Today’s Kindle deals include Brave by Faith by Alistair Begg, The Art of Rest by Adam Mabry, and The Pastor as Leader by John Currie, all for just a couple of dollars each. And that’s just the start! Also, note that the Kindle Colorsoft is on sale right now (probably for the first time since it’s so new).
Amazon’s big book sale continues. I added all kinds of new deals yesterday.
He Cares for Us
Paul Levy writes about being cared for and being a caregiver. “The truth of God’s care is one that we need to work hard to appropriate to ourselves. You are not a burden to God; He cares for you. Allowing this to sink into the very depths of our being will transform us. Our natural tendency since the garden of Eden is to think that God doesn’t care.”
Will the Pope Go to Heaven? (Video)
I appreciated this discussion with Leonardo Di Chirico and Rachel Ciano as they discuss what Pope Francis taught and believed.
The Ever-Present Search for an Easy Christian Faith
“My hunch is that many churchgoers quietly enjoy the benefits of an easy Christianity—a version that dispenses with commands, requires little effort in obedience, and celebrates a cross we may wear but never bear. We want the gift of the cross without the call of the cross.”
Chickens, Elephants, and the Illusion of Freedom
With a title like that you know you need to give it a look!
The Good We Cannot See
Kirsten takes some time to ponder the good we cannot see–the good God promises in our sorrow that we cannot see in the moment. “I know one day I will understand how this suffering, this loss, this confusion, this pain was worth it. It’s bringing Jesus more glory in ways I cannot comprehend. God has worked it for good in ways I cannot see. I don’t understand how this works right now.”
What We Miss When We Skip the Prophets
This article is meant to help you appreciate the prophets and not just skip past them when you read, preach, or teach the Bible.
Flashback: Optimistic Denominationalism
…today, rather than focusing on matters of disagreement, why not take the optimistic approach and appreciate what each emphasizes? Both do what they do to honor the Lord and celebrate his grace.
When your will is God’s will, you will have your will.
—C.H. Spurgeon
