The Lord calls many of us to live humble and quiet lives, lives that are lived far more in the mundane than in the spotlight. And truly, even the most exceptional of men and women still spend most of their time in obscurity, laboring in secret, carrying out their tasks far from human eyes. But…
This page is current as of December 2023. For recommendations on other books and an introduction to this series, visit Best Commentaries on Each Book of the Bible. Before turning to the expert recommendations, here are some recent commentaries written by trusted scholars that may be of interest. Because these volumes are newly published, the…
Good morning from Dutch Harbor, Alaska. I’m grateful to be here and looking forward to worshipping with the believers here this weekend. I’m thankful to Ligonier Ministries for sponsoring the blog this week. Be sure to watch (or re-watch) the Luther documentary which is available for free. Today’s Kindle deals include a good selection of…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Ligonier Ministries, who also sponsored the blog this week. Sometimes one word is all that stands between the truth and a lie, between life and death. In the Reformation, that word was sola, “alone.” Ligonier Ministries is offering the ebook edition of The Heart of the Reformation…
October has been an excellent month when it comes to releases of Christian books. I sorted through the huge stacks that came my way this month and ended up with this list of 12 new and especially noteworthy picks. In each case I have provided the editorial description so you can have a bit of…
Good morning from Anchorage, Alaska (again). Our flight to Dutch Harbor was canceled yesterday so we are hoping for better things today. Today’s Kindle deals include a few interesting titles. (Yesterday on the blog: Getting the Most Out of Logos: A Webinar) Will My Husband Still Think I’m Attractive as I Age? I appreciate Britt’s…
I have long been a committed user of Logos Bible software. Living in a small house but needing access to a substantial library, it has proven an ideal solution for commentaries, reference books, and other theological works. And because I spend a fair bit of time on the road, I find it very convenient to…
Good morning from Anchorage, Alaska. I made the long journey out here yesterday and today will be making my way far along the Aleutians for yet another stop in my Worship Round the World journey. (Yesterday on the blog: How To Cheapen a Marriage) Is God in Control of Everything? Christians (and especially Reformed Christians)…
Have you ever seen someone get married and you are absolutely certain that it’s not out of love for the other person? Maybe the woman wants access to her husband’s wealth or lifestyle and marriage is the way she can get it. Or maybe the man wants access to his wife’s fame or reputation and…
Good morning, my friends. May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Westminster Books has the ESV Alpha Bible on sale along with some new resources for children. Aged Care Ministry: 3 Challenges and 5 Responses This is a remarkable article for a number of reasons. I highly recommend reading it. “I lost…
Over the weekend I mentioned a sale at ChristianBook.com, but I wanted to bring it to your attention again since there are some really good deals to be had. The new ESV Chronological Bible is 43% off. You’ll also find the ESV Scripture Journal NT set marked down 84% (from $199.99 to $32.99), the leather…
This sponsored post was provided by Burke Care, and written by Jim Burke, which invites you to schedule care today with a certified biblical counselor. Open my eyes, that I might behold wonderous things out of your law. Psalm 119:18 Today, it is so easy for me to read this verse and conclude, “Oh, Father! You…
Let’s suppose that for just one day the Lord chose to make a documentary about you—“A Day in the Life of an Ordinary Christian.” For a single day your every move was recorded and your every word transcribed. For a single day even your thoughts were externalized and written down. A camera crew was beside…
Good morning from Oakville. After a very enjoyable weekend in Louisville (spent mostly with Third Avenue Baptist Church) I’m glad, as always, to be back home. Kindle book collectors will want to take a look at today’s roundup. (Yesterday on the blog: Worship Round the World: Pressing On and Nearing the End) The Question Your…
It has been quite a year—a year in which the Worship Round the World project has taken me far and wide. If my statistics are correct, I believe my feet have touched something like 24 different countries this year. I worshipped with local churches in 13 of them and enjoyed times of fellowship with Christians…
My thanks goes to the Missionary Conference for sponsoring the blog this week. They did so to tell you about the upcoming conference (which is taking place next year) and the accompanying documentary film. It will be quite an event! Be sure to give it a look. A couple of days ago I mentioned the…
Does God Care About Gender Identity? Samuel Ferguson It’s hard to believe, but it was just a very short time ago that nobody believed in gender identity. At least, nobody believed in what the term has come to encompass today. As with so many social phenomena, it came slowly and then all at once. Suddenly it…
Good morning from Louisville, Kentucky where I’m spending some time with my girls and preparing to speak at Third Avenue Baptist Church (first at a men’s retreat, then at Sunday School and Sunday morning worship). There are a few new Kindle deals over at the appropriate page. Two Little Words that Mean So Much Barnabas…
As a devotee of chronological Bible-reading plans, I was pleased to learn of the new ESV Chronological Bible that Crossway just announced and released. It’s available in hardcover and TruTone. (Yesterday on the blog: On the Day When God Fails in Just One of His Promises) The Remembrance of Blood This is a strong article…
There’s nothing easier than looking at the world around us and feeling despair. Society is in open rebellion against God and it seems like that rebellion must soon lead to some kind of persecution against God’s people. Courts and politicians seem content to chip away at the right to speak freely and worship according to…