As one week gives way to another, I attempt to provide a roundup of the themes that were prominent among Christian readers and writers in the week that was. This week people were discussing Cathy Newman’s embarrassingly terrible interview of Jordan Peterson, the #MeToo movement inside and outside of Christian circles, and the supposedly “sickening…
Today’s Kindle deals includes A Practical Guide to Culture which is well worth checking out. There’s also a MacArthur collection in there. Yesterday on the blog: On Being Thought Well of By Outsiders) I Spent 919 Days in a North Korean Prison “On the morning of August 9, 2017, I was digging holes as usual…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Cruciform Press and targeted mainly to women, especially moms. They have 5 prize packages to give away, which means 5 winners will each receive the following titles: Wilderness Wanderings: Finding Contentment in the Desert Times of Life (small paperback, 120 pp.) by Stacy Reaoch, Foreword by Jani…
One of my ongoing studies is of the qualifications of an elder. My church has called me to be an elder (or pastor, if you prefer) and the Bible makes it very clear what a man must be if he is to hold this office. Most broadly, he must be above reproach—he must live in…
Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of books. Westminster Books is featuring Nancy Pearcey’s excellent new book Love Thy Body. (Yesterday on the blog: Why I Pray With an App) Is Jesus Really the Answer? Elspeth Pitt writes, “It’s been my practice for years to read the Bible one to one with all sorts…
Welcome to another edition of 3 Minute Thursdays. I’m Tim Challies and here is my challenge over the next three minutes; to say something useful, hopefully, helpful about a subject that’s of interest to people like you. Today I want to talk about prayer. Specifically, I want to talk about why I pray every day…
Today’s Kindle deals include, well, not too much. It has been slim pickings recently. Crossway is giving away free e-book copies of The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture. (Yesterday on the blog: The Porn Problem ). When Preaching is Not Your Thing “There are numerous books and articles available to help…
It was just a few years ago that the Christian world was blindsided as it learned about the size and scope of the modern-day porn problem. We learned that a vast percentage of young men, and an increasing percentage of young women, are immersed in porn and have been since their youngest days. We learned…
I will soon be on my way to the G3 Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. It kicks off today with the Spanish pre-conference, then continues into the weekend. You can watch it live at the web site. Westminster Books has some solid deals on some excellent books about relationships, dating, marriage, and sex. (Yesterday on the…
We’ve just come through this long and deep cold snap. We’ve just gotten over this spell where it’s been -25, -30 degrees, absolutely freezing. It’s finally warmed up a little. And I’ve decided I’ve got to get out of the office. I’m here at one of my favorite spots at Waterdown, Ontario just to explore.…
Today’s Kindle deals include a few books that span a bunch of genres. Logos users will want to check out the deal on the excellent Preaching the Word commentaries. If you live in or near Belfast, Northern Ireland, I’d love to see you at the Evangelical Bookshop next week. And if you’re in or near…
This week the blog has been sponsored by Bible Immersion. This post has been written by Jordan Standridge the Director, Foundry Bible Immersion Program. If you could spend Ten weeks of your life focusing only on God and His word would you do it? Ten weeks to change your life and to deepen your love…
As we grow in grace and become ever-more conformed to the image of Jesus Christ, we wondrously, inevitably find that sin is loosening its grip on us. Sins that once tormented us are now mere irritations; temptations that once consistently overwhelmed us now arouse little interest or enthusiasm. We find to our delight that God…
Today’s Kindle deals include a collection of books from Crossway; the common denominator seems to be preaching. You’ll also find many volumes of the Expositor’s Bible Commentary series on sale. (Yesterday on the blog: Headlines and Happening, a roundup of some of the things Christians were talking about in the week that was.) Is God…
As one week gives way to another, I attempt to provide a roundup of the themes that were prominent among Christian writers in the week that was. This week people were discussing a pastor who had been called out for sins committed 20 years ago and they were expressing sympathy for the girl he victimized.…
We are excited to announce a new Visual Theology wall print and t-shirt. It’s a simple but stylish rendition of Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” We made it because we need it–we need the constant reminder to be Christlike in our behavior. It…
There isn’t a whole lot to report today on the Kindle deals front. That’s not unusual for a Saturday, I suppose. If you’re into printed books you may be interested in Reformation Heritage Books’ winter clearance sale. (Yesterday on the blog: The Year I Saw Billions of Dollars in Art) How the Queen Has Made…
This week’s giveaway is brought to you by Lifeway. There will be 5 winners this week (though, unfortunately, we need to limit them to North America). Each will receive a package that includes a copy of Sing! by Keith and Kristyn Getty, and a CSB Spurgeon Study Bible. Here is what you can expect: Sing!…
This year I visited museums—many, many museums. I spent time in world-class exhibits in Canada, Germany, Israel, Italy, and Switzerland. I encountered significant historical artifacts and gazed at world-renowned works of art. I stood face to face with Augustus of Prima Porta, gazed at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and looked with admiration at…
Today’s Kindle deals include just three titles, but each of them is worthy of a place in your library. (Yesterday on the blog: New and Notable Books – Three-Minute Thursdays #10) Developing a Sending Culture in Our Churches Are you going to be at the G3 conference in Atlanta next week? If so, why don’t…