Though we fear it, we must all face it. Though we hate it, we must all meet it. Though we dread it, we cannot avoid it. It is, of course, death. In this broken and battered world, death always looms over life, death always stands hauntingly in the distance. Death is the subject of a…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. What many people regard as the best gospel tract has now been expanded out to a small book that Westminster Books has put on sale. It’s well worth a look. Ten Criticisms of John Piper’s Preaching John Piper shares ten criticisms of his own preaching.…
If you’re in or near Tasmania, I’d love to see you at the Grace and Truth Conference in October. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of excellent books. (Yesterday on the blog: God of Every Grace – The Story Behind the Song) Thinking and Emotions in the Christian Life “Human beings are people of extremes.…
I do not share many guest articles but do like to do so occasionally, especially when the circumstances warrant it. This is one of those times. This article was written by Kristyn Getty as a means of explaining the context of a new hymn, “God of Every Grace.” I trust you’ll enjoy the hymn even…
Good morning from beautiful, chilly New Zealand. This week Westminster Books has a deal on the new CSB Life Counsel Bible. Today’s Kindle deals include another pretty good little list of titles. My Heavenly Father Taught Me Not to Hate My Earthly One Dudu Mkhize explains her troubled relationship with her father and then tells…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you. The whole ZECNT series of excellent commentaries is on sale in today’s Kindle deals. (Yesterday on the blog: When We Follow God’s Plan) The Internet and Christian Catholicity Samuel James makes lots of helpful points here as he considers the challenges of Christian catholicity in the age of…
Today’s post is sponsored by BJU Seminary and written by Renton Rathbun, who directs BJU’s Center for Biblical Worldview, contributes to the Seminary’s apologetics program, and speaks across the country on biblical worldview and apologetics. BJU Seminary equips Christian leaders through an educational and ministry experience that is biblically shaped, theologically rich, historically significant, and…
When I was a child, the maps in my Bible got me through many a sermon. I was rarely interested in listening to the preacher, so I would flip to the back pages of the Bible to study the maps there. I would gaze at the contours of the lands of the Middle East. I…
Here is one more reminder that Truth for Life (Alistair Begg) is featuring Seasons of Sorrow this month. You can purchase it for just $7 or get it free with a donation of any amount. It has never been easier to get a copy to read for yourself or to give away. (Yesterday on the…
From time to time I like to share one of our worship services from Grace Fellowship Church. In that vein, here is how we worshiped on one summer Sunday morning. This week’s cast of characters included John (a pastoral assistant) as the service leader, Allie as the lead worshiper, Dwight as the elder who prayed…
I am so grateful to TWR for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about the kinds of people who make great missionaries. I am looking forward to speaking at a conference in Tasmania in October. The details are available on Facebook. I’d love to see you there! Today’s Kindle deals include some newer…
I always enjoy speaking with Muslims. I enjoy it, in part, because I have yet to meet a Muslim who is offended when I bring up spiritual matters or who is uninterested in discussing them. I’m quite sure I have had more cordial conversations about the gospel with Muslims than with anyone else. I suspect…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Blessed Are the Meek Ken Jones has a short but helpful exposition of “blessed are the meek.” Queering a Tudor Warship Sometimes the world is almost too bizarre to believe. Carl Trueman highlights an example here. Maintenance Workers Make Great Missionaries You may think that…
Good morning from Kentucky! We are about to make the final bit of our drive to Boyce College where we will be getting Michaela all set up for her freshman year. Exciting times… Westminster Books has collected some new and noteworthy books for August and discounted them up to 50%. (Yesterday on the blog: My…
As Michaela finished up her high school courses, she had to write an essay on an especially significant time in her life. She chose to write about the night her brother died. I asked if I could share it here and she was willing to have me to do so. I hope it will encourage…
The Spanish edition of Seasons of Sorrow (Estaciones de aflicción) is now available! I’m so thankful for the efforts of the translation team and am praying that the book makes its way to just the right people. 10 Bits of Wisdom from 10 Years of Socials K.A. Ellis took a social media hiatus and returned…
May the Lord be with you and bless you on this fine day. The highlight of today’s Kindle deals is Alistair Begg’s Brave By Faith. (Yesterday on the blog: A Family Update for an Especially Noteworthy Week) Baptisms in the Jordan River: A Pet Peeve Clint may be a bit of a self-confessed curmudgeon when…
This week’s blog is sponsored by ShareWord Global, a movement of believers mobilizing local churches to join them in sharing the life-giving gospel of Jesus Christ through God’s Word, with the world around them. Since God spoke the world into existence, He had you in mind. You are part of why Christ came and broke…
Life brings us many stretches of time that are entirely ordinary. Not much happens in these times and they quickly fade from our memories. But then there is the occasional stretch where all sorts of consequential events take place in rapid succession. And as it happens, my family is heading into one of these right…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you. For those interested in books for children, Westminster Books has a deal on the beautiful Lithos Kids series of books. If you’re into Kindle books, you’ll find a good-sized collection of deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: Will the Cause of Righteousness Be Overthrown?) The Wisdom of Work…