It’s not much of a day for Kindle deals, so we will hope for better things tomorrow. (Yesterday on the blog: The Eternal Significance of a Single Little Word) Why is Dystopian Fiction Worth Reading? Maybe it’s time to read some thoughtful dystopian fiction. “This is a genre well worth exploring, though with care and…
Jesus tells us—in fact, he solemnly warns us—that our words matter. Every single word we speak has significance. “I tell you,” he says, “on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak” (Matthew 12:36). Not most of those careless words. Not some of those careless words. All of them.…
There are a few Kindle deals for you to look through. Also, this week’s deals from Westminster Books include all kinds of great resources from Ligonier Ministries (and 3 free months of Tabletalk magazine). Cultural or Christian? I really enjoy reflections like these on very different cultures. “One afternoon I came out of a meeting…
Thanks for putting up with me last week as I took a break from the daily articles. Unfortunately, I’m not doing a whole lot better, but will try to get at least three articles up through the course of this week, along with the daily A La Cartes. Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of…
This week the blog is sponsored by Crossway and is written by Sam Allberry. One of the most remarkable promises Jesus ever made is also one of the least known. In Mark 10 we have the encounter between Jesus and the rich young man. The latter is seemingly full of potential for being a really…
It’s for good reason that the Apostle Paul is considered one of the greatest leaders among the first generation of Christians. He was the early church’s foremost theologian, pastor, missionary, and church planter. He was also the Christian faith’s chief exemplar. Through the descriptions of his life in the book of Acts and the biographical…
Today’s Kindle deals include some solid books from Crossway (and a couple of others as well). (Yesterday on the blog: Confession of Sin & Assurance of Pardon) African United Methodists Won’t Trade Bible for Dollars This is a wonderful read. “And then please hear me when I say as graciously as I can: we Africans…
One of the key elements in our worship services at Grace Fellowship Church is a confession of sin and assurance of pardon. We try to vary the way we do these and I found last week’s particular effective and moving. Here’s how it went. We began this portion of the service by reading Psalm 119:65–72,…
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of classics. Will Woke Progressives Allow Celebrities to Be Christian? David French: “We cannot exist as a pluralistic and diverse society if the price of admission to any American industry is the abandonment of religious faith to conform to the demands of the intolerant.” He refers particularly to Chris…
This week the blog has been sponsored by Ligonier and Reformation Trust. Biblical. Reliable. Readable. For over forty years, Tabletalk magazine has helped growing Christians live biblically informed lives. In each issue, you’ll find daily studies to help you understand and apply God’s Word, engaging articles from leading Bible teachers, an effective Bible reading plan,…
Thanks for bearing with me through an article-less week. I hope to have some fresh content next week. But for now, I continue with the daily A La Carte. Westminster Books has deals on books for parents and grandparents. From Mars Hill to Harvest: Hope for a Wounded Church CT reports on recent events at…
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of Bibles and a commentary. The search continues! 5 Best Practices for Preventing Sex Abuse in Your Church “This article offers five ways to help your church avoid being added to a growing list of churches that had their heads in the sand, thinking such a thing would never…
Today’s Kindle deals include an eclectic little list of titles that may prove interesting. As always, you may find something that appeals in this week’s deals from Westminster Books. The Bewildering Mr. Brainerd “No doubt, it was Brainerd’s desire for holiness, zeal for the conversion of the lost, earnestness in prayer and perseverance in the…
Today’s Kindle deals include a solid biography of Martin Luther and several other good books. What Was It Like to Pastor at 17? HB Charles Jr.: “What was it like to pastor at seventeen? Ultimately, the short answer is God. For that matter, the long answer is God. God did it all! God saved me.…
Today’s Kindle deals include a few solid titles from Crossway. This is going to be an “A La Carte only” week at the blog. I finished up the first draft of a book last week and am in a lot of pain from doing so (context). So I’m going to mostly stop typing for the…
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…
Today’s Kindle deals include some classics and some newer works. If you’re looking for something even less expensive, you may want to browse through Nitoy Gonzalez’s latest roundup of free stuff. (Yesterday on the blog: Has the Bible Been Preserved For Us Today?) Sex Abuse Among Southern Baptists Keith Whitfield: “As Southern Baptists, we have…
This week the blog has been sponsored by Ligonier and Reformation Trust. What is baptism? Is it necessary for salvation? Who should be baptized, and how should we baptize them? In his new book, Baptism: Answers to Common Questions, Guy Richard tackles these questions and more. As he searches the Scriptures, he provides needed clarity…
I recently announced that my new book, A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible, is just about ready to launch and that we are now taking pre-orders. It is due to be released at the end of March. In the meantime, I wanted to give you a brief taste of what you’ll read and what…
I wasn’t able to track down any new Kindle deals, though there’s lots to sort through from the past week. However, Westminster Books has some new releases on sale, including John Piper’s new one as well as Mere Calvinism, which I very much enjoyed. (Yesterday on the blog: How Can We Glorify God with Our…