Today’s the day — release day for my new book and 10-episode travel documentary! Epic: An Around-the-World Journey through Christian History is both a book and a documentary series that charts my journey around the world and through the ages. Touching more than 20 countries across 6 continents, you can travel the world with me…
It is launch day for my new book and documentary Epic. To learn more about the products and to know how to buy them, click here. Today’s Kindle deals include some good picks from Reformation Heritage Books. On a totally different note, Switchfoot fans will want to know that Jon Foreman has been recording and…
I grew up hearing stories of the Second World War, especially from people who had faced the onslaught of the German bombing campaign. Those who lived through The Blitz in London would tell about the terrifying sound of the air raid sirens warning that bombers were on the way. They would tell also of the…
Watching a church service online was novel the first couple of weeks. And while I’m grateful it’s an option, three weeks in I find myself grieving the necessity of it, and longing to be back with the people I love. Today’s Kindle deals include lots of good deals from lots of good publishers. (Yesterday on…
One third of the world’s population is now in lockdown. Across the globe, people everywhere are staying at home with their families and trying to find a new normal behind closed doors (while trying not to drive each other crazy)! But what about those living alone? They are dealing with the lack of physical touch…
There is an extensive list of Kindle deals today, rather a rarity for a Saturday. There are classics and newer works, plus options for kids, teens, and adults. (Yesterday on the blog: If We All Stream Our Services, Will Anyone Ever Come Back?) Turning Thunder Into Song This is a helpful reflection on fear and…
I spend a fair bit of time traveling. At least, under normal circumstances I do. Sometimes these are little more than overnight trips to conferences across the U.S. border and sometimes these are extended journeys to the far corners of the earth. Wherever I go, and for however long I’m away, I am sure to…
One of the most jarring parts of this odd new world is going for a walk—something I do once or twice a day—and constantly weaving as everyone makes sure we’re all staying six feet apart. I’m not used to it yet, and don’t know that I ever will be. It cuts hard against my Canadian…
We are less than a week away from the March 31 launch of my new book and documentary Epic: An Around-the-World Journey through Christian History. Between the book and the 10 episodes, you’ll be able to track with me as I scour the world for historical objects which together tell the story of the Christian…
I enjoyed a video-based men’s meeting last night. Some of these things sound like they’ll be kind of strange, but are surprisingly easy and effective once you get into them. And it was sure good to see so many friends again… There are just a few Kindle deals to browse through today. (Yesterday on the…
A few days ago the Prime Minister of Canada held a televised press conference to speak to Canadian citizens traveling overseas. He looked directly into the camera as if to make eye contact with each of them and said earnestly, “It’s time to come home.” On any given day hundreds of thousands of Canadians are…
Today’s Kindle deals include fall toward the academic side of the scale. Also, lots of the “other” material by J.R.R. Tolkien is on sale today. Westminster Books has the excellent New Studies in Biblical Theology series on sale. Meanwhile, Logos is offering free access to some of their courses as well as to movies and…
Difficult times often provoke special generosity. That has proven the case with many Christian ministries and businesses in these difficult and uncertain days. Here is some of the free or discounted material that has been made available. (Feel free to leave a Facebook comment if you know of material I’ve missed and I’ll update accordingly.)…
I expect the same is true for many of you, that you’re finding the restrictions tightening day-by-day. As of tomorrow, all non-essential businesses in Ontario must close and, while we aren’t formally under lockdown, we are expected to now stay home for two weeks. Today’s Kindle deals include Zondervan’s Counterpoints series, the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary…
Today’s post is sponsored by MasterLectures, the platform where you get unlimited access to thousands of Bible and theology video lectures from Zondervan Academic. Months ago, we began to plan with Tim to tell you about MasterLectures in March 2020. Of course, we had no idea about the situation we’d find ourselves in at this…
Would it be an exaggeration to say that Sunday, March 22, 2020 was one of the most unusual Sundays in the history of Christianity? I don’t think it would be, because on this day the majority of Christians across the world were either not permitted to gather to worship or considered it inadvisable to do…
My family had a quiet weekend—but I expect that is true of the great majority of people who read this site. Thankfully, we continue to stay healthy and remain (relatively) united as a family as we remain for a long time in close quarters. Today’s Kindle deals include a long, long list of books, commentaries,…
Last week I shared some tips on surviving lockdown from a believer in Italy. I’ve since heard from quite a number of other Christians there and wanted to share some of their tips and experiences. As so many of us across the world face the possibility of lockdowns, this information may help us be better…
Today’s Kindle deals include books new and old—even a new release from Kristen Wetherell that seems to be a good fit for the times. (Yesterday on the blog: How To Make the Most of Lockdown (Tips from Christians in Italy)) How a “You do You” Culture Has Made Us Vulnerable to the Coronavirus Michael Kruger:…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by Crossway, who also sponsored the blog this week. They are giving away books in a brand new series called Church Questions that I think will be of a lot of interest to you: Why Should I Join a Church? by Mark Dever, Why If I Don’t Desire…