Every few weeks I like to share an example of one of our worship services from Grace Fellowship Church. I hope it serves as simply one model of how we can worship the Lord in a distinctly biblical way. This service’s cast of characters included Steve as our service leader, Josh as our lead worshipper,…
There are a few new Kindle deals for you to check out, including a republished work by John Owen that might be good to add to your collection. (Yesterday on the blog: The Sins Forbidden by the Ninth Commandment in a Social Media World) Open or Closed Communion Hershael York explains the difference between open,…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by Crossway, who also sponsored the blog this week. They are giving away a brand-new commentary series that I think will be of a lot of interest to you: the ESV Expository Commentary edited by Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton Jr., and Jay Sklar. There will be…
In an article I shared a couple of days ago, we began to take a look at the ninth commandment (“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor”) and its relevance in a world in which so much of our communication takes place through social media. Specifically, we considered some of the duties required…
Westminster Books is offering a discount on a new series that looks helpful: 31-day counseling devotionals on a variety of topics. (Yesterday on the blog: The Joys and Challenges of the Church in India) The New Gulags? Carl Trueman: “It is not surprising that gulags appeal to such radicals because that is what they are…
While I was in India, I had the privilege of sitting down with a dear friend who pastors a key local church in northern India. I got to ask him questions about some of the joys and some of the challenges of ministry in that great land. Here is our brief discussion. Transcript Tim: What…
There are some Kindle deals today that are worth taking a look at. (Yesterday on the blog: The Duties Required by the Ninth Commandment in a Social Media World) Hospitality Doesn’t Have to Be a Burden “I want to encourage you to let go of the heavy expectations that you think are placed on you…
You must be familiar with the ninth commandment: “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” On a surface level it’s simple enough: Don’t tell lies about other people. But Christians have traditionally understood it to entail far more than this. With the rise of modern communications technologies, and especially social media, I am…
Today’s Kindle deals include a number of study Bibles. Westminster Books has some good deals on books meant to help parents in their task. (Yesterday on the blog: Entertainment Choices and Compromise) Supernatural Comfort When the Days are Dark Jared Wilson: “This is perhaps the chief way the Holy Spirit comforts us in our afflictions.…
At a recent Ask Me Anything event in India, I was asked if I felt Christians often disconnected their entertainment choices from their faith, especially in the area of watching Hollywood and Bollywood films. Here is my response. Transcript Do you think that Christians often disconnect their entertainment choices from their faith? It’s actually a…
I would love to see you at next year’s G3 conference (January 17-19 in Atlanta, GA). If you’ve been thinking of going, you’ll want to know that registration pricing rises tomorrow, so you’ll save money by purchasing tickets today. (Yesterday on the blog: How to Pray Like a Pastor) The Briefing I appreciated Al Mohler’s…
This sponsored post is adapted from volume 12 (Hebrews–Revelation) of the brand-new ESV Expository Commentary—a series designed to strengthen the global church with a widely accessible, theologically sound, and pastorally wise resource for understanding and applying the overarching storyline of the Bible. A Difficult Passage 4 For it is impossible, in the case of those…
Of all that is unique about the Christian faith, this aspect stands apart: Its leaders are not called to their positions because of rare skill, raw talent, or overwhelming desire. They are not qualified by the charismatic personality, the ability to draw a crowd, or skilled rhetoric. Rather, Christian leaders are called and qualified by…
Today’s Kindle deals include quite a lot of interesting books. There is a selection from Crossway, a couple by John MacArthur, and even more besides. (Yesterday on the blog: Thank God for the IMB) I Hate That There Has To Be Adoption “As an adoptive mom who is walking alongside kids who grieve what they…
As I continue my year of so much travel, and as 2018 begins to draw to a close, I find myself pondering themes. What are some of the themes I have seen or experienced as I’ve traveled 16 countries across 5 continents? What are some of the common elements I can identify? I’ll have much…
Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty good list of deals on some new books, some older ones, and a very good study Bible. (Yesterday on the blog: How We Ordain a Pastor) What’s the Main Concern for Christian Parents When It Comes to Gender? “In teaching classes and seminars, I have noticed that what the…
This week the giveaway is sponsored by Moody Publishers, who also sponsored the blog this week. Moody is giving away 10 copies to 10 winners, of the new book by Robert Wolgemuth, Lies Men Believe: and the Truth That Sets Them Free. Here’s how they describe the book: You are being hunted. Like a seasoned…
One of the solemn-but-joyful events in the life of a church is the ordination of a pastor (or elder, if you prefer). This is a rare event compared to many others, so is a time of special celebration. We have recently been able to enjoy it in our own church and in one of our…
To this point we have been thrilled with my son’s freshman experience at Boyce College. If you have children gearing up for college, you may want to consider attending the upcoming Preview Day, since that is what convinced us (and him) it was a place he could thrive. Use the code PREVIEW18 to skip the…
Nine months into my round-the-world EPIC journey, I finally visited India where I was able to spend a day at Dohnavur Fellowship, the incredible organization founded by Amy Carmichael. Here is a little bit of what I saw and experienced. This video was sponsored by Zondervan, and they would like you to know about the…