Welcome to another edition of 3 Minute Thursdays. Every year I get literally hundreds of books in the mail. That’s one of the perks of being a book reviewer. As they come in, I take a look at them, I put them in a big old stack right down here and then from time to…
Today’s Kindle deals include a new study Bible, a book on counseling, and a solid theological resource. (Yesterday on the blog: Deciphering the Covers of Christian Books) Seduced By a Comfortable Life “Most people would agree that living in places like Australia or the United States means having a pretty comfortable life. Most of us…
You’ve been told not to judge a book by its cover, right? I understand the sentiment, but we really can’t help ourselves. Covers contain crucial information both in their design and in their words. There is some information on a book’s cover that many people don’t know how to decipher. Let me tell you how…
There isn’t a whole lot to speak of in Kindle deals. The search continues. Meanwhile, on the print side, Westminster Books is kicking off their year by having a sale on some of last year’s bestsellers. (Yesterday on the blog: Devotional Resources for Children (Video)) Announcing Ask Ligonier: A Place for Answers This new feature…
As Christian parents it is our great desire that our children come to know the Lord. For them to know the Lord, they need to learn how to encounter him in his word and to speak to him in prayer. From a young age we are trying to instill in them this habit of reading…
Today’s Kindle deals include all kinds of good choices, so be sure to give them a look. (Yesterday on the blog: I discussed key Themes (or Challenges) for Reformed Christians in 2018) Low-Income Communities Are Struggling to Support Churches This is an interesting article to see in The Atlantic. “It needs money to serve people,…
This sponsored post was provided by Lifeway and written by Keith Getty. Do you avoid joining in with congregational worship in church because you think you can’t sing? Perhaps you can recall an awkward conversation as a child when you were asked to mouth the words, rather than sing them; or when it was suggested…
For good or for ill, 2017 is in the rear view mirror and a new year is upon us. As we set out into 2018, I find myself pondering some of the issues that may be especially pertinent to Reformed Christians in the year ahead. I am no prophet (see number three below), but do…
Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty eclectic collection of works. (On Saturday I attempted to provide a link to An EPIC Evening in Belfast but gave the wrong link. So here it is again. If you’re in or near Belfast, consider checking it out!) When Spurgeon was Invited to Preach at Barnum & Bailey Circus…
Welcome to Headlines & Happenings where I try to pick up some of the themes that were popular among Christians in the week that has just passed. This is actually harder than it sounds, especially in a relatively slow week like the one right after New Year’s! Resolutions The Christian blogosphere follows some predictable patterns,…
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of books you may want to look at. (Yesterday on the blog: a list of my picks for some of The Best CCM Debut Albums) An EPIC Evening in Belfast I will be in Belfast on January 30 and would love to meet you for an informal drop-in event…
Sometimes you heard a band’s or artist’s debut album and think, “I’ll keep an eye on them.” Sometimes you hear it and think, “I’m hooked.” There are some artists who take two or three albums to really hit their stride while others make their mark right out of the gate. I was a big fan…
Today’s Kindle deals include a few for Christians and a pretty long list of general market deals as well. (Yesterday at the blog: A brief video about Kids and Cellphones) Cultural Myths About Truth and Love “A witness for Christ in any age—and certainly in this present age—requires a prayer-saturated, Christ-centered, Gospel-motivated, Bible-shaped, Spirit-filled and…
Welcome to another edition of 3 Minute Thursdays, where, in three minutes or less, I try to say something useful, maybe even helpful, about a subject that’s of interest to people like you and me. Today I want to talk about our kids and their cellphones. Really, I want to talk about when should we…
Today’s Kindle deals are a bit of a grab bag, but there’s probably something there for everyone. Logos users will want to check out the deals on works by Piper, MacArthur, Sproul, and others. (Yesterday at the blog: The 100 Most Influential Evangelicals in America) On Being a Christian Woman in the Year of Our…
Newsmax recently released their picks for the 100 Most Influential Evangelicals in America. I’m sure it was no small project to sift through the thousands of possibilities among the millions of Evangelicals to arrive at a mere 100. Their top-ten are Billy Graham, Franklin Graham, Joel Osteen, Mike Huckabee, Pat Robertson, Rick Warren, Jerry Falwell…
Today’s Kindle deals include many volumes in the Christ Centered Exposition Commentary series which is great for general readers. You may also want to sort through the list of their monthly general market deals. (Yesterday at the blog: Love Thy Body, a review of what I think will be one of the year’s top books.)…
It is always a big deal when Nancy Pearcey releases a new book. It’s a special pleasure when that release is timed for the beginning of a new year. Such is the case with Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality. In this new work she brings her unique voice to some…
Today’s Kindle deals include all kinds of good books. Be sure to check the deals from yesterday, too, if you weren’t checking in on the holiday. If you’re looking for a new devotional, Westminster Books has you covered with some new deals. How To Be Happy This Year (Hint: It’s Not Complicated) Stephen Altrogge writes…
This sponsored post was provided by Books at a Glance. While not everyone has a written set of New Year’s goals or resolutions, most people take the opportunity of a New Year to identify one or two things you’d like to improve, change, or do more of in the next 12 months, and studies have…