Father, your Word tells us that your blessings are not upon those who walk in the counsel of the wicked, who stand in the way of sinners, or who sit in the seat of scoffers. Your blessings are not upon those who deny you, or those who flagrantly disobey you, or those who forsake your…
There are some Kindle deals to consider today. Also, if you’re looking for a new ESV, Westminster Books has some of their “content Bibles” on sale. (Yesterday on the blog: A Teen Girl’s Guide To Growing in Christ) The Majority of Gospel Work Is Done By A “Forgotten Army” Of Churches And Pastors “In recent…
It can’t be easy to be a teen girl. Though I suppose there has probably never been a context in which coming of age was free from all challenges, there’s no doubt that the twenty-first century offers some new and unique ones. And if it can’t be easy to be a teen girl, it can’t…
Today’s Kindle deals include a few interesting titles. Logos users: There is a flash sale on James Montgomery Boice’s excellent commentaries. Golf and the Sanctity of Life It’s good, right, and important to celebrate the accomplishments of people with special needs. However, it’s also important we don’t do so in such a way that subtly…
As usual, there’s a selection of Kindle deals for you to consider. Westminster Books has deals on a bunch of new books and Bible studies. (Yesterday on the blog: The Coming Millennial Midlife Crisis) Is God Angry at Me When I Sin? John Piper answers. “As a born-again believer, is God still angry at me…
One of the things I most admire about the Millennial generation is their desire to make a difference in the world. They are convinced that it’s their responsibility to make the world a better place. Not only that, but they believe they actually can. It’s little wonder, then, that it’s so easy to rally this…
Today’s Kindle deals include a book by John Piper and a book about Lloyd-Jones. Crossway will give you a free ebook copy of 12 Ways Your iPhone is Changing You if you fill out a brief survey. Pro-Life For All: The Image of God in the Elderly Be sure to read this one! “The statistics…
There are a few new Kindle deals for today. (Yesterday on the blog: This Is Not Your Grandparents’ Church) What the New Testament Teaches about Divorce and Remarriage Andy Naselli shared an article on divorce and remarriage he wrote for the Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal. If you’d like to better understand the lay of the…
One of the ugliest boasts of so many of the churches created during the era of the Church Growth Movement was this: This is not your grandparents’ church. This was a slogan they proudly broadcast on signs outside their churches multi-function ministry centers, a motto they printed on postcards and mailed to nearby homes. Just…
Today’s Kindle deals include some books from Crossway and a personal favorite by Richard Rogers. Wokeness and Legalism This is a very interesting look at how the secular woke movement is essentially a religion that is fatally flawed by legalism. “What does it mean to ‘become woke?’ It is to gain a special insight, right?…
Every day I scour the internet to look for interesting articles and videos. Sometimes I find far more than can fit from Monday to Saturday, and this was one of those weeks. Hence, here’s a Sunday edition of A La Carte. I recommend watching Alistair Begg on “Knowing vs Feeling in Worship” at least once…
Today’s Kindle deals include plenty of books and study Bibles. Christian Audio is having their twice-yearly sale which means just about everything is marked down to $7.49. It’s a good time to stock up for those long summer drives. (Yesterday on the blog: 8 New and Notable Books for June) The Downfall of the Virtual…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Moody Publishers who also sponsored the blog this week. They are giving away 5 copies of Practicing the Present: The Neglected Art of Living in the Now by John Koessler. Here’s how they describe it: The present is more than a place where the past comes to…
It’s that time again! I couldn’t possibly read or review every good book (not to mention every bad book) that finds its way into my mailbox. However, I do like to look them all over and let my readers know about some of the new ones that are most noteworthy. So here are the new…
Westminster Books discounted has three titles they recommend you read this summer. If you know Greek or want to, you may enjoy Bill Mounce’s “Greek Word of the Day” videos on YouTube. They are worth the 30-40 second investment. Recollection Let yourself just get lost in this beautiful writing. (Here’s hoping this is someday just…
I managed to scrape together a small collection of Kindle deals you can browse through. (Yesterday on the blog: Peril on Both Sides) Touch Read this one. Seriously, just read it. The Normcore Opulence of Preachers Wearing Four-Figure Sneakers That Instagram account Preachersnsneakers continues to make waves, this time hitting the New Yorker. They say…
I’m thankful that preachers are increasingly aware of the Bible’s big picture and are preaching accordingly. I’m grateful to see preachers focused on understanding and explaining how the Bible is a cohesive, coherent book, and doing this by exploring the many connections within it. This compares favorably with using the Bible as little more than…
I spent a bunch of time this morning scrolling through endless lists of books and found some neat Kindle deals along the way. Westminster Books has a great new edition of a great old book you may want to check out. How to Choose the Right Seminary: 6 Factors to Consider If you’re thinking about…
There’s a fair bit of Piper and Keller in today’s Kindle deals, though some of it is on the high end of bargain territory. Still, there are deals to be had. If you’re into podcasts, or even if you’re not, you may enjoy the new show “Extremities.” Episode one was just fascinating. David Powlison’s memorial…
This week the blog is sponsored by Moody Publishers. John Koessler is an award-winning author and teacher who served on the Moody faculty for 25 years. In his new book, Practicing the Present: The Neglected Art of Living in the Now (Moody, 2019), he addresses how to evade the tyranny of past regrets and future…