The God of peace be with you today.
If you know some young readers, be sure to take a look at The Sword, a new book by Marty Machowski. It’s a unique and engaging format to introduce kids to the riches of Romans—and on sale at Westminster Books.
Today’s Kindle deals include an excellent book by Derek Thomas. There’s also a book for pastors, a book about the fatherhood of God, and more.
(Yesterday on the blog: Books for the Littlest Ones)
How Do You Measure Love?
Casey McCall: “We live amidst so many distractions and make so many excuses for our neglect of Christ’s word. We commonly hear from people who feel overly busy, always on, and overstimulated. We carry distraction devices around to avoid never having to face boredom or sit alone with our thoughts. We are all Martha.”
How to Avoid the Comparison Trap
Lois says, “A passage from The Chronicles of Narnia gave me a way to fight this contentment-stealing habit. I think it might help you too.”
A Practical and Systematic Approach to Evangelism
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Preaching and Perspicuity
“Monosyllabic. Inflammable. Abbreviation. Phonetically. Perspicuity. Every one of these words is ironic.”
There’s Something About…
I enjoyed this article that celebrates sunrises and sunsets. “Like a rainbow in the sky to remind us of God’s promises, so too are sunrises. A signal to renew our hearts with the truth that, ‘The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.’ Since His faithfulness caused the sun to rise, with the same power, so too shall His new mercies appear to us.”
The One Anothers Start at Home
This is important for all of us to consider: That the one another commands all begin at home rather than the local church.
If God Knows Our Hearts, Why Does He Test Us?
It’s a good question that John Piper takes on here: If God already knows our hearts, why does he still test us?
Flashback: The Joys (and the Limitations) of Male-Female Friendships
When we put our faith in Jesus Christ and receive his salvation, we are adopted into the family of God, becoming brothers and sisters in the Lord. This relationship is a tremendous blessing and carries great significance.
The Bible has no controversy with men of wealth. It never discourages the acquisition of gold, as long as the heart owns the gold, and the gold does not own the heart.
—Theodore Cuyler
