Good morning. I have returned from a week’s vacation and am feeling much refreshed. I’m thankful for times away with the family.
Today’s Kindle deals include several excellent titles by Nancy Guthrie. There are quite a few other books to consider as well.
(Yesterday on the blog: By and By They Meet)
Alistair Begg Remembers John MacArthur (Video)
There have, of course, been many tributes to John MacArthur, like this one from Alistair Begg. See also John Piper, Terry Johnson, Albert Mohler, Todd Friel, and others. The New York Times has a formal obituary.
A Great Christ For My Great Need
“My dear friend, let not the years and troubles of this life so cloud your sight so as to forget this simple truth: the Lord loves you. His hand and His heart are ever extended out towards those who are His, ready to draw them in and guide them towards home where all winds and waves will have finally ceased.”
10 Proverbs to Slay Destructive Phone Habits
There is lots of wisdom here to help you slay destructive phone habits—and we almost definitely all have destructive phone habits.
How to Disagree Well
Derek Rishmawy offers some helpful thoughts on disagreeing well. It can be distilled down to this: First, make an argument and second, grab a beer (or a coffee).
The Most Common FALLACY Used Against Christianity (Video)
Tim offers assistance in identifying and responding to the most common fallacy people use against Christianity.
How I Almost Missed the Answer to My Prodigal Prayers
Abigail has been praying for a prodigal and shares how God has been answering those prayers. “2,340. That is an estimate of the prayers I’ve prayed for a prodigal to return. It represents 3 prayers per week x 52 weeks per year x 15 years of praying: 3 x 52 x 15 = 2,340 prayers.”
Flashback: A Quick Fix for Low Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem is first a spiritual problem. It springs up where there is low spiritual maturity and lack of godly character. Where these traits are lacking, we easily fall into the sin of comparison.
Humility teaches us to find rest in confession. Rest from the need to hide, the need to be perfect. We rest by saying, both to God and others, “I am not enough. I need help.”
—Hannah Anderson
