Westminster Books is offering a discount on a new book for kids that is part of what they say is one of their all-time favorite series. In fact, the whole series is on sale.
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of interesting titles. And, as always, I will check again first thing in the morning.
Does Bach’s Music Prove the Existence of God?
Trevin Wax considers the argument for the existence of God that goes like this: “There is the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Therefore there must be a God.”
Living From Approval, Not for Approval
“Let me ask you a question: What do you think God feels about you right now?” Dave Harvey wants you to remember that you live from approval, not for approval.
Love (All) Your Neighbors: A Surprising Test of True Faith
“If you want to see someone’s spiritual sincerity … don’t mainly watch him in church. Watch him with his children. Watch him at work. Watch him in traffic. Watch him when offended. For you will know him by his neighbor-love.”
Do You Have the Support You Need to Grow?
Casey borrows the imagery of a trellis and vine and applies it helpfully. “I’m convinced that individual Christians need both trellis and vine work … We need to construct structures in our lives that maximize the potential for spiritual fruit. We need to implement habits and practices in our lives that maximize the potential for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control to grow.”
Who Was the ‘Black Spurgeon’?
I enjoyed this brief biography of the man who, in his time, was known as the black Spurgeon.
Preaching Really Is the Answer
“I often get asked how we are reaching so many people or what we are doing differently at Malvern Hill–especially as it relates to reaching children and teenagers. Interestingly, many people don’t believe my answer. They assume we must have uncovered some secret growth trick, some special program, or a new discipleship method. The truth is simple and difficult.”
Flashback: When Sin Looks Delicious
The Christian life is a lifelong obedience of replacing ungodly patterns and habits with godly ones. We continually put off the old man and put on the new.
Tears are the safety-valve of grief, and often keep an agonized heart from bursting; let them flow.
—Theodore Cuyler
