If you’re looking for a devotional to read in the new year, perhaps you could consider this new one that’s on sale at Westminster Books. You can also browse their devotionals category.
Today’s Kindle deals include yet more excellent books. We are spoiled for choice!
Book Brief: You probably can’t really understand the history of the Charismatic movement, nor even the history of Christianity in the United States, unless you account for Aimee Semple McPherson. She is an endlessly fascinating figure—not to mention an immoral and heretical one—whose story is well-told in Claire Hoffman’s Sister, Sinner. It tells the story of her life while focusing especially on her mysterious disappearance. I have read several books on her life, but especially enjoyed this one.
Foot Washing: From Confusion to Clarity
This article clarifies foot washing and whether the Bible merely describes it or actually prescribes it.
5 Ways to Honor an Aging Loved One (Even When It’s Hard)
Beth Ipock offers several ways that any of us can honor an aging loved one. “Aging’s results are innumerable; physical injuries, diseases, cognitive decline, and mental health problems affect each person differently. As they compound, the challenges increase for the loved one and for caregivers striving to bring comfort, safety, and healing. Abundant resources are available on caregiving, but few teach us how to do it for God’s glory.”
The Farmer Who Chose to Plant Kindness
This biblically based fable teaches children the consequences of selfishness and how genuine, Christlike kindness can be contagious. (Sponsored)
Beyond Shame and Showmanship: Why You Should Read Christian Books
This article offers some bad reasons–and some very good reasons–to dedicate time and effort to reading Christian books.
Don’t Forget to Pray for the “M”s
Do you pray for the members of your church? Whether or not you do, Jacob has something he’d like you to consider.
The Call to Remember
“Scripture commands us to remember—to have faith—in times of want and in times of plenty. We are to bind the commands and love of God on our hearts, on our hands, between our eyes, on our doorposts, and on our gates.”
Fully Pleasing?
Susan ponders some challenging words: “fully pleasing.” “It’s the all and fully and every that get me. In all wisdom and spiritual understanding? Fully pleasing to God? Bearing fruit in every good work? Strengthened with all power?”
Flashback: Strength = Good, Weakness = Bad
Jesus was weak. Paul rejoiced in his own weakness. And yet we are still afraid and ashamed to be weak. We would rather feign strength than admit weakness.
He that can believe without doubting, suspect his faith; and he that can repent without sorrowing, suspect his repentance.
—Thomas Watson
