There are several Kindle deals from Crossway that merit your consideration today. Also, the whole Word Biblical Commentary series has been heavily discounted. (Yesterday on the blog: A Pastoral Prayer about Joy) Be Patient with Your Slow Spiritual Growth Being patient is not the same as being apathetic. “I recently talked with my mentor about…
Every now and again I like to share an example of a pastoral prayer from Grace Fellowship Church. I do this because there are few examples of pastoral prayers online and I thought these may serve to inspire themes, passages, or ideas as other pastors and elders prepare to lead their churches in prayer. Here…
I have returned home from the G3 Conference a little bit early so I can get my son back to Boyce College for his second term. It was wonderful to meet so many of you there! Westminster Books has discounted the excellent God’s Word for You series of devotionals. They are a great way to…
This week’s free stuff Friday’s is brought to you by our friends at Southern Seminary and Boyce College. They are giving away five copies of Dr. Tom Schreiner’s new commentary on 1 Corinthians. To learn more about the book – including an author interview and videos, visit equip.sbts.edu. A degree from Southern Seminary represents more…
During the past few weeks I’ve been asked many questions about blogging and other forms of writing, so thought I’d tell you about the three tools I consider essential to my writing life. There’s an app, a font, and a calendar that represent the heart of all I do. The App: Ulysses For many years…
Today’s Kindle deals include some classics as well as a trio of newer books you’ll enjoy checking out. (Yesterday on the blog: Announcing: A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible) Being Forgotten “The Lord has promised to build his church. Sometimes the Lord builds his church through gigantic heroes of the faith. More often than…
Today I’m thrilled to announce A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God’s Word. This new book will be releasing at the end of March, and is now available for pre-order. This is the second Visual Theology book I’ve co-authored with Josh Byers, and in this one we have prepared an introduction…
I’m at the G3 conference in Atlanta for the next couple of days and look forward to meeting many of you here! Today’s Kindle deals include a trio of commentaries written for pastors or general readers. (Yesterday on the blog: Jesus Wins) The Everlasting Impact of Faithful Shepherding Faithful shepherding can make all the difference…
It’s ironic and more than a little pathetic that a doctrine as glorious and comforting as Christ’s impending return has been a source of such vehement disagreement among Christians. Though we universally agree that he will return, the timing, circumstances, and sequence of events are all matters of much dispute. Some respond to these disagreements…
There are lots of solid Kindle deals to consider today. Westminster Books is offering a deal on an excellent series on biblical theology. Also, the film American Gospel, which I reviewed some time ago, is now available for purchase or rental at Amazon. (Yesterday on the blog: Has Your Child Been Looking at Bad Stuff…
What does a parent do when they catch their young child looking at inappropriate stuff online? I have been asked this one many times and in many ways and wanted to take a crack at answering it. Here is the Circle device we use in our home. Transcript Over the years there’s an email I’ve…
Here’s a reminder that if you prefer to listen than read, I’ve got a near-daily podcast where you’ll find many of my articles in audio format. You can find it here, subscribe to the feed here, or subscribe via iTunes. (Yesterday on the blog: Where Did All This Pentecostalism Come From?) In China They’re Closing…
This sponsored posted was written by Matthew J. Hall the dean of Boyce College, the undergraduate school of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (and, as it happens, the college my son attends). Boyce is committed to providing a biblical worldview for every student in every degree program. They’re expanding their degree offerings and just announced a…
It is impossible to consider the modern history or contemporary state of Christianity without accounting for the sudden rise, the explosive spread, and the worldwide impact of Pentecostalism. To that end, I’ve been reading several books on the subject, focused especially on the Azusa Street Revival, which most historians consider the setting in which Pentecostalism…
Today’s Kindle deals include several good books from Crossway, including one of my all-time favorites: Owen’s Overcoming Sin and Temptation. (Yesterday on the blog: What Has the Lord Been Teaching You From His Word?) Do All Things Without Complaint I enjoyed this reflection on God’s goodness and our complaining. “God’s plan is to do a…
Earlier in the week, eager to be encouraged, I put this question out to Twitter: What has the Lord been teaching you from his Word recently? The responses were quick, plentiful, and encouraging. Here are a few of them. (Click here to read them all.) I’ve been meditating on the Good Samaritan, and I’m learning…
Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty good variety of books crossing a few different categories. (Yesterday on the blog: Does God Want Me to Obey Him Out Of Duty or Joy?) What’s Good in World Missions? I think we can sometimes feel guilty or disappointed when it comes to world missions, but here are a…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Ligonier and Reformation Trust. The Bible teaches us to pray without ceasing, but many Christians struggle with prayer. Is there a right way to pray? How should we address a holy God? In The Prayer of the Lord, R.C. Sproul helps us understand how to pray according…
It is a question Christians often ask: What is the relationship between obedience and joy? I was asked about this during a recent Ask Me Anything event in Philippines (which followed a sermon I gave that focused on Romans 8:1: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”). Here is…
There are some pretty Kindle deals for you to consider today. Some of them are newer while some of them are classics. (Yesterday on the blog: Why You Shouldn’t Stop Blogging (or Why You Should Consider Starting)) When Discontent Sheep Show Up Every pastor needs to consider what to do when discontent sheep show up.…