Today’s a big day—the day Michaela finishes up high school. And just like that, our family is done with high school forever. There are several new Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: Behind-the-Scenes: Christian Publishing) Brothers, We Can Do Better Erik Raymond: “Recently, the priority and practice of expository preaching have been recovered. I…
I have given behind-the-scenes looks at book endorsements and conference speaking and thought I’d wrap up this little series with a look at publishing. I’m familiar only with Christian books so will keep my comments focused on that small corner of a much larger industry. From my perspective, here’s a look at how Christian publishing…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Over at Westminster Books they are offering a deal on the new ESV Teen Study Bible. The Man with the Longest-Term Vision Wins: 5 Lessons for Christians from the Life of Elon Musk Reagan considers some lessons from the life of Elon Musk. “When I…
This month Logos is offering up to 25% off on base packages. And then, of course, they have a selection of free and discounted books. There are once again some new Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: Let Him Do What Seems Good To Him) Midlife and the Striver’s Curse I appreciate some of…
This week the blog is sponsored by Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF), a nonprofit seeking to “deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry.” Serving in the United States and 29 other countries, CHF seeks to help the local church reach suffering children and families in their communities with both physical…
I have often thought that people who desire a modern-day gift of prophecy ought to be careful what they wish for. After all, the biblical prophets were often asked to speak words that immediately brought about their own persecution or even death. And even if they did not suffer to quite that degree, they were…
The beginning of a new month is always a good time to re-affirm that right now, at this very moment, God is reigning from his throne. There are just a couple of new Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: How We Worshipped on One Sunday in April) Ten Diagnostic Questions for the Potential Ideologue…
Every now and again I like to share one of our worship services from Grace Fellowship Church. I do this to provide just one example of how a church applies the principles of Scripture to its public worship. If there is something you see here that would bless your church, you have permission to pilfer…
I’d like to express my gratitude to Radius International for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about their upcoming conference which you can attend in-person or via livestream. I’m grateful for each and every sponsor! Westminster Books is offering 50% off new editions of a couple of classic books. Today’s Kindle deals include…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Radius International. They are giving away a conference package that includes: 2 tickets, a Radius pullover, and 4 books. The winner will receive two free tickets to The Radius Conference being held June 28-29, 2023, at Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA. This event will be live…
It is surprisingly difficult to find a list of Christian books that have been released in any given month—especially if you want that list to be filtered by books released through particular publishers. That’s one of the reasons why I close each month by coming up with my list of New and Notable books. I…
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you today. The FAQs: Anglican Group Calls on Church of England’s Leader to Repent Joe Carter has one of his FAQs about what’s been happening lately with the Anglican Church. What Does ‘Salvation” Mean? “Almost no word so well captures the heart of the message of Scripture…
Good morning from Fort Worth where the Called to Counsel conference will begin a bit later in the day. I’m pleased to be able to lead a new track on the subject of grief. (Yesterday on the blog: All, Every, and Not One) Pornography Poisons Everything Phil Cotnoir has an insightful article about “how pornography…
We live out our Christian lives in a place between Egypt and the Promised Land. We have been justified but not yet glorified—we have been delivered safely through the Red Sea but have not yet forded the Jordan and arrived on its far bank. We may not physically wander as did the Israelites of old…
If you’re in the market for some kids’ books, be sure to take a look at this sale at Westminster Books. End of the Global South? Updating the State of World Missions “What we are witnessing today through the work of globe-trotting researchers and travel-worn academics is the glorious drama of God’s unfolding worldwide redemption.…
Blessings to you today. We once again have a good number of Kindle deals to look through. Yesterday on the blog: Ask Me Anything (Habitual Sin, Women Taking the Initiative, Drag Shows, Escaping Laziness) How J. K. Rowling Played, then Lost, the Polarization Game Samuel James: “Rowling, more so than almost any other author, leveraged…
Every now and again I like to publicly reply to some of the questions that come my way via email (or, as is largely the case today, through events I have attended). Here are my answers to a selection of questions I thought were particularly interesting. How can you encourage someone who is struggling with…
Grace and peace to you on this fine day. Today’s Kindle deals include a nice selection from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: The Bible Never Offers a Drink from Shallow Waters) Analogies for the Trinity Considered, Including Bad Ones This is an interesting observation: “The Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, which are the two…
I am new to the writings of George Herbert Morrison, but was quickly taken with this quote about the Bible—about the way it meets our needs and the way it satisfies our spiritual hunger. I hope you’ll enjoy it too! Whenever the Almighty satisfies his creatures, he gives them drink as abundant as the seas.…
I am once again grateful to Children’s Hunger Fund for sponsoring the blog this week. “Across the US and in 29 countries around the world, faithful pastors and church volunteers from Children’s Hunger Fund church partners have dedicated their time to serving children and families in desperate situations.” (Yesterday on the blog: The Gospel of…