Today’s Kindle deals include a few interesting titles, including two newer ones from Crossway. Three Tips to Instantly Improve Your Church’s Graphic Design The trouble with graphic design is that it looks so easy but is actually so hard. “If you are an untrained volunteer tasked with the creation of graphics for your organization, here…
I recently shared an example of how we worshipped one Sunday at Grace Fellowship Church. Quite a few people seemed to appreciate that example of a worship service and asked me to share more. I will be glad to do so from time to time. Here is how we worshipped one Sunday just a few…
In each generation, there are countless men who rise to fame because of their widespread impact. But there are only a select few who are remembered far beyond their day, who leave such a mark on the course of the world that their names are forever written in history. We know one such man as…
The weekend is here! As you get started, here are a few articles and videos that you may find interesting and beneficial. A Tragic Bus Crash “On the way to the Atlanta airport for a student mission trip to Africa, an Alabama church bus flipped in a crash with two other vehicles, killing a teen…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by The Good Book Company which also sponsored the blog this week. They are giving away a full set of the Explore by the Book series (four books in total) to five different winners. Explore the Bible book by book with authors including Timothy Keller, Sam Allberry, Mark…
I recently returned from a whirlwind visit to Rome where I was conducting research related to a forthcoming project. Though I was not in the city for long, I made the most of it and over two long days journeyed hither and yon, tallying a little over 50 kilometers (31 miles) of walking. I rate…
Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of interesting titles. You Already Bugged Your Own House Years Ago It’s nerve-wracking to hear of all the ways companies and governments can listen in to us. But, the fact is, most of us bugged our homes years ago. In Defense of Educational Administrators Carl Trueman: “They are…
Christians are people of the Word, men and women who live their lives according to its every precept. The Bible is the revelation of God to display his character and to show what it means to live in conformity to him. It is an inestimable privilege to have access to the mind and will of…
Today’s Kindle deals include a few noteworthy book, including a favorite adaptation of The Pilgrim’s Progress and a book by James Montgomery Boice. Westminster Books has their deals for the week and they include David Murray’s new book on burnout as well as Richard Phillips’ excellent book for men. Reprobation: Does God Elect People to…
Sometimes it seems like everywhere I go, I hear people grumbling about others. Maybe it’s me. Maybe people consider me a fellow grumbler and are comfortable unburdening themselves in my presence. But I’m inclined to believe it’s actually all of us and we all find some kind of catharsis in complaining about people. Even backstage…
Today’s Kindle deals include volume 1 of The Works of William Perkins. Compared to the hardcover, you’ll save more than $40! There are a few other books as well. Self-Examination Speaks a Thousand Lies Self-examination is an important practice, but also a hazardous one if not done well. This article offers wise counsel. Why Do…
The Bible has a lot to say about money, and for good reason. Money, we find, has a uniquely powerful way of exposing our hearts and displaying our priorities. Ultimately, we see that it comes down to a matter of loyalty: “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and…
I spent yesterday purposefully walking from place to place in Rome, doing research for a forthcoming project. I walked 23 kilometers, all told, and have planned a similar day today. The research has gone well and I’m excited to eventually share some of what I’ve learned. Today’s Kindle deals include just enough titles to make…
This sponsored post was prepared by The Good Book Company, publisher of 90 Days in Judges, Galatians and Ephesians by Tim Keller and Richard Coekin Summer is here! And we’ve got five great reasons to skip reading your Bible this summer: Ok, so none of these are good reasons to stop reading your Bible over…
A few years ago, Aileen and I walked into a gym for the very first time. We were unfit, we were determined to do something about it, and we had an inkling that a gym was the place to go. We spoke to the club’s manager, arranged an appointment, and groaned our way through an…
Today’s Kindle deals include a whole collection of books by John Piper. Keeping an Eye On It I’m sure there’s a good sermon illustration in here somewhere. “A photo of a man in Alberta mowing a lawn with a tornado swirling behind him has been causing a storm on social media.” It shows here husband…
The Bible instructs us in how we must worship God and tells us what elements we must include in our worship services. Yet it still allows a lot of leeway for us to interpret those elements to our culture and context. I thought it might be fun to share from time to time the liturgy…
Life is too difficult for us to do it on our own. We are too weak, too unwise, too full of sin. Thankfully, God does not intend for us to carry out the Christian life independently. Instead, he gives us the strength, the wisdom, and the godliness of other Christians so they can bear our…
There is lots to choose from in today’s Kindle deals include. It has been a great week for them! Reformed Theology Gone Sour Ray Ortlund: “The problem is not Reformed theology per se. Inherent within that theology is a humbling and melting and softening and beautifying power. But Reformed theology is also intellectually satisfying, even…
This week’s giveaway is sponsored by FamilyLife who also sponsored the blog this week. There will be 5 winners and each will receive their choice of Passport2Purity®, Passport2Identity for Young Men™, or Passport2Identity for Young Women™. Passport2Purity (Preteens: 10-13) – A life-changing getaway with your preteen. Your child begins the journey into adolescence in a…