This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by The Good Book Company. They are giving away to one winner all the titles published so far in their God’s Word For You series, a $574 retail value. About the Series God’s Word For You is a series of expository guides by trusted Bible teachers that walks…
Sometimes I enjoy a book, but still find myself scratching my head about certain elements of it. Sometimes I genuinely appreciate what an author has to say, yet find myself wondering about some of his claims. And this is exactly the case with Passport to Heaven: The True Story of a Zealous Mormon Missionary Who…
There’s a new biography of Elisabeth Elliot available and Westminster Books has it on sale right out of the gate. Today’s Kindle deals include a complete series of excellent Bible studies by John Scott. Toe the Government Line or Lose Your Kids I think Carl Trueman points out something really important in this article. “While…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. I don’t often mention Visual Theology these days, but did want to draw your attention to the new Bible Cards—a set of 90 visually striking flashcards that make learning the Bible fun and interactive. They are available now for pre-order! There’s another good little batch…
The son of King Jeroboam had fallen deathly ill. His father was understandably worried, concerned to know whether his child would live or die. He knew just where to go for a trustworthy answer. Yet he also knew that he could not go himself. He came up with a devious plan: he would send his…
I want to remind you that my devotional book Understanding and Trusting Our Great God (which is the second volume in the Words from the Wise series) is releasing soon. It’s now available for pre-order! Westminster Books is having a sale on some of their favorite books from the past 20 years. There’s something there…
I like to provide the occasional reminder that a good bit of the content of this site is available in Spanish at es.challies.com. Enjoy! (Yesterday on the blog: With Blistered Hands and Aching Backs) How Does the Doctrine of the Bodily Resurrection Shape the Life of the Local Church? From Credo magazine: “Biblical doctrine is…
Many years ago a great sailing ship was crossing the Atlantic when it came to the treacherous Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Though this is one of the richest fishing grounds in the world, it can all also be one of the most treacherous. Its waters are shallow and often blanketed by dense fog. Icebergs lurk…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you today. Today’s Kindle deals include a selection from Crossway themed around marriage and family. (Yesterday on the blog: All the Compassions of All the Tender Fathers) To the Older Woman in the Church: You Are NOT Obsolete This is a good one from Michele as she reflects on…
We refer to the first person of the Trinity as “God the Father,” and it is important to understand that God’s fatherhood comes before any fatherhood among human beings. In other words, God did not create human fathers and then begin to describe himself in reference to them. Rather, God has always been Father and…
I begin today with a quote, hopeful that a pastor out there will take up the challenge: “It is a grand thing to preach the gospel! I know there has been a great deal said about the trials and the hardships of the Christian ministry. I wish somebody would write a good, rousing book about…
This week Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Nelson Books. They are giving away ten copies of Misled: 7 Lies That Distort the Gospel (and How You Can Discern the Truth) by Allen Parr ABOUT MISLED: The gospel is under attack today–not only from outside cultural forces but also from within the church. In Misled,…
I always find it interesting to pay attention to trends within Christian publishing. As certain ideologies appear within wider society or as certain questions are brought to the surface, the publishing industry inevitably responds with books on the subject. In the past couple of years, we have seen a good number of titles dealing with…
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you today. What does it mean that God is “without parts”? Sinclair Ferguson answers what is actually a rather complicated question. Don’t Be a Missionary… Jacob says that “while I pray for God to send out laborers into His harvest, I think a lot of people need…
Westminster Books has announced a new podcast that should prove interesting. Guests include Kevin DeYoung, Rosaria Butterfield, and Al Mohler. (Also, what an accomplishment to mark 20 years and 6 million books!) Today’s Kindle deals include several interesting titles. (Yesterday on the blog: When You Do Not Dare To Go Alone) The Problem Is Your…
I was once told the story of a child who had been invited to spend a sunny summer day playing with his friends. He lived in a rural area and it took him a good bit of time to make the trek. But the child made his way toward his friends as they made their…
May the Lord be with you and bless you on this fine day. Today’s Kindle deals include a few more interesting titles. Your Short-Term Trip Should Be About You (and that’s not a bad thing). “I’m still a fan of short-term missions. This is not an anti-missions-trip article. Those are out there. This is not…
Good morning from … Canada at last. I’m back home after making the overnight journey from São Paulo. As always, it’s good to be home. Today’s Kindle deals include mostly books that are meant for pastors and academics. (Yesterday on the blog: At the Center of All Things) The Sick Love of Controversy This is…
This sponsored post was provided by Nelson Books and is adapted from Allen Parr’s book Misled: 7 Lies That Distort the Gospel (and How You Can Discern the Truth). The origins of progressive Christianity are complex. The movement embraces some aspects of liberal Christianity, which can be traced back to both Enlightenment-era rationalism and the…
It was around 150 years after the birth of Christ that the Alexandrian astronomer Ptolemy determined that the earth must be at the center of the universe. If the earth was at the center, then the sun and the moon and the stars and the planets must orbit around it. Though many people had observed…