeschool or think they want to
  2. Classical Education Links
  3. Classical Homeschooling - A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling
  4. Covenant Home Curriculum - Reformed homeschooling. Providers of a complete, eclectic, K-12, classical-approach curriculum, built upon the enduring strength of a Reformed Christian worldview.
  5. Escondido Tutorial Service
  6. Foundations Academy
  7. Heart of Wisdom
  8. Memoria Press Classical Christian Education
  9. Schola Classical Tutorials
  10. Trivium Academy : A homeschooling mother's blog that contains links and references on classical education.
  11. Trivium Pursuit
  12. - Resources to apply Christian classical education (grammar, logic, rhetoric) to homeschooling (by the Bluedorn family)
  13. Veritas Press : Specializes in providing educational materials for a classical Christian education in Christian schools and home schools.
  14. The Well-Trained Mind : A Guide to Classical Education at Home (by Jessie Wise & Susan Wise Bauer)



Confessions & Catechisms:

  1. London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689
  2. Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms
  3. Westminster Shorter Catechism Project - What makes this project unique is when you click on any of the individual questions, it provides not only its answer and Bible references, but also links (concerning that question) to works by John Flavel, Thomas Watson, Thomas Boston, James Fisher, and John Whitecross, and others.



Courtship:

  1. Ben and Mindy Caron
  2. Brian and Shanna Denton
  3. Christian Courtship - Betty and Ovid Need
  4. Courtship stories - an index to collection of courtship stories
  5. David and Heather Ethell
  6. David and Jill Denton
  7. A List, Broccoli...and a Courtship - Matt and Jennie Chancey
  8. Michael and Katie Denton
  9. Never Been Kissed: A Home School Love Story - Joshua and Noelle Goforth
  10. Never Been Kissed: A Home School Love Story Part II - David and Tracy Craven
  11. Woody and Gina



Directory of Calvinistic and/or Reformed Churches (search by state or location):

  1. Paedobaptist:
    1. Reformed Presbyterian Church General Assembly - RPCGA Churches
    2. Orthodox Presbyterian Church - find a local OPC congregation
    3. Reformed Presbyterian Church in the United States - RPCUS directory
    4. United Reformed Churches in North America - URCNA directory
    5. Reformed Church in the United States
    6. Presbyterian Church in America - PCA Church Directory
    7. Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church - find a local ARP church
    8. Presbyterian Reformed Church - find local congregations (these churches are Psalm singing and subscribe to Exclusive Psalmody)
    9. Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America - RPCNA congregations (these churches are Psalm singing and subscribe to Exclusive Psalmody)
  2. Credobaptist:
    1. Association of Reformed Baptist Churches of America - "Find a church" directory
    2. Reformed Baptist Church Directory - USA and international directory
    3. Fellowship of Independent Reformed Evangelicals (F.I.R.E.) members - F.I.R.E. is a unifying network for independent Reformed (and Reforming) credo-baptistic churches
    4. Reformed Baptist Fellowship Churches - A global (international) network of churches adhering to the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689
    5. Founders-Friendly Churches
    6. - Churches that subscribe to the Doctrines of Grace and historic Baptist principles. Each church lists the confession of faith that it holds to.
    7. Finding a Calvinistic & baptistic church in your area (each church indicates its denomination). These churches agree with this Statement of Faith (a copy of the Doctrinal Statement of Grace Community Church - John MacArthur's home church).
    8. Don Lowe's Church Search Page - Resource to credo-baptist Calvinistic churches
    9. 9Marks Church Search (from Mark Dever's ministry) - Calvinistic churches that strive to be characterized by the "9 Marks of a healthy church"
  3. Miscellaneous:
    1. The National Center For Family-Integrated Churches (NCFIC) - Search family-integrated churches and network with other like-minded individuals/assemblies (who share the vision to unite church and home and to implement Biblical principles in the home). Not all churches listed here are Reformed, but many are. Each church indicates its denomination.



