To the modern ear, the notion of church membership can sound odd, intimidating, or even abusive. Should we care about church membership and, if so, why? Transcript Why do I need to be a member of a church? Can’t I just attend and be involved? There’s a couple of great benefits to church membership. The…
Today’s Kindle deals include a few books that are very different from one another, yet each good in its own way. At the end of the annual Logos March Madness, you can get the NICOT/NICNT commentary sets for 60% off. That’s a tremendous value on a great series. (Yesterday on the blog: It Takes a…
This week the blog is sponsored by Strider, a Christian-owned online marketing agency. This post is written by Strider’s founder and president, Ryan Freeman. Contact Strider to learn more about growing your business online. At first glance, the idea notion of being a Christian and owning a business might not seem that appealing. Society and…
You’ve probably heard it said that it takes a village to raise a child. Parenting is so difficult, so complex, so relentless, that it is more than any two people can successfully handle. Children thrive under the responsibility of loving parents but also under the watchful eye of a caring community. I have always believed…
Today’s Kindle deals include quite a selection of books, many of them related to Good Friday or Easter. (Yesterday on the blog: It Was Your Sin that Murdered Christ!) How Do We Encourage Our Children to See The Church as Valuable? Stephen Kneale writes, “We had an interesting, if perhaps emotionally loaded, discussion at our…
Sometimes it does us good to consider the sheer sinfulness of our sin. Sometimes it does us good to consider what our sin has cost. Perhaps these words from Isaac Ambrose will challenge you as they did me. When I but think of those bleeding veins, bruised shoulders, scourged sides, furrowed back, harrowed temples, nailed…
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of newer books and a couple of older ones. The Logos deals keep piling up! You can get some great deals on commentaries… (Yesterday on the blog: Why Some People Aren’t Christians) When Twenty-Six Thousand Stinkbugs Invade Your Home They are taking over America! Gray Hair Belongs on the…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by Crossway, who also sponsored the blog this week. They are giving away a brand new product that I think will be of a lot of interest to you: the new ESV Scripture Journals. There will be five winners this week and each will receive a complete New…
I suppose I could be on dangerous ground here, but I’ve been thinking about this a lot and have been eager to “write it out,” (which is how I work through ideas in my mind). I’ve been thinking about why some people don’t become Christians. Why is it that some people aren’t saved even though…
I was not able to track down any new Kindle deals, though I may check again in the morning to see if anything has popped up overnight. (Yesterday on the blog: Advice For My Younger Self) Why Is the Abortion Industry Run by Women? “Imagine what perspective a future generation might have as they look…
If I could go back to certain key periods of my life, what counsel would my older self give my younger self? That’s the question behind this short video… Transcript If you could go back in time, what advice would you give to 15 year old Tim? 15-year-old Tim had, I think, just kind of…
Today’s Kindle deals include a few different books that are worth at least a quick look. (Yesterday on the blog: Driving Back Down the Road) Gentleness – All About Communication “Are you gentle? How would you know? Gentleness, or meekness, is often defined by culture as softness, usually implying weakness. Christians sometimes define it as…
The year is still young, but already it has involved a lot of travel—before the end of February I had already spent time in six different countries. This is largely related to my EPIC travel project which, since January 1, has taken me to Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, the United States and, of…
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of solid biographies and a couple of other books besides. Westminster Books has some great ESV Bibles on sale this week. (Yesterday on the blog: EPIC Vlog 04: Hobbiton (+ What I Want from the New LOTR Series)) What is a “Divided Tongue” I’ve said it before and I’m…
During my recent visit to New Zealand, I made a quick detour to Middle Earth. While I was there, I found myself thinking about Amazon’s forthcoming Lord of the Rings series. I want it to be amazing, but I’m concerned it will be disappointing. Here’s what I want to see out of it… This video…
Today’s Kindle deals include a little bit of this and a little bit of that. (Yesterday on the blog: There Is Nothing Trite About It!) The Power of Sisterhood Here’s one meant for women: “If you are a woman seeking to follow Jesus solo, you will not make it. You will grow weary and wander.…
This week the blog is sponsored by Crossway, who would like to introduce you to the ESV Scripture Journal. Reading and studying Scripture are pursuits that require the attention of both heart and mind. To love the Lord with all our strength, we must actively engage with Scripture—asking questions, learning contexts, making connections, and reflecting…
Many years ago, long before blogs and social media and YouTube, Neil Postman asked this question: “How often does it occur that information provided you on morning radio or television, or in the morning newspaper, causes you to alter your plans for the day, or to take some action you would not otherwise have taken,…
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of books you might want to grab for the kids. Amy Carmichael’s Secret to Fighting Discouragement “Much attention is given in Christian circles to the critical role Scripture and fellowship play in sustaining ministry, and Amy affirmed the importance of both those things. But it’s her deep and abiding…
This is a rare Sunday edition of A La Carte, just to keep everyone on their toes. It’s an indication of how much good material I dug up this week. On a personal note, I will be speaking next weekend at Makakilo Baptist Church in Honolulu, Hawaii. If you’re in the area, I’d love to…