Many years ago I visited a store that featured a display of freshwater planted aquariums, and I immediately became enamored with them. I was entranced by the lushness of the plants that can grow underwater and by the symbiotic relationship of the aquatic flora and fauna. I had to have one. Eventually, I found a…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty significant list of titles worth a look. The Hidden Glory of the Unengaged This article encourages us to look for and celebrate the hidden glory of those who have not yet been engaged with the gospel. “We live in…
Good morning from home sweet home. I enjoyed my trip to Australia, Thailand, and South Korea and am excited to eventually share the results in Worship Round the World. But in the meantime, I’m glad to be back where I belong. (Yesterday on the blog: Give Me a Faith Like His!) Ambassadors for Marriage Rebekah…
Today’s post is sponsored by BJU Seminary and written by Stuart Scott, professor of biblical counseling and ACBC Fellow. BJU Seminary equips Christian leaders through an educational and ministry experience that is biblically shaped, theologically rich, historically significant, and evangelistically robust. Ever since Adam ate of the tree in the garden, every man and woman…
You can only imagine what Joseph’s family thought. You can only imagine what the townsfolk thought. You can only imagine what the religious leaders thought. You can only imagine the laughter and the mocking, the rumors and the gossip, the scolding and the censure. And maybe we should imagine it. “Does he really expect us…
Good morning from South Korea. In just a few moments I’ll be heading eastbound and back to my home. If all goes well, I’ll be there by bedtime. Today’s Kindle deals include some good picks from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: Should We Exercise “Pronoun Hospitality?”) Why’d The Pigs Have to Die? Yeah, that’s a…
It’s a question each of us will have to face if we haven’t already—should I use another person’s preferred pronouns? For some the question will come up in a context that is innocuous, and the decision may involve no negative repercussions. But for some the question will come up in a context in which they…
My thanks goes to Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for sponsoring the blog this week. They invite you to join Matthew Barrett for free to study the foundational elements of Christian Theology through For The Church Institute at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College. Today’s Kindle deals include a good little selection of titles. (Yesterday…
For the Church Institute is a resource from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College. It is an online platform that provides free and accessible theological training to equip, encourage, and edify local churches. These courses may be taken as a self-paced individual or as group within your local church. Two winners will receive a…
There are times when I receive a new book and find myself saying “I don’t think we need a new book on that.” After all, some topics have been covered so skillfully, repeatedly, and exhaustively that yet another book on the subject could only be overkill. Yet sometimes I receive a new book and find…
May the Lord be with you and bless you on this fine day. Westminster Books has the Family Worship Bible Guide on sale this week which offers a five-minute devotional on every chapter in the Bible. Then remember that 10ofThose has my two devotional books packaged up together. It’s always a good day when CityAlight…
As another month draws to its close, I want to make sure you’re up-to-date on some of the noteworthy new Christian books that released in July. In each case I have provided the editorial description so you can learn a little bit about it. David Livingstone: Missionary, Explorer, Abolitionist by Vance Christie. “David Livingstone was…
Good morning from Seoul, South Korea. I am very glad to be here and look forward to visiting Yullin Church throughout the weekend. Here’s a nice little deal from 10ofThose: They are offering both volumes in my devotional series for a combined $19.99. That deal won’t last long. So far I’ve dug up two new…
We’ve heard it at both weddings and funerals, as both aspiration for a life lived together and as commemoration of a life lived well. In these two contexts and so many others we’ve heard the “love passage,” the Bible’s beautiful description of love enacted in the life of the Christian: “Love is patient and kind;…
John Piper has a new book out and Westminster Books is already offering it at a good discount. This book describes the Christian life by looking at every imperative Jesus provided. There is a pretty good collection of Kindle deals today. Is It Fair for God to Judge Those Whom He Predestined? “Is it fair…
Good morning from Bangkok, Thailand, where I’m visiting friends for a day as I make my way from Australia to Seoul, South Korea. Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of interesting books. (Yesterday on the blog: In a Distant Land) Five Illustrations to Better Understand Emotions Kevin provides a few illustrations meant to help you…
The young woman entered her parent’s home for what she understood would be the final time. The funeral had been solemn but still sweet, for she knew that her father had at last joined her mother. It had been a good many years since death had parted them, but now they were together in the…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Today’s Kindle deals include a selection from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: I Am Under the Unerring Care of God) United States of Abortion: A Grave History in Five Threads Marvin Olasky traces the history of abortion in the US and explains how it requires the answers to…
Whatever circumstances we may encounter in life, whatever difficulties may befall us, whatever suffering we may have to pass through, we can have the highest confidence that none of it has come apart from the knowledge and the will of God. As the Catechism says, God “watches over me in such a way that not…
My thanks goes to Reformation Heritage Books for sponsoring the blog this week. Their book Taming the Fingers is an important one for our times! Today’s Kindle deals include several newer books and a few older ones as well. (Yesterday on the blog: Missionary, Explorer, Abolitionist) How Were the Books of the Bible “Chosen”? As…