Family:

  1. Doorposts - Bible Based Parenting Products written by Reformed authors. Projects in cultivating godliness. Browse through the Topical Index of Products to quickly find resources for young ladies, wives, husbands, and children.
  2. Judy Rogers Music - songs for children
  3. Keeping Boys Busy - Teach and train boys everywhere how to do simple to complex woodworking projects, home repair, auto repair and more.
  4. Ladies Against Feminism
  5. National Center for Family-Integrated Churches (NCFIC) - Includes a national "find a church" directory to network with other like-minded families (or assemblies) who share the belief that God's Word requires unity between church & home.
  6. Uniting Church and Home : Helping church leaders strengthen households and church community together



Films:

  1. Classic Reels and Broadcasts Company : A large selection of pro-South movies from the 1930s and 1940s on DVD, historical dramas, family features, etc.
  2. Frankling Springs Family Media
  3. - Provides families with top-quality DVDs that set forth a vision for the fullness of a God-honoring family life.



Gift Ideas, Special Occasions, Invitations:

  1. Affectionately Yours : Wedding Boutique and Gift Gallery. Quality wedding accessories, favors and gifts, etc.
  2. Frame Your Day : Preserve your precious memories. Have your certificate, announcement, or invitation framed by Frame Your Day. Gift ideas and collection of unique invitations.
  3. The Twiggery : Unique gifts (friendship, bridesmaid, wedding, etc.), tea party accessories, and events!



Godly Womanhood:

  1. Beautiful Womanhood Message Forum - Ladies Against Feminism Message Board
  2. Biblical Womanhood
  3. Books for Women - For those looking to get book suggestions written for Christian girls, young ladies, or older women, this page provides many good titles to choose from. You can also conveniently order from their bookstore online.
  4. Copper Beech Books : Vintage reprints of etiquette books.
  5. Femina: for Wives - A column for women in Credenda/Agenda magazine
  6. Jennie C.'s links related to godly womanhood, family, sewing & patterns & fabric, vintage clothing, costume
  7. Ladies Against Feminism



Guitar Playing Resources:

  1. All Guitar Chords - Gives guitar chords
  2. 8notes - Free Guitar Sheet Music, Lessons & Resources
  3. Chords v1.1 - Download for free and use Chords v1.1 to train & familiarize your ear to different chords. Instantly generate and play thousands of possible fingerings for each of hundreds of different chords and intervals. Find an easier fingering or an easier chord change anywhere on the fretboard. Identify almost any unknown chord. Print or save chord diagrams and their notation.
  4. How to Tune a Guitar
  5. Music Theory - Here you can learn about note reading, intervals, scales, and much more.



History:

  1. Apologia Book Shoppe - Offers excellent books and tapes defending and promoting the historic Christian faith and Reformed Covenantal Theology, as well as many excellent early American and Southern history, all from a Christian world-view
  2. The Confederate Reprint Company : An online store that specializes in providing primary source literature relating to the Antebellum, War Between the States, Southern history, Confederate books, and Reconstruction periods of American history.
  3. History of China
  4. Ancient China - web links reference to history of China



Homemaking, Feminine Things, Crafts, Decorating, Hospitality:

  1. English Tea Parlor Teas : An informative, charming site and online store for tea lovers
  2. Country Home Magazine Projects : Neat projects and crafts for holidays, occasions, etc.
  3. Hope Chest Legacy : Dedicated to bringing families back to the more traditional handiwork skills, hobbies and pastimes that have brought enjoyment and pleasure to countless generations before us. Offers a wide variety of books, booklets, patterns, antique embroidery patterns, free simple project directions, old fashioned fun and lots of insight and encouragement!
  4. La Provencale Ltd : Beautiful French Country decorating supplies for the home
  5. Lawrence Institute of Interior Design - learn interior design (has online courses)
  6. Modest Feminine Attire - Links for modest feminine clothing. Some of the stores listed do not appeal to younger "fashion conscious" tastes, but there're some good links that do.
  7. Sense & Sensibility Patterns - Winsome clothing patterns with an old-fashioned appeal
  8. Sense & Sensibility Patterns Message Forum
  9. Someplace in Time : Sellers of good reminiscent of the past (home decor, table top, sweets & teas, etc.
  10. Small Meadow Press : Beautiful note cards on beautiful papers for name cards, calendars & notebooks, etc. There're also forms for "home learning notes" you can print for free online.
  11. Tea Graces : Ideas, customs, and the proper etiquette involved in hosting a tea party. Book, DVD, and a free e-newsletter make Tea Graces a treasure!



