Every now and again I like to share one of our worship services from Grace Fellowship Church. I do this to provide just one example of how a church applies the principles of Scripture to its public worship. If there is something you see here that would bless your church, you have permission to pilfer…
I’d like to express my gratitude to Radius International for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about their upcoming conference which you can attend in-person or via livestream. I’m grateful for each and every sponsor! Westminster Books is offering 50% off new editions of a couple of classic books. Today’s Kindle deals include…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Radius International. They are giving away a conference package that includes: 2 tickets, a Radius pullover, and 4 books. The winner will receive two free tickets to The Radius Conference being held June 28-29, 2023, at Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA. This event will be live…
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…
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you today. The FAQs: Anglican Group Calls on Church of England’s Leader to Repent Joe Carter has one of his FAQs about what’s been happening lately with the Anglican Church. What Does ‘Salvation” Mean? “Almost no word so well captures the heart of the message of Scripture…
Good morning from Fort Worth where the Called to Counsel conference will begin a bit later in the day. I’m pleased to be able to lead a new track on the subject of grief. (Yesterday on the blog: All, Every, and Not One) Pornography Poisons Everything Phil Cotnoir has an insightful article about “how pornography…
We live out our Christian lives in a place between Egypt and the Promised Land. We have been justified but not yet glorified—we have been delivered safely through the Red Sea but have not yet forded the Jordan and arrived on its far bank. We may not physically wander as did the Israelites of old…
If you’re in the market for some kids’ books, be sure to take a look at this sale at Westminster Books. End of the Global South? Updating the State of World Missions “What we are witnessing today through the work of globe-trotting researchers and travel-worn academics is the glorious drama of God’s unfolding worldwide redemption.…
Blessings to you today. We once again have a good number of Kindle deals to look through. Yesterday on the blog: Ask Me Anything (Habitual Sin, Women Taking the Initiative, Drag Shows, Escaping Laziness) How J. K. Rowling Played, then Lost, the Polarization Game Samuel James: “Rowling, more so than almost any other author, leveraged…
Every now and again I like to publicly reply to some of the questions that come my way via email (or, as is largely the case today, through events I have attended). Here are my answers to a selection of questions I thought were particularly interesting. How can you encourage someone who is struggling with…
Grace and peace to you on this fine day. Today’s Kindle deals include a nice selection from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: The Bible Never Offers a Drink from Shallow Waters) Analogies for the Trinity Considered, Including Bad Ones This is an interesting observation: “The Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, which are the two…
I am new to the writings of George Herbert Morrison, but was quickly taken with this quote about the Bible—about the way it meets our needs and the way it satisfies our spiritual hunger. I hope you’ll enjoy it too! Whenever the Almighty satisfies his creatures, he gives them drink as abundant as the seas.…
I am once again grateful to Children’s Hunger Fund for sponsoring the blog this week. “Across the US and in 29 countries around the world, faithful pastors and church volunteers from Children’s Hunger Fund church partners have dedicated their time to serving children and families in desperate situations.” (Yesterday on the blog: The Gospel of…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF). They have three book bundles for giveaway, featuring titles that have both influenced CHF’s ministry and will hopefully encourage you and your famil y. Each giveaway package will also include hand-selected items from the Children’s Hunger Fund store. The giveaway will close on…
We have access to some amazing resources meant to help us better understand the Bible. From commentaries to lexicons to systematic theologies, we of all people are most blessed. One especially helpful resource that will help devotional Bible readers as much as pastors or theologians is a harmonized narrative of the life of Jesus. God…
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you today. New at Westminster Books this week is a sale on a book from Kevin DeYoung meant for younger people. There’s an eclectic little mix of Kindle deals today. Four Common (and Unhelpful) Responses to the Exclusivity of Christ “The most offensive part of the gospel,…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Westminster Books has a deal on a new edition of a game-changing book. Today’s Kindle deals include a few excellent books. (Yesterday on the blog: A Family, Personal, and Travel Update) Learning From Those Who Pray All Night “To be a Christian in Tanzania is…
I have just returned from a long journey that took me to a number of countries in Asia and the Pacific. I will share more on that momentarily but first, for those who are interested, I’ve got some updates on a couple of other matters. Nick Challies Memorial Scholarship You may remember that after Nick’s…
Good morning from Toronto (at long last). It was an eventful journey home that included an unexpected stop in Honolulu, but I made it home eventually. And I am glad to be here! There are some new Kindle deals from both yesterday and today. MrBeast: The Greatest Showman This is a fantastic write-up by Chris…
Good morning from somewhere far out over the Pacific as I make my homeward journey. Blessings to you today! (Yesterday on the blog: Behind-the-Scenes: Conference Speaking) George Verwer (1938–2023) Justin Taylor has written a lovely obituary for mission mobilizer George Verwer who “went to be with his Lord and Savior after a two-month battle with…