This week Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by BJU Seminary. They are giving away a bundle of books on biblical theology and exposition that their faculty authored. BJU Seminary equips Christian leaders through an educational and ministry experience that is biblically shaped, theologically rich, historically significant, and evangelistically robust. Beyond Suffering: Discovering the Message of…
I’m sure it has always been difficult for parents to speak with their children about matters related to sex and sexuality. I’m not just talking about the birds and the bees, but about the wider issues that may be unique to every time and culture. I expect parents in the New Testament era needed to…
With 2023 already half over, I thought I’d put together a list of my top books from 2023 (so far). 10ofThose is offering a 40% discount on all of them. Use coupon code 40CHALLIES23. Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of good picks. Heresy at the Heart of Derek Webb’s ‘Boys Will Be Girls’ “Watching…
Another month has come and gone. For readers, that means that publishers have released another batch of books. I am in the happy position of receiving most of them, so sorted through the various stacks to arrive at this list of new and notables. In each case, I’ve included the editorial description so you can…
Good morning, my friends. May the Lord be with you and bless you today. (Yesterday on the blog: When the Sermon Fizzles Instead of Sizzles) Marriage Is Better for Your Adult Kids Than You May Think I can’t even tell you how much I appreciate this one. “While there are a variety of cultural forces…
The sermon fizzles instead of sizzles. The text seems to become opaque rather than clear. The illustrations fall flat while the application somehow fails to strike the heart, the mind, or the hands. The pastor seems distracted and discouraged while the congregation seems uninterested and unmoved. I expect we have all sat through a few…
Westminster Books has identified some of their summer new and noteworthy books and put them on sale. There are some good books available. Today’s Kindle deals include a bit of a mish-mash! Becoming Writers Who Write the Truth Beautifully “How do we grow to become writers who both write the truth and write it beautifully?”…
Be sure to take a look at the “Blue Friday” sale this week at Logos. There is lots of good material on sale—books, commentaries, reference works, series, and more. (Yesterday on the blog: She Died Too Soon) Why You Don’t Need to Worry (So Much) about Your Schooling Choices “Some parents seem to know exactly…
Today’s post is sponsored by BJU Seminary and written by Greg Stiekes, professor of New Testament and Theology. BJU Seminary equips Christian leaders through an educational and ministry experience that is biblically shaped, theologically rich, historically significant, and evangelistically robust. Christian authors who have an intriguing ability to take the pulse of the church and…
It is engraved on many tombstones, inscribed in many cards, expressed in many obituaries: He died too soon. She was taken before her time. Of all the mysteries in this universe, few are more perplexing than the mystery of God’s sovereignty over life and death. Why do some live to so advanced an age while…
I love a good loyalty program, and Westminster Books has just launched one. It’s worth a look! Today’s Kindle deals include some good resources from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: A Faithful Mother’s Love) Christian Friendship is the Sweetest of all Connections Michael Haykin has a sweet reflection here on Christian friendship. Should Pastors Preach…
Janet Hamilton is one of those old poets whose work I have just begun to explore. She lived and died during an era when devotional poetry was important to Christians and I have found her poems quite enjoyable. Here is one that reflects on the beauty of a mother’s love for her child. Dear child!…
My sincere gratitude goes to The Good Book Company for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about their excellent new book Reclaiming Masculinity. Logos is having a “Blue Friday” sale this week and has lots of good material on sale—books, commentaries, series, and so on. (Yesterday on the blog: How a Zealous Mormon…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by The Good Book Company. They are giving away to one winner all the titles published so far in their God’s Word For You series, a $574 retail value. About the Series God’s Word For You is a series of expository guides by trusted Bible teachers that walks…
Sometimes I enjoy a book, but still find myself scratching my head about certain elements of it. Sometimes I genuinely appreciate what an author has to say, yet find myself wondering about some of his claims. And this is exactly the case with Passport to Heaven: The True Story of a Zealous Mormon Missionary Who…
There’s a new biography of Elisabeth Elliot available and Westminster Books has it on sale right out of the gate. Today’s Kindle deals include a complete series of excellent Bible studies by John Scott. Toe the Government Line or Lose Your Kids I think Carl Trueman points out something really important in this article. “While…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. I don’t often mention Visual Theology these days, but did want to draw your attention to the new Bible Cards—a set of 90 visually striking flashcards that make learning the Bible fun and interactive. They are available now for pre-order! There’s another good little batch…
The son of King Jeroboam had fallen deathly ill. His father was understandably worried, concerned to know whether his child would live or die. He knew just where to go for a trustworthy answer. Yet he also knew that he could not go himself. He came up with a devious plan: he would send his…
I want to remind you that my devotional book Understanding and Trusting Our Great God (which is the second volume in the Words from the Wise series) is releasing soon. It’s now available for pre-order! Westminster Books is having a sale on some of their favorite books from the past 20 years. There’s something there…
I like to provide the occasional reminder that a good bit of the content of this site is available in Spanish at es.challies.com. Enjoy! (Yesterday on the blog: With Blistered Hands and Aching Backs) How Does the Doctrine of the Bodily Resurrection Shape the Life of the Local Church? From Credo magazine: “Biblical doctrine is…