It really wasn’t that long ago, that it was difficult and it was usually pretty expensive to get hold of pornography. Today it’s difficult and it’s usually pretty expensive to avoid pornography. So what we’ve seen then, is the rise of these programs we call accountability software. In this edition of 3 Minute Thursdays, I…
Today’s Kindle deals include a bit of a grab bag of books and Bibles. How Much Should a Pastor Tell His Wife? “As an elder or church leader, how should you understand your wife’s ‘clearance level’? Is there a baseline curiosity that mercy should satisfy? Does the one-flesh status of marriage grant full access to…
We have been spoiled for choice lately when it comes to Kindle deals. Unfortunately I was not able to dig up any new ones today. Glorification You’re unlikely to read anything more encouraging today. “The Bible looks to a final chapter in the story of redemption called glorification. It is the moment when Christ returns,…
I asked her about her illness, her pain, her suffering. She told me what she was going through, the difficulties she had already faced, and the rough road that lay ahead. She described the lingering pain, the powerful pills, the ugly side-effects, the inability to live normal life. Then she said, almost apologetically, “But I…
Today’s Kindle deals include a few new books that followed the glut of them we experienced the past few days. Sexual Assault and the Scandal of Repentance “Larry King is not a Christian. But he knows where the scandalous power of Christianity is found. It’s in the narrowness of insisting on universal, eternal condemnation for…
The debate about biological origins continues to be hotly contested within the Christian church. Prominent organizations such as Biologos (USA) and Faraday Institute (UK) insist that Christians must yield to an unassailable scientific consensus in favor of contemporary evolutionary theory and modify traditional biblical ideas about the creation of life accordingly. Such organizations promote a…
If the millennial generation has experienced such ease and privilege, why are so many adrift and purposeless? In this video I ponder the making of a miserable millennial. As always, it’s available on YouTube and Facebook or, if you prefer to read about it, there’s a transcript as well. Enjoy! Transcription We hear a lot…
Every year, more and more retailers participate in the day called “Cyber Monday.” And, as you can see below, many Christian companies have joined in. Here you’ll find a list of Cyber Monday deals that may be of particular interest to Christians. Accordance Accordance is offering 20% off everything, plus $10 store credit for every…
Today’s Kindle deals include a long, long list of Cyber Monday specials. Also be sure to check this list for more Cyber Monday Deals for Christians. Their Friend Sang Amazing Grace and Was Shot Be sure to read this one. “Stuck in a kidnap gang’s hideout in Nigeria’s lawless Delta area, missionaries David and Shirley…
There are lots of great songs we can and do sing during our worship services. But my guess is that very few of us sing this one, and I consider it a hidden treasure. Of course, I do understand that it’s written in older language and perhaps not as accessible as some more modern songs.…
Today’s Kindle deals include just a few books that may be worth a peek. Don’t miss the current sale from Westminster Books. And from Logos, don’t miss the one-week sale on the sermons of D.A. Carson. You Too Mary Kassian talks about the problem of violence against women. “Contrary to what culture would have us…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by Ligonier Ministries.Until Monday, you can download the Saints of Zion album for free. In this new collection of sacred music for the church, Jeff Lippencott and R.C. Sproul provide hymns to enrich the worship of the people of God and bring glory to our Creator. Drawn from…
While there are many places you can go today to find deals on electronics and other big-ticket items, I like to provide a place for Christian retailers to make their deals known to Christians who are trying to kick-start their Christmas shopping. I will update this list regularly throughout the weekend, so check back often.…
Today’s Kindle deals include quite a list for Black Friday. (See also this list of general market deals.) Don’t miss my annual Black Friday 2017 Deals for Christians roundup. It’s being updated all day. Complicating Manhood and Womanhood This is an important and challenging one. “Christian men are routinely warned of the danger of finding…
How many books do I receive in the mail? Pretty much all of them! In this Three-Minute Thursdays I focus on six that may be of interest to you. As always, I provide this video in Facebook and YouTube formats, then provide a transcription for those committed to reading. Transcript Welcome to another edition of…
Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends and family today. A special shout-out to my parents, brother, and sisters (and their families) down in Atlanta and Chattanooga and places in between! Today’s Kindle deals include a bunch from Os Guinness. Be sure to check in tomorrow as I’ll be spending today hunting down and compiling Black…
Today’s Kindle deals include some excellent deals, most of them from Ambassador International. At Westminster Books you’ll find a selection of affordable books suitable for giving away during the holiday season. A Beautiful Table and a Bitter Heart Here is something for Americans to consider as you prepare to celebrate tomorrow. Birds Rub Ants on…
Over the past few years, there has been a crescendo of talk about sexual consent aimed especially at our teens and young adults. Freshman orientation at the local college is now less likely to orient students in the ins and the outs of campus and curriculum and more likely to teach the ins and outs…
Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of books as we await the big holiday weekend sales. How to Influence Your Conscience “For most of us, the normalization and celebration of sin has become so pervasive in the entertainment we grew up enjoying that it can be difficult for us to discern whether or not…
I wonder if you’ve noticed that over the past few years, our Bibles have gotten a little bit cluttered. Open your Bible and may notice it’s full of notes and footnotes and cross-references and other features. Each of these features is great, yet each one can also detract from the reading experience. Not surprisingly, we…