This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by our good friends at Ligonier Ministries, and they’ve got about the freest Free Stuff Fridays you can imagine. There will be 5 winners this week, and each of the winners will receive a $100 gift certificate to the Ligonier Ministries Store. But that’s not all. To mark…
The Christian faith is comprised of both nouns and verbs. Maybe it would be more accurate to say that the content of the Christian faith is comprised of both nouns and verbs. Michael Horton says it well: All of our faith and practice arise out of the drama of Scripture, the ‘big story’ that traces…
The Hardest Text to Preach – Here are three preachers giving their take on the hardest text they’ve had to preach (John MacArthur, Al Mohler, and H.B. Charles). Prepare Him Room – This is a resource that may be helpful in preparing your family for the Christmas season. Are You a Good Parent? – Julian…
Not all sin is the same. While every sin places you under the wrath of God, and while any sin is sufficient to create an eternal chasm between God and man, not every sin is identical. In chapter 9 of his work Overcoming Sin and Temptation, John Owen wants you to think about that besetting…
The Most Neglected Part of the Pastor’s Job Description – Thabiti Anyabwile makes a good point here about an oft-neglected ministry. Boring Bridal Showers – I always enjoy reading about cross-cultural experiences like this one. Here’s what happens when a missionary attends a Tanzanian bridal shower. This Argument Has Reached Retirement Age – It’s amazing…
For millennia, human beings have looked to the night skies and grappled with their own insignificance. It is difficult to feel big and important when looking at thousands and millions of stars stretching far beyond our gaze and far beyond our comprehension. King David’s experience is one most of us have shared. When I look…
Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse – Here’s an important new resource you may (should?) want to consider. Superheroes, Heresies and the God-man – I quite enjoyed this video about Jesus’ humanity and divinity. What Is Reformation Day All About? – ‘Tis the time of year for Reformation Day articles. Joining Hands with Rome –…
Today I am continuing my series on productivity, and I am going to start with a short recap. I began the series by explaining what productivity is and why it matters [Part 1], then had you look at your life from a high-level perspective so you could divide it into areas of responsibility [Part 2].…
10 Things About Reformed Theology – Here are 10 things Corrie Mitchell wishes everyone knew about Reformed theology. Banner of Truth – Banner of Truth has some good books at Reformation Day special pricing. Beautiful Beyond Our Control – “Something happened in middle school; I remember the moments exactly, imprinted on my mind and heart.…
By Micah Carter When it comes to the translation of God’s Word, we live in an unprecedented time in human history. In the last 40 years, English-speaking Bible readers have benefitted from both the continuance of translations in the KJV tradition (like the ESV) and new, original translations for contemporary readers (like the NIV). The…
I rank it as probably the funniest little off-the-cuff comment I’ve made while public speaking. During a Q&A at a conference the moderator mentioned that I had blogged every day for a decade and then asked, “Is there anything else you’ve done so consistently?” I fired back, “The only other thing I’ve done every day…
Forgotten Providence – “We seem to have moved past needing to talk about God’s providence—we’re quite sophisticated these days.” That’s true, I think. Read this article to brush up on providence. ERLC Conference – You can tune in today and the next couple of days to watch the ERLC National Conference. There’s a great list…
Sometimes it is good to have a bit of assistance in praying. Prone to Wander is a wonderful new collection of prayers inspired by The Valley of Vision. One of those prayers is about praying–seeking God’s forgiveness for praying poorly, and seeking God’s help to pray more powerfully and skillfully. Here it is: Heavenly Father,…
It was quite a week for Kindle deals, and especially if you’re into resources and commentaries. I don’t have anything new for you today, but if you’re into Kindle deals, you may want to look back at this week’s A La Carte archives. Nick Batzig is Working on Learning to Rest. I need help there…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by our friends at CBD Reformed. As they always do, they are offering some great prizes. There will be 5 winners this week, and each winner will receive the following 3 books: In addition, CBD Reformed is offering a 4-day sale (October 24 – 27) on the following…
He wanted to follow Jesus. He wanted to be close to Jesus. He wanted to live a life of radical obedience. But Jesus told him to stay, not to go. Do not follow me. The man had been oppressed by demons, driven out of his mind and driven out of polite society. He had lived…
Standing Ovation – You heard the news from Canada’s Parliament, I’m sure. Take 5 minutes and watch the hero of the story as he proceeds into Parliament, just like every other day. Resisting Gossip Together – Westminster Books has Resisting Gossip resources on sale. Just imagine if every church was free of gossip… Theology Stifling…
It is an experience every Christian knows. You become aware of a sin and come to fear and hate it. You focus all kinds of attention on that sin and on putting it to death. You ask friends to pray for you, and you cry out to God for deliverence. Well and good, right? Well,…
When Dad Doesn’t Disciple – Here’s an interesting one from Jen Wilkin: “Three kinds of “single moms” exist in the church: the literal single mom who is raising children on her own, the mom whose husband is an unbeliever, and the mom whose husband professes belief but does not partner in the spiritual nurture of…
I am in the enjoyable position of receiving copies of most of the latest and greatest Christian books. It has been too long since I’ve sorted through the piles and to tell you which of them have risen to the top. Here are some of the new and notable books I’ve received in the past…