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  • The Folly Bound Up in the Heart of a Child

    The Folly Bound Up in the Heart of a Child

    The Bible tells us what we all soon learn by hard experience: “Folly is bound up in the heart of a child” (Proverbs 22:15). Though children are young and naive and innocent in so many ways, they are also desperately foolish. Such folly is not displayed merely in silliness or immaturity or poor decision-making, but…

  • monday

    A La Carte (September 10)

    Today’s Kindle deals include books by James White, Lydia Brownback, and others… (Yesterday on the blog: Announcing Advance! and Aging Gracefully) How Prayer Exposes the Illusion of Control “Prayer reminds us that control is an illusion, a farce. We don’t have it. But, far from driving us to depression, I think this fact drives us…

  • Announcing Advance! and Aging Gracefully

    I am excited to announce that we have released two new booklets in the Cruciform Quick series. Advance! and Aging Gracefully are both professionally-edited, improved adaptations of blog series I wrote a couple of years. Each booklet is ideal for individual reading or for use in a group setting. Advance! is geared toward a younger…

  • weekend

    Weekend A La Carte (September 8)

    After a bit of a dry spell there are some new and interesting Kindle deals for you to check out. They include books by R.C. Sproul, Michael Horton, and others. (Yesterday on the blog: No Excuses for Preaching Bad Sermons) What do People Mean by ‘Coming Into the Presence of God’? The phrase is used…

  • Photography

    No Excuses for Preaching Bad Sermons

    When I was a teen, I went digging around the attic one day and found my dad’s old camera. Just finding it there sparked an interest in photography and I decided to learn how to use it. I quickly discovered, though, that photography is not easy. At least, in that era it sure wasn’t. I…

  • friday

    A La Carte (September 7)

    I’m really looking forward to speaking at the Standing Firm conference later this month right here in Oakville. Other speakers include H.B. Charles Jr, Al Mohler, and Crawford Loritts. As far as I know, there are still tickets available. (Yesterday on the blog: How Should You Dispose of a Bible ?) How to Encourage Your…

  • Disposing of your Bible

    How Should You Dispose of a Bible ?

    How should you dispose of an old Bible? Is there a right way and a wrong way? Is there a biblical way and an unbiblical way? Listen in as I try to work through this surprisingly common question. Transcript I recently got the question, how do you dispose of an old Bible? Somebody’s Bible had…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (September 6)

    You won’t find a better deal than this on Credo Course’s “Introduction to Theology” course. Meanwhile, Westminster Books has a nice sale on books for young children. I did not manage to track down any new Kindle deals for the day. (Yesterday on the blog: Benny Hinn, Joel Osteen, and Milkshake Ducks) The Seductive Song…

  • Milkshake Ducks

    Benny Hinn, Joel Osteen, and Milkshake Ducks

    A few years ago a video went viral among Christians, and I wonder if you remember it. It showed a preacher laying a verbal beat-down on Joel Osteen for his unwillingness to publicly declare that Jesus is the only way to the Father. This preacher went on to call Christians to be unashamed of the…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (September 5)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a whole stack of solid books. This is another reminder that I’ve got a Spanish blog that is updated with articles and videos several times a week. Pass it on! (Yesterday on the blog: EPIC: Switzerland) The Social Justice & the Gospel Yesterday marked the release of The Statement on Social…

  • EPIC Switzerland

    EPIC: Switzerland

    My latest EPIC journey took me to Switzerland (and France and Germany) where I was searching for objects relating to the Reformers and the Huguenots. Join me as I explore this beautiful country and a couple of its neighbors. This video was made possible in part by Zondervan and the forthcoming two-volume set by Michael…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (September 4)

    I was not able to track down much by way of Kindle deals today, but if you missed them over the long weekend, be sure to check in as there are lots to be had. (Yesterday on the blog: Have We Finally Hit Peak Attractional?) From a Moral-Historical Perspective, This Crisis is Worse Than You…

  • Have We Finally Hit Peak Attractional

    Have We Finally Hit Peak Attractional?

    So Ed Young is at it again. Last week he announced a forthcoming sermon series titled “Wrastlin’” and did so through a video that is nothing short of absurd. “Over four weeks this September, Ed Young and Fellowship Church welcome four legendary guests from the world of professional wrestling – Ric Flair, The Undertaker, The…

  • monday

    A La Carte (September 3)

    Today’s Kindle deals include all sorts of good books. You may also want to scroll down to Saturday’s list if you missed it. (Yesterday on the blog: The First Two Minutes Matter Most) Should We Expect Miracles Today? I appreciated this perspective on the miracles and the miraculous gifts (from someone not at all convinced…

  • Two Minutes

    The First Two Minutes Matter Most

    It’s obvious, I know. It’s been said a million times by a million different people. But, in my defense, it’s been forgotten by a million more. I’ve said it and neglected it too many times to count: The first two minutes matter most. Today Christians are gathering all across the world for our worship services.…

  • weekend

    Weekend A La Carte (September 1)

    This is one of the best days in recent memories for Kindle deals, so be sure to visit the deals page. This month’s free book from Christian Audio is a bit of an unusual one, but even if it’s not of interest, some of the ones that are on sale may have more appeal. Logos…