Homeschooling Resources:

  1. Home School Digest : The Quarterly Journal For Serious Homeschoolers
  2. Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
  3. Homeschooling Today Magazine
  4. Learning by Grace : Dozens of resources for homeschooling
  5. National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) - They believe that formal speech and debate can provide a means for home schooled students to learn and exercise analytical and oratorical skills, addressing life issues from a Biblical world view in a manner that glorifies God. They facilitate qualifying tournaments throughout the country and the annual national tournament. There's also a list of useful books and resources for speech and debate.



Indonesian Reformed Websites:

  1. Cabang-cabang GRII / MRII
  2. Gerakan Reformed Injili - artikel-artikel teologia Reformed
  3. Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia
  4. Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia, Singapura (GRII Singapore)
  5. Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia Surabaya-Andhika (GRII Surabaya-Andhika)
  6. Momentum Christian Fine Book Selection: Penerbit Momentum menyediakan buku-buku yang mengcakup segala aspek pertumbuhan rohani anda secara lengkap.
  7. Pemuda Kristen - sumber informasi aktivis pemuda kristen untuk mengembangkan pelayanannya di dalam menghadapi tantangan jaman.
  8. Persekutuan Reformed Injili Indonesia - Los Angeles (PRIILA)
  9. Reformed Evangelical Forum on the ministry of Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong and Reformed theology (English)
  10. SOTeRI (Situs Online Teologi Reformed Injili) - menyediakan berbagai artikel-artikel teologia yang memiliki corak pemahaman teologia Reformed.
  11. Stephen Tong Resource by Elder Yong (in English) - A resource site on the ministries of the Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong (includes Dr. Tong's sermon summaries)



Magazines:

  1. Modern Reformation



Music:

  1. Audience One Ministries - Steve Camp
  2. GLAD - A Christian group that sings beautiful a cappella music (including hymns)
  3. Indelible Grace - breathing contemporary tunes into the old rich lyrics of hymns
  4. Red Mountain Music - old rich lyrics of hymns with contemporary tunes
  5. Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) Music - a collection of great albums
  6. Steve Green



Piano:

  1. Piano books from Bastien series
  2. Hymnbooks for piano



Political, Government, etc.:

  1. American Vision : A full service, nonprofit Christian ministry (led by Gary DeMar) equipping and empowering Christians to Restore America's Biblical Foundation. It uses the Internet, Radio, Television, Audio/Video Resources, Publications, and Training Seminars to equip Christians with a Biblical worldview and teach them to fulfill all of the Great Commission and the Cultural mandate.
  2. Constitution Party



Trade or Exchange Used Books, DVDs, CDs:

  1. BookMooch : A community for exchanging used books. Give away books you no longer need in exchange for books you really want.
  2. LaLa : Trade music CDs with other club members for $1, and get music mailed directly to you. (You'd only receive the CD but not with the plastic case.)
  3. Peerflix : Exchanging used DVD movies. (The only down side is, since you'd only receive the disc, you'd just need to provide your own DVD plastic case for it.)



Web Design Resources:

  1. John William Waterhouse : One of the most comprehensive galleries of John William Waterhouse paintings or images
  2. Living Open Source Themes (useful for church websites) and Themes Archive
  3. osCommerce : An Open Source based online shop e-commerce solution that is available for free. It features a rich set of out-of-the-box online shopping cart functionality that allows store owners to setup, run, and maintain their online stores with minimum effort and with no costs, fees, or limitations involved.
  4. The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood : Artists and Their Works - Great images and art of Pre-Raphaelite works on the internet.