Of all the issues related to Christian living, few receive greater attention than knowing God’s will for our lives. Many believers, and especially younger ones, agonize over knowing what God means for them to do and how he means for them to live out their days. Many end up leaning toward a low-grade form of…
May the Lord bless and keep you on this fine day. This week’s deal from Westminster Books is on a collection of books for kids. There are a few new Kindle deals to look at today. Why Mainstream Scholars often Differ with Evangelical Pastors on the Gospels “Why is it that if you read what…
Here’s your occasional reminder that all the quote graphics I share day-by-day are available and nicely categorized at SquareQuotes. They’re free to download, print, etc. (Yesterday on the blog: The Parable of the Acorn) What Makes a “Strong Woman” Strong? Rebekah Matt: “‘Strong woman’ is a phrase heard often these days, and because I admire…
Today’s post is written by Christina Fox and sponsored by Christian Focus. Christina’s new book, God Hears Your Heart follows on from Tell God How You Feel (2021) and encourages children to bring all their feelings to God. Learn more and get both books here. “Mommy, I’m scared!” When he was young, my son would…
An elderly man was once out for an evening stroll when his feet inadvertently sent a little acorn skittering across the forest floor. He came to the place where it had stopped rolling and, stooping slowly, picked it up. And then, strangely, he held that acorn to his ear. He held that acorn to his…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Today’s Kindle deals include some top-notch books on the Trinity. (Yesterday on the blog: One Woman in the Right Mightier than Four Hundred Men in the Wrong) Not What I Expected “One of the most shocking television moments I ever witnessed was on L.A. Law in the 1980s.…
There are many characters in the Bible who display extraordinary character in extraordinary circumstances. Among them is Abigail, whose story is told in 1 Samuel 25. I love this telling of the story from the mouth of the nineteenth century preacher De Witt Talmage. The ground in Carmel is white, not with fallen snow, but…
May God bless you today as you prepare to gather to worship him on the Lord’s Day. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of good options, including Andrew Wilson’s award-winner. (Yesterday on the blog: As You Pray about Roe v Wade) Salvation, Past, Present, and Future So much depends upon properly understanding this: “From one…
There is much excitement among pro-lifers in the United States and for very good reason. After all these years and after so much death, it suddenly seems likely that Roe v Wade will be overturned. Of course this will not make abortion illegal in the country, but will simply return the issue to the individual…
Those who like to read to little ones will want to check out this sale from Westminster Books on the Big Theology for Little Hearts series. Overcoming Doctrinal Pride “There is one specific kind of undiscerned spiritual pride that I think is not often discussed and is especially hard to recognize—the danger of doctrinal righteousness.…
Grace and peace to you! I scoured the Internet yesterday, as I usually do, and found some links I thought you’d enjoy. Here they are… (Yesterday on the blog: Grownups Aren’t Afraid of Shadows) An Interview with Paul on What’s Wrong with Us Justin Taylor looks to Romans 1 to put together an interview with…
We had a child who was afraid of the darkness. When night fell, when the lights went out, when the house got quiet, she would lie in her bed terrified of every noise and petrified of every shadow. For a time she would even take certain objects out of her room before she went to…
The Lord bless you and keep you today. Westminster Books has a sale on a great set of the Works of Francis Schaeffer. Today’s Kindle deals include one classic as well as a couple of newer works. The Briefing on the End of Roe v Wade Not surprisingly, many of the people I follow had…
It’s a double birthday here today, so happy sweet 16 to Michaela and happy something a bit beyond 16 to Aileen! Today’s Kindle deals include a John Piper classic. (Yesterday on the blog: Like a Ruined Castle) How to Fall in Ministry (and What to Do When You Do) Jared Wilson writes about ministry leaders…
No visit to Edinburgh is complete until you’ve walked to the top of the Royal Mile to tour Edinburgh Castle. The castle has been remarkably well maintained and is as splendid now as it was in its heyday. You can stand on the battlements high above the city and see all the landmarks—the Firth of…
Good morning, my friends. Grace and peace to you. There are several interesting Kindle deals today, most of them related to church history. (Yesterday on the blog: It Is No More Death, But A Sweet Departure) Pornography and Church Discipline “Because of pornography’s seriousness, churches are right to take serious steps to eradicate it from…
Those who have lost a child, or who have lost another loved one, inevitably face the pain of separation and the longing for reunification. In my own sorrows I have often been comforted by some sweet words written by Thomas Smyth, a man who on one day laid two precious children in the very same…
May the Lord bless and keep you as you serve and worship him this weekend. Westminster Books has a good number of new and noteworthy releases discounted up to 50%. There are some newer and older Kindle deals available today. (Yesterday on the blog: Listen to