May the Lord bless and keep you today. I have heard from a few people who are saying they have been unable to click links in the newsletter for the past few days. I have turned the issue over to the newsletter support team and am waiting for them to fix it. There is a…
Good morning. May the God of love and peace be with you today. (Yesterday on the blog: My Own Little Paradise in an Ocean of Ugliness) Men, Are You Submissive? “Submission. Of all the words in the Bible, this may be one of the least popular. After all, our cultural moment is not one that…
Preaching is a miracle. Faithful sermons are far more than explanations of a biblical text; they are celebrations of biblical realities. In ‘The Preaching Class,’ now available free online, John Piper distills lessons from more than three decades in the pulpit. In this introduction, below, Pastor John invites preachers and listeners to join him in…
There are few things I love more than a good sunrise. There are few things I love more than waking up before dawn, driving to one of the parks or beaches along the shores of Lake Ontario, and watching the sun rise over the waters. Some of the richest and most beautiful displays of God’s…
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I added a few Kindle deals to look through. I noticed that Amazon is having a big one-day sale on board games—something I always take note of when it comes up about twice a year. There are deals listed here and…
Anne Steele knew suffering and sorrow. She also knew rhyme, meter, and sound doctrine. In this poem, titled “At the Funeral of a Young Person,” she puts all on full display and so powerfully directs mourners to ensure they do not miss the opportunity to consider the state of their own souls. When blooming youth…
May you know the Lord’s rich blessings as you prepare to worship him this weekend. Logos users will want to look at this month’s free and nearly free books. There are a few Kindle deals to look at. (Yesterday on the blog: Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church) Stream the Luther Documentary for…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by Zondervan Reflective, who also sponsored the blog this week. They are giving away FIVE 3-packs of J. Warner Wallace’s NEWEST book Person of Interest so you can do a reading group with your family or friends. Here is more about the book: Can the truth about Jesus…
There is much that is expected of pastors and church leaders, much for which they have often been inadequately prepared. At various points most will find themselves having to respond to situations that involve domestic abuse. This could be a woman coming to them and pleading for protection from her husband, it could be an…
As we begin a new month, it is as good a time as any to remember that right now, at this very moment, God is on his throne. On sale this week at Westminster Books is the amazing Puritan Paperback series. There is a substantial collection of Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: 10…