Good morning from South Africa! Aileen and I spent a lovely evening with friends here after leaving Zambia yesterday. Today we begin our journey back to North America—Aileen to home in Canada and me to a conference in San Francisco.
Today’s Kindle deals include an excellent book by Randy Alcorn, a book for teens, and some other interesting options.
Are Young Men Being Drawn to Christ or Christian Culture?
“Have you noticed more young men than usual showing up to your church on Sunday mornings? You’re not alone. For the first time in decades, more men than women are attending church regularly (43 percent of men in the United States report regularly attending church, compared to only 36 percent of women), a trend also emerging in the United Kingdom. We should praise God for this quiet revival and eagerly welcome these new brothers into our congregations.” However, we should aso be a bit wary.
Things Which No Tongue Has Yet Spoken
“Have you ever paused to consider what language we will speak in Heaven? There will be, after all, souls and creatures beyond count with which we will engage in conversation and friendship: how is it that we will communicate?”
The Quest for the Best
Middle-grade readers will join Millie and her unruly entourage of REAL BAD GUYS on a search for the most superb, soul-satisfying thing of all—our Savior, Jesus Christ! (Sponsored)
How to See Your Own Blind Spots
Justin Poythress offers some help on seeing your own blind spots.
6 Questions for Christian Nationalists
Kevin DeYoung has written an extremely long article about Christian Nationalism. It’s worth the read if you’re interested in the subject.
Beware of Desensitization
“Christians have to do a balancing act every single day. We have to walk a fine line every passing moment. This is the line between Christian freedom, legalism, and just being wise as we follow Jesus.” Blake helpfully applies this to matters of media consumption.
Not for Granted: Why I Want to Be the Princess
I enjoyed Abigail’s article on wanting to be the princess.
Flashback: Mind Your Christmas Imperatives
The sure path to ruining Christmas is to make it an obligatory holiday or a mark of Christian maturity. Celebrating it because we believe we must or because we believe it merits some kind of favor with God is to replace gospel with law and freedom with captivity.
Think twice, and pray three times before punishing a child.
—Maltbie Davenport Babcock
