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Ligonier Ministries has just announced that R.C. Sproul has passed away. But I don’t think he would want you to cry about it. “You can grieve for me the week before I die, if I’m scared and hurting” he once said, “but when I gasp that last fleeting breath and my immortal soul flees to heaven, I’m going to be jumping over fire hydrants down the golden streets…” So, to honor his memory, I won’t cry. But I will write. …
If you’re a Christian and you love to read, this is a very, very good time to be alive. We’ve got Christian publishers just pouring out new books all the time. So many of them are excellent. Today, in this edition of Three-Minute Thursdays, I’m going to tell you about just six new and notable books that may be of interest to people like you. Transcript If you’re a Christian and you love to read, this is a very, …
Today’s Kindle deals include a few interesting titles. Also note that Amazon has a big selection of deals across all categories today, including some general market Kindle deals. Please continue to pray for R.C. Sproul. I have heard from those within the ministry that he remains in critical condition. Also, be sure to watch this stirring video of Dr. Sproul preaching the gospel through the years. The Grace of Confessing Sin “The Scriptures explicitly teach that the confession of sin …
With my arms still ailing through nerve damage, I thought it an appropriate time to ask a couple of friends to help ease the load just a little with some guest articles. Thus, today’s article is from my friend Paul Martin (who, as you know, also co-hosts my podcast). From here on out, you’re reading his words! We were explaining our son’s disability to a neighbor one day when she asked, “Don’t they have a pre-natal test for that?” We …
Today’s Kindle deals include the usual, actually–a few little deals on a few interesting books. Westminster Books is having a mix and match sale of various titles you may enjoy. Logos users: You can get John MacArthur resources at 50% off. Non-Logos users: You can get base packages at 20% off. Why Discipleship Works with a Plurality of Elders “The pattern of ministry all throughout the New Testament is clearly established upon a plurality of elders leading and a plurality …
If you were to scan the lists of the best selling Christian books of all time you’d see some truly amazing books there. You’d see some books that have helped us better understand who God is and books that have instructed us. and how we as Christians can live lives of obedience to Him, and like you, I’m genuinely thankful for these books. Sadly though, you’d also see some truly flat-out awful books. Today I’ve narrowed down that list to …
Today’s list of Kindle deals includes a solid group of books that would be welcome in just about any library. Amazon has lots of deals this year, and today is featuring Kids’ and Retro games. Thanks to David Steele for writing the first review of my new booklet Set an Example. (Don’t forget there is also a study guide and PowerPoint material for those who wish to teach it.) Children and the Peril of Internet Fame “A parent records their …
The doctors warned my wife that I might never recover. Food and fluid were pumped into me intravenously, my death was awaited with baited breath, and my life was prayed for by many of God’s people. One day, early in this ordeal, I tried to pray, but could not think of any words to pray! I knew who I was, where I was, and that I was in bad shape. My memory was like an empty room. I saw a floor, a ceiling, and walls, but they were completely featureless. I could not, try as I did, think of even a single verse of Scripture. Not one!
I have spent the past few days in Jerusalem, combing the city for historical objects that will help me tell the story of the Christian faith. I’ve found some neat artifacts and will describe them soon enough. I’ve also spent time thinking about this notion of the Holy Land, the holy city, and holy places, and will tell you more about that soon, too. But as I head to the airport to fly home, I find myself reflecting on the …
Today’s Kindle deals include several books that will lead you to reflect on Scripture. Is Football Too Violent for Christians? Though there is no great and satisfying answer at the end of this piece from Desiring God, it is still well worth the read. Between the Planting and the Reaping “Perhaps the saddest thing I saw all week: our team in Burundi caring for two little boys, each with one hand amputated as retaliation for supposedly stealing avocados. A hungry …
I was blessed to read this short article from Charles Spurgeon. He explains why God sometimes delays in answering prayer. Here goes… God often delays in answering prayer. We have several instances of this in sacred Scripture. Jacob did not get the blessing from the angel until near the dawn of day—he had to wrestle all night for it. The poor woman of Syrophenicia was answered not a word for a long while. Paul besought the Lord thrice that “the …
Today’s Kindle deals include just a few deals, but ones worth looking at. Westminster Books has a deal on volumes of the Reformation Commentary on Scripture. Thoughts on the Restoration of Fallen Pastors “When a pastor has disqualified himself from his ministry, is he disqualified from ministry altogether? If so, for how long? Forever? Can he ever be restored? If so, how soon? These sorts of questions are not new, but they do seem more relevant than ever.” Nine Questions …
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by Mitch Maher’s Clarifying the Bible, who also sponsored the blog this week. There will be three winners and each will receive three books: (1) Clarifying the Bible: A Media Experience to Help Make Sense of It All by Mitch Maher: You long for clarity and confidence when it comes to the Bible, but its complexity often leaves you confused and uncertain. Mitch Maher’s Clarifying the Bible can help.Clarifying the Bible is a two-hour video presentation and workbook that gives …
I am excited to announce a new series of booklets based on popular blog series I’ve written. It also marks the start of a new effort called “Cruciform Quick.” These booklets began as blog series I published right here, then received significant editing and, at times, had study guides added to them. More titles will be added to this lineup of booklets in the weeks ahead. I hope they prove helpful to you in your Christian walk. The Character of …
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of titles. I’ll keep hunting to see what else I can find. When Sinners Adopt It’s Beautiful…and Really Difficult Katie Hughes shares a few things her family has learned through the adoption of two of their children. Eight Ways to Become More Humble “At every stage of our Christian development, and in every sphere of our Christian discipleship, pride is our greatest enemy and humility our greatest friend.” Indeed. You Are Never More Justified …
We’re nearing the end of the year, which means we’re already beginning to turn our attention to the next year, aren’t we? Now for most of us, that means we’re evaluating the year that was, and starting to determine, how can we do better in the year ahead? In this edition of 3 Minute Thursdays, I want to give you three quick productivity tips that I think will actually make a difference. You can watch it in Facebook or YouTube …
I was not able to track down new Kindle deals today, but will hope for better things tomorrow. In the meantime, I’ve just arrived in Jerusalem as the next stop on my EPIC church history journey. I’ll begin sharing some photos soon. I’d appreciate prayers for safety in travel and effectiveness in research. Pray for Dr Sproul R.C. Sproul is unwell. Please read this update and commit him and his family to prayer. A Month After Church Massacre, Faith and Healing in …
It’s a rare week now when we do not learn of some new charge against a pastor. The world has gotten smaller than ever and information moves at a greater pace than at any other point in history. In such a world, news travels fast and furious. Especially bad news. And we do love our bad news, don’t we? In such a world, heroes rise and fall in hours or even moments. And we do love to raise up and …
I wrote this short, fast-paced, practical guide to productivity to share what I have learned about getting things done in today’s digital world. It will help you learn to structure your life to do the most good to the glory of God. Read More
