A La Carte: Harry Reeder and Tim Keller / I’m so glad it’s you / don’t give up too quickly / did Hannah manipulate God? / is the NIV missing verses? / abortion to prevent premature death / get acquainted with a forgotten treasure / a systematic theology for beginners / and more.
A La Carte: The case for ditching your smartphone (from someone who has never owned one) / attention, affection, authority / faithful truth + literary grace / believe it or not: one day drag queen story hour will be a drag / the Spider-man fallacy fallacy / what is Christian science? / finding rest on…
The history of warfare has provided some shocking defeats. There’s the infamous battle of Cannae, of course, in which Hannibal routed the Roman forces, despite being significantly outnumbered. There’s the battle of Agincourt in which the English had a force just one-third the size of the French, yet inflicted vastly more casualties. There’s the utter…
A La Carte: Ever yours, sin / the history of Transformation Church and Mike Todd / how sitting under weak preaching actually puts you in danger / get acquainted with a forgotten treasure / your physical health is a spiritual issue / serving God in unglamorous places / treasures of darkness / secondary enemy /…
Blessings to you today, my friends. Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of interesting titles. (Yesterday on the blog: The God Who Knows) Thoughts from an Are Not “Really effective preaching takes place by a man who is part of the church in which he preaches, and he is preaching to people he knows. He…
We are weak creatures—little, frail, and lacking in wisdom and knowledge. But all is not lost because the Bible assures us that God is fully aware of our weaknesses and, even better, cares about them. As the author of Hebrews says, “We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Today’s Kindle deals include a nice selection, most of which are published by Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: Mothers Have Wondrous Healing Lips) 5 Misconceptions about Heaven and Hell (and 5 Truths) There is so much misunderstanding about heaven and hell. This article offers some clarity by addressing…
With this being Mother’s Day, and with Father’s Day fast approaching, it seemed fitting to share something that reflects on the gifts God provides through parents. Charles Spurgeon offered some words that seemed to be just right in the way they associate motherhood and fatherhood with the character of God. A father’s compassion tenderly lifts…
I want to express my gratitude to Burke Care for sponsoring the blog this week. Burke Care is a great option if you’re considering counseling via the internet. Today’s Kindle deals include a little selection of books. As a Christian, I Went Down the AI Rabbit Hole. Here Are 12 Things I Discovered If you…
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you today. My week of vacation is drawing to a close. It has been lovely, but next week I’ll be back to my desk and back to the regular schedule of posting original articles. Transgression Is Passé Carl Trueman: “One of the hallmarks of the modern age…
It was a tremendous honor to learn that Seasons of Sorrow has received the annual Christian Book Award for biography & memoir (from the The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association). You can see the winners in other categories here. There are a few new Kindle deals that are worth considering. The Inner Circle “It’s all who…
A La Carte: Please don’t weaponize good-faith disagreement / we are defined not by our failures, but by Christ’s victory / did Jephthah kill his daughter to fulfill a vow to God? / younger Christians are looking for older saints / where does the Gospel of Mark end? / 7 ways to fight poorly /…
Blessings to you on this fine day. The Growth of Good Theology in Africa This is an excellent article from TGC as they profile Ken Mbugua and tell about his work in Kenya. Do you need to go to deliverance ministries? And speaking of good theology in Africa (in general) and Kenya (in particular), here’s…
This sponsored post was provided by Burke Care which invites you to schedule care today with a certified biblical counselor. Bonnie Tyler had a way with words, “I need a hero I’m holding out for a hero ’til the end of the night He’s gotta be strong, and he’s gotta be fast And he’s gotta…
I am taking a week’s vacation with my family, so you will find only A La Carte updates at the blog this week. Original content articles will resume again next week. Westminster Books has deals on a good number of new and noteworthy books released this spring. Today’s Kindle deals include a nice selection from…
We are so prone to make such a mess of our lives—so prone to be wasteful with the good gifts that God has given us. And then life in this world has its ways of grieving and harming us even apart from our own sin. George H. Morrison once reflected on all this as he…
I’m so thankful to Children’s Hunger Fund for once again sponsoring the blog to tell you about some of their remarkable programs. “Our mission,” they want you to know, “is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry.” You will find a few new Kindle deals. (Yesterday on the…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Children’s Hunger Fund. They have three book bundles for giveaway, featuring titles that have influenced CHF’s ministry and will hopefully encourage you and your family. Each giveaway package will also include hand-selected items from the Children’s Hunger Fund store. The giveaway will close on May 7 at…
If there is any word used to describe masculinity in our day, any adjective commonly used to modify it, it is almost invariably “toxic.” We hear almost nothing of positive masculinity or healthy masculinity. But we hear endlessly of its toxicity. It would not be wrong to conclude that society really has no vision for…
Good morning from Copenhagen, Denmark. I’m spending a day here on my way to Norway where I’ll be preaching at a local church and enjoying some scenery over the next few days. I recently enjoyed being a guest on the Spurgeon Maniacs podcast, which you can listen to here. How to Have the Mind of…