It’s another huge day for Kindle deals because InterVarsity Press has put all of its Academic books on sale. I have separated those onto their own page, so you can find the normal Kindle deals here and the IV Press deals here.
(Yesterday on the blog: When I Worship a Number)
Tyler Robinson and the Violence of Porn
This is an important article about the consequences of pornography. “Some might see two unconnected things: a pornography habit, and a violent commitment to gender fluidity. But there is compelling evidence that the second is downstream of the first.”
The Charlie Kirk Controversy, John Macarthur, RC Sproul & Preaching to the Queen (Video)
I really enjoyed this interview with Sinclair Ferguson. He covers a lot of ground as he discusses Charlie Kirk, John MacArthur, R.C. Sproul, Queen Elizabeth II, and more.
Celebrate Your Pastor, Enter Him To Win a $10,000 Gift
Our friends at Midwestern Seminary have a creative campaign this month centered around honoring pastors for their hard work. You can refer your pastor to win multiple giveaways, including a 10K gift to be used towards vacation and church needs. Anyone who enters will receive a free ebook on prayer. (Sponsored)
Transparency Is the Answer to Conspiracy Thinking
Sean DeMars draws an important distinction between conspiracy theory and conspiracy thinking. “Christians shouldn’t have a problem acknowledging that conspiracy theories can be true. The problem is what happens when that acknowledgment hardens into a permanent posture of suspicion, one that assumes deception is always at work, that nothing is as it seems, and that every authority figure or institution is hiding something.”
Why Looking Backwards Keeps You Safe
Greg Koukl explains why looking backwards keeps you safe. “Years back, a strange thing was happening in American churches that taught me an important lesson.” Do you remember the so-called laughing revival?
Let Kids Read Dangerous Stories: 3 Thoughts on the Rise of Cozy Fiction
“I’ve begun noticing a trend in popular fiction books over the past few years, and that’s the word ‘cozy’. Cozy romance, cozy mystery, cozy fantasy. We’re surrounded by books and stories of picture-perfect relationships, dreamy Hallmark settings, and adventures-that-aren’t-really adventurous.” I enjoy Chloe Ann’s articles on books for young readers.
Why Are Christians So Hung Up on Sex?
Christians are often accused of being hung up on sex. But is that really true? “It offends our society. It’s a common complaint among those who are Millennials or younger. The person who asked me, though, was fifty. ‘Why do Christians talk about sex so much when there are so many other sins they don’t talk about?’”
Flashback: The Victim of a Grave Injustice
Though his body was confined to prison, his soul was free of guilt. Though he suffered many indignities, he did not need to suffer remorse. Though he may have been robbed of his freedom, no one could rob him of his clear conscience.
A nominal Christian finds Christ useful. A true Christian finds Christ beautiful.
—John Starke
