Today’s post is written by Bill Mounce and is sponsored by Zondervan. Bill is the author of Why I Trust the Bible and Basics of Biblical Greek. The Bible makes some astonishing claims about itself. The apostle Paul tells his friend Timothy that every word of the Bible comes from the mouth of God (2…
Because it’s Labor Day, I’ll be posting only A La Carte today, and an article tomorrow. Today’s Kindle deals include some good resources from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: I’m Not All That Awesome) Five Things to Say to Help a Depressed Christian I don’t usually go for “five things” articles on serious topics, but…
It must be difficult to live out the gospel of self-esteem, the “gospel” that insists I’m nothing short of awesome. It is, however, delightful to live out the gospel of Jesus Christ that insists that I’m not all that awesome and don’t need to be. Here’s a short quote from Adam Ramsey that explains. The…
May you know the Lord’s sweet blessings as you serve and worship him this weekend. Logos has lots of great material from Zondervan on sale, including the excellent ZECNT/ZECOT series. I’m very grateful to AGTV for sponsoring the blog this week with news of their excellent and expanding programming. (Yesterday on the blog: When Prayer…
I expect every Christian would agree that there are times when prayer is a struggle. Though we experience blessed seasons when prayer is the easiest and most natural thing in the world, we also experience seasons when prayer is difficult and when it feels awkward or even ineffective. And for this reason we all sometimes…
Grace and peace to you today, my friends. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of good picks for readers. Do Hurricanes Just Happen? Jim Elliff says that “God is at work doing His perfect will, even during hurricane season. These spinning engines of destruction originate from Him as Ruler (first cause), through nature (second cause),…
Good morning. May the Lord bless and keep you today. There are a few new Kindle deals to look at, and possibly a few more in the morning. Logos users will want to check out this month’s free and nearly-free books. They might also be interested in this new series edited by D.A. Carson. (Yesterday…
I have many fond memories of my father—memories accumulated over the 43 years we shared this earth. I have fond memories based on my first twenty-one years when I lived in his home and saw him nearly every day. I remember him taking me to old Exhibition Stadium to watch the Blue Jays play. I…
May the Lord bless and keep you today. This week’s deal from Westminster Books is on a new book by Dane Ortlund. There are some new Kindle deals to kick off the month. How Heaven Changes Us I’ve known many parents who have wondered this. “I’ve often pondered what Ben will be like in heaven.…
May the God of love and peace be with you today. Today’s Kindle deals include a good commentary and C.S. Lewis’ entire space trilogy for one low price. (Yesterday on the blog: The Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of Space) The Parachurch in Light of the Church Jared Wilson: “My new friend fumbled around…
This week the blog is sponsored by AGTV. In October 2020, the team that produced American Gospel: Christ Alone launched AGTV. Some see it as a Netflix for Christian teaching. The network hosts over 800 hours of carefully curated content. Much of it is available for free. There is now a long list of premium…
Back in the 1950s, humanity entered into a great age of space exploration as the United States and the Soviet Union battled to be first to the moon. It seems to me that we are now entering into a second great age of space exploration as billionaires battle it out to see who can be…
Good morning. May grace and peace be with you today. Today’s Kindle deals include a long list of excellent resources from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: A Prayer for the Dying Day) The Wife Who Sailed with Adoniram Judson Sharon James: “Ann’s determination to serve Christ shone, undimmed, to the end. What fueled her resolve?…
I recently came across a wonderful prayer penned by Archibald Alexander many years ago. In it he prays that God would bless and protect him through the years of old age and into the gates of heaven. May his prayer be ours! O most merciful God, cast me not off in the time of old…
I’m very thankful to ACBC for sponsoring the blog this week which news of their upcoming in-person or online conference featuring Kevin DeYoung, Michael Kruger, and others. Today’s Kindle deals include the new edition of Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology at just $3.99–the best price I’ve ever seen for it. (Yesterday on the blog: New and…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by ACBC, who also sponsored the blog this week. We care for souls because God gave the church as His community of care, His Word as our guide for care, and His Spirit as the empowerment of our care. Our vision of care should be shaped by what…
With summer fading into the rear view and the busy winter publishing season approaching, we are beginning to see publishers release some very interesting books. I sorted through the many books that came to my door in August and wanted to share about some of this month’s new and notable releases. In each case I’ve…
Grace and peace to you today. There’s a nice little collection of Kindle books from Zondervan on sale today. On sale this week at Westminster Books is the excellent ESV Expository Commentary Series (which is ideal for preachers and non-preachers alike). What It Would Mean to Overturn Roe Carl Trueman: “The Supreme Court decision in…
Good morning. May the Lord bless and keep you today. There is a handful of good Kindle deals to look through today. (Yesterday on the blog: In the Beginning There Were No Canyons) Bearing Burdens, Being Gods Chris Martin: “My call is not a call to global ignorance but local faithfulness. One of my concerns…
In the beginning there were no canyons,” he told me. “There were no canyons in the Great Plains, but instead only broad, open spaces where rich grasses waved in the winds.” Intrigued, I sat and listened as he told his tale. He told me of a day when the Master of the Earth walked all…