This week’s deal from Westminster Books is a significant discount on Paul Tripp’s new book on parenting (which I intend to review shortly). They’ve got some other parenting resources discounted to go along with it.
Today’s Kindle deals include just two: Unveiling the Kings of Israel by David Down and Preaching with Bold Assurance by Hershael York.
Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go
This is a good one from Jason DeRouchie: “In my years of pastoral ministry and parenting, I have regularly encountered confusion regarding the meaning of a well-known verse, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). Let me offer some reflections on it, considering its lasting significance for the church.”
Giving to the Church Is Not Paying Your Bills
“How do you view giving in the local church? As I listen to what Christians say and read what they write I get the impression that many people think of giving simply as paying another bill. Giving is just like paying the utility or cable bill. Is this what you think?”
Watch Your Reviews
This video explains how reviews with the “free or discounted” disclaimer are often heavily biased.
Made To Flourish
Made to Flourish is an organization that “provides resources and training to empower a growing network of pastors to connect Sunday faith to Monday work for their churches.” They’ve just relaunched their website and offer lots of great resources.
Is the Bible Foundational to Christianity?
Michael Kruger has a substantial challenge to Andy Stanley’s recent suggestion that Christians need to stop basing their faith on the Bible.
This Day in 1522. 494 years ago today the first edition of Martin Luther’s German translation of the New Testament was published. *
12 Myths About Calvinism
Michael Patton attempts to dispel a few common misconceptions about Calvinism.
How Methodists Invented Your Kid’s Grape Juice Sugar High
This article is tongue-in-cheek but still informative. “If your church uses grape juice for Communion, you’ve adapted an ancient ritual by grafting in a beverage that’s roughly as old as Coca-Cola. Whether that bothers you or not, I think we all can admit that it’s still kind of…weird.”
US-Canada Border Slash
“The US-Canada border is the longest in the world. Stretching 5,525 miles from Maine to Alaska, traversing land, sea, and untouched wilderness, you’d assume that this colossal border would be left untouched by mankind, merely an invisible line on a map. You’d be wrong.”
Flashback: Did You Marry the Wrong Person?
I think most married people wonder that at one time or another. It may not be a question filled with true angst and regret, but one that may persist at the back of their mind.
Jesus Christ knows you completely. Why would you ever run from someone who knows everything about you and still loves you?
—Colin Smith
