You do not need to be a particularly astute observer of society to understand that we have entered into a time of great transition and even great upheaval. A new worldview based around a very particular conception of social justice is quickly gaining traction. Traditional understandings of sex and gender are being overthrown. New words…
Here’s a final reminder that the good folk at Faithlife have asked me to let you know about an upcoming free webinar for church leaders who are preparing for fall ministry in light of COVID. It’s not the best day ever for Kindle deals, but I did unearth a few at least. Enjoying Imperfection “Only…
Today the great majority of the people who read this site will be heading to church (or perhaps still taking in a service through a live-stream). As we assemble to worship, we will have the privilege of hearing the Bible read and preached. And in this brief quote from Harold Senkbeil we are reminded of…
My friends at Faithlife asked me to let you know about an upcoming webinar for church leaders who are preparing for fall ministry in light of COVID. My gratitude goes to ONE Audiobooks for sponsoring the blog this week with their offer of a free audiobook every month. Today’s Kindle deals include mostly classics. (Yesterday…
It is more than a little ironic, and more than a little disturbing, that some of the most prominent “Christian” scholars in the world are not Christian at all. At least, not by a definition that would require their assent to the doctrines outlined in the historic creeds and confessions. To the contrary, many of…
Westminster Books has a wide-ranging back to school sale going on right now. Lots of deals! Yet again today there’s a pretty good little list of Kindle deals to look through. What Are We Arguing About? Kevin DeYoung suggests that we need to do a better job of defining where our differences lies. He explains…
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of good books, one of them suitable for those struggling with pornography (or attempting to help someone who is). (Yesterday on the blog: Learning To Thrive as a Diverse Church) Why Unhealthy People Crave Controversy This is good and important. “Quarrels sometimes come, and sometimes those controversies are what…
Toronto is the most diverse city in the world which means that Toronto churches are among the most diverse churches in the world. If over fifty percent of the people who live in the city were born in a country other than Canada, which is exactly the case, then in all probability over fifty percent…
I want to remind you of my new site SquareQuotes where you can find quote graphics on a wide variety of subjects. They are all free for the downloading… It is another pretty good day for Kindle deals and they include several titles by Wiersbe on key books of the Bible. The Ministry Goal No…
This week the blog is sponsored by ONE Audiobooks who is offering access to a free audiobook, every month, no strings attached. Click here to get this month’s audiobook Depression, Anxiety, and the Christian Life: Practical Wisdom from Richard Baxter by J.I. Packer and Michael S. Lundy. This timely resource was endorsed by Sinclair B.…
Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty good selection. Take a look at yesterday’s as well if you weren’t checking in on the holiday. (Yesterday on the blog: A Labour Day Personal/Family Update) The State of Theology Ligonier Ministries has released the results of their latest State of Theology survey. It tells what Americans know (and…
It has been some time since my last personal/family update, and it seemed like Labour Day might be the time to remedy that. I suppose most people sleep in on a holiday, but I’ve never been good at sleeping in—or sleeping at all, really. So instead I’m up early with an itch to do some…
It is Labour Day here in Canada, just as it is in the USA and perhaps elsewhere. For that reason I’ll mostly be laying low and trying to figure out what to do for an outdoor holiday on a rainy day! Today’s Kindle deals include Al Mohler’s excellent new book The Gathering Storm which I’m…
While most people know that few have ever preached like Spurgeon, not nearly so many know that few have ever prayed like Spurgeon. Believe it or not, many who attended his church spoke less of his preaching and more of his praying! The little book The Pastor in Prayer captures some of his pastoral prayers,…
If you’re interested in an ESV Journaling Bible, Westminster Books has them half off for the week. Today’s Kindle deals include mostly classics. (Yesterday on the blog: Tips for Young (and Maybe Not-So-Young) Bloggers) 7 Takes About How Much I Intensely Dislike The Enneagram I enjoyed reading Anne Kennedy because she makes me laugh (and…
It’s always a blessing for me to see the launch of a new blog, and perhaps especially so when that blog has been founded by a young Christian. I’m convinced there’s still a place for Christian blogs, even in 2020, and I am eager to give whatever tips I can to help these new bloggers…
It has been a strong week for Kindle deals, and the tend continues today with another batch of good books. A Case for Being Honest with Your Elders Wendy Alsup writes about the important of being honest and vulnerable with your elders. “I snuck into the bright sanctuary of the church and snagged a seat…
I’ve been hearing good things about Paul Tripp’s new book Lead. It’s on sale this week at Westminster Books. Some of his other titles are discounted as well. There’s quite a good list of Kindle deals today that spans a few different genres. (Also, if you’re shopping for school supplies, they’ve got sales on them…
It is God’s desire that there be unity between his people, and for that reason Christian unity is a prominent theme in the New Testament. Jesus prays for it in his High Priestly prayer, Luke describes it in his history of the early church, Paul demands it of the congregations he writes to, Peter appeals…
One of the great joys of having a blog is the ability to direct my readers to other writers. Today I’m especially excited to share so much great writing from a number of talented believers. Logos users will want to pick up their free and very inexpensive books (commentaries!) of the month. Also, don’t forget…