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Ligonier Valley Study Center – This article discusses the early years of Ligonier Ministries (or The Ligonier Valley Study Center as it was known at its beginning). It’s always amazing to see what God can do with such small beginnings.

Learning to Lead – Melissa shares a heartfelt video from Matt Hammitt of the band Sanctus Real. He reflects on the song “Lead Me.” The song expresses Matt’s cry to be a godly husband and father and to lead his family as God would have him lead it.

Toronto Pastors Conference – My buddy Ian reflects on the recent Toronto Pastors Conference, explaining why it was a valuable event and linking to the audio resources.

Days With My Father – This is a touching photo essay that’s worth a few minutes of your time.

And the Oscar Goes To… – An article about the plague of diving in soccer today.


  • New and Notable

    New and Notable Christian Books for August 2024

    We live at a great time to be readers! Christian publishers labor diligently to provide us with good books on every conceivable topic. Once a month I like to sort through all the new releases and put together a list of some of the new and notables. Here are my picks for August, 2024.

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    A La Carte (August 27)

    A La Carte: Keith Green, Bill Hybels, steeples, and bells / Did negligence kill my baby? / Rethinking nostalgic postpartum advice / Yes, all things / We can’t be friends / Kindle deals / and more.

  • Nothing Can Separate Us from God

    This week the blog is sponsored by Zondervan Reflective. This excerpt from The NIV Application Commentary on the Bible: One-Volume Edition explains the original meaning of Paul’s words in Romans 8:31-39 and shows how his message can apply to our lives today. We begin with words from the Apostle Paul: 31 What, then, shall we…

  • I Used To Dream Big Dreams

    I Used To Dream Big Dreams

    I used to be a dreamer. I used to lie awake at night thinking of the great man I might be, the great awards I might win, the great deeds I might accomplish for the Lord. I would eventually drift to sleep convinced of my own potential and glimpsing visions of my own grandeur. As…

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    A La Carte (August 26)

    A La Carte: Don’t wait until you feel like it / Faithful presence after the Evangelical fracturing / 7 things that make the gospel of John unique / Pastor, your ministry is a noble ask / The case for and against door-to-door evangelism / Lots of great Kindle deals / and more.

  • To Fail in Our Commitment

    Nowhere does the Bible command a daily “quiet time.” Yet often does the Bible commend an earnest commitment to reading the Bible, meditating upon it, and diligently applying its truths. Often does it commend those who lived according to it.