My book Seasons of Sorrow releases today. Thanks so all who have purchased it already or who will do so today or in the days ahead. It is my prayer that the Lord will use it to bless and strengthen his people. (Be sure to also listen to the song inspired by it.) Today’s Kindle deals include a number of interesting titles. (Yesterday on the blog: Are You a Peacemaker or a Troublemaker?) Google’s Revolution in Historical Research We are inclined to gripe about Big Tech, but this article from Philip Jenkins reminds us that it also delivers some incredible abilities. “I research and publish a lot in history. The more I do, the more struck I am – astounded would be a better word – at the revolution wrought by Google and other search engines.” Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Apply a Passage to Others “Some expositors and exegetes are gifted at applying Scripture. It’s as though these communicators have read our minds. They seem to effortlessly connect a text to our experiences and emotions. I envy them. Application doesn’t come easily for me. I have to work at it.” Me too. And here’s some help with it. The doctrine of the believer’s union with Christ (video) Sinclair Ferguson briefly summarizes the doctrine of the believer’s union with Christ. What Does the Bible Say About Transgenderism? Kevin DeYoung: “Some would argue that the Bible says nothing about the explosion of the transgender phenomenon in the Western world. After all, there is no verse … Continue reading A La Carte (September 13)