Sometimes custom causes us to neglect beauty. Sometimes we are so used to doing or saying something that we forget the sheer wonder of it. Such may be the case when we end our prayers with the words, “for Christ’s sake” or “for Jesus’ sake.” Don’t miss what De Witt Talmage has to say about…
May you know the Lord’s blessings this weekend! My gratitude goes to Getty Music this week for sponsoring the blog this week. Be sure to download your free Family Summer Hymnal filled with sheet music and MP3s for 20 Getty Music songs! Today’s Kindle deals include a biography along with a few other picks. (Yesterday…
It is a holiday weekend here in Canada—a strange holiday that goes by various names across the different provinces and even across different cities within the provinces. I know the first Monday in August as the Civic Holiday, but in Toronto proper it’s known as Simcoe Day while in B.C. as British Columbia Day and…
The Lord be with you and bless you today. Today’s Kindle deals include Joel Beeke’s Puritan Reformed Theology at an 82% discount! (Yesterday on the blog: New and Notable Christian Books for July 2022) Are Some Sins Worse Than Others? John MacArthur’s answer covers the original question along with some others (like the nature of…
It is surprisingly difficult to find a list of Christian books that have been released in any given month—especially if you want that list to be filtered by books released through particular publishers. That’s one of the reasons why I close each month by coming up with my list of New and Notable books. I…
I’ve got a few more Kindle deals for you to consider today. (Yesterday on the blog: Why R.C. Whispered Instead of Shouted) Peter FitzSimons doesn’t understand the Manly 7 There’s an interesting and increasingly familiar brouhaha in Australia right now over some rugby players—all or most of whom are Pacific Islanders—who, because of their faith,…
It was still the early days of what came to be known as the New Calvinism or the Reformed Resurgence. The Together for the Gospel Conference had been formed in 2006 and now, in 2008, was gathering for the second time. The four founders were joined again by guests John Piper, John MacArthur, and R.C.…
The Lord be with you and bless you today. You’ll find a few new Kindle deals at the appropriate page. The Pilgrim’s Progress Derek Thomas has written a brief guide to Pilgrim’s Progress. “Many, like C.H. Spurgeon, may boast of having read Pilgrim’s Progress many times, but what might a first-time reader expect?” Consider Yourself…
The God of love and peace be with you today. (Yesterday on the blog: Flowers Springing Up in the Rain) The Joys and Challenges of Small Church Ministry I enjoyed Jeff’s celebration of the joys (and challenges) of ministering in a small town. What would we be missing if our Bibles lacked the book of…
This post is sponsored by Getty Music. Click here to download your free Family Summer Hymnal filled with sheet music and MP3s for 20 Getty Music songs! Many of us have fond memories of being a kid in the summer. Long family road trips, sunny pool days, ice-cream cones, and not having to worry about…
In the past couple of years I have learned more about cemeteries than I would ever have cared to know. I have learned about purchasing plots and commissioning monuments. I have learned about proper etiquette and how different cultures relate to their dearly departed in very different ways. I have learned that a grave offers…
Grace and peace to you today. Today’s Kindle deals include books by John Piper, Kevin DeYoung, and Wayne Grudem. (Yesterday on the blog: I Shall Be Satisfied Then) Let’s Talk About Bodies This article speaks to an issue that confuses many people. “It can feel confusing to know how God wants us to think about…
I have long appreciated the poems of the 19th century American poet Hannah Flagg Gould. Among them I found this sweet work which reflects on the beauty of breaking free from “this prison of clay” to be with the Lord. I hope it proves an encouragement to you as it has me. May I in…
May you enjoy the Lord’s richest blessings as you serve and worship him this weekend. Today’s Kindle deals include some newer and older titles. (Yesterday on the blog: He Is Not Ashamed) Is Jordan Peterson almost there? Steven Wedgeworth interacts with some recent comments by Jordan Peterson. “Is Peterson a Christian? And is he right…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by AccelerateBooks.com who also sponsored the blog this week with the article “How to Stay Sharp and Effective This Summer”. They have 3 Accelerate Lifetime Memberships to give away. What is AccelerateBooks? AccelerateBooks is an arsenal of book summaries, giving busy leaders (like you) access to important insights…
We are at an interesting point in history in which, when people look to the past, they seem more likely to cringe than to celebrate. It has become customary for people to look to their forbears and then disavow them or apologize for them in what has become almost a ritualistic purgation. There are many…
Those who use Logos will want to remember that they are offering 50% off many of their best commentaries this month. Also, they’re offering 30% off the Logos 9 feature set for those haven’t yet made the leap. Westminster Books has an early sale on a new book by Joni Eareckson Tada (for which I…
Westminster Books has a collection of deals on new and noteworthy books. Meanwhile, there are some new Kindle deals to look at as well. (Yesterday on the blog: Seven Steps To a Good Breakup) The Indispensable Ministry of Disability Andrea explains that “people with disabilities in our congregations are not just objects of ministry. They…
Not every relationship works out. Not every couple who begins dating ends up getting married. Neither should they. In fact, for a dating relationship to be healthy, there must be a way out. As Sam Andreades says, “If you are not able to end a dating relationship, you should never start one.” And so, “Before…
The Lord be with you and bless you today. There are some new Kindle deals that are worth a peek. Being the Moon “He hasn’t made us powerless; just as the moon’s gravitational pull is the primary cause of earth’s high and low tides, we hold sway in the world. But our role is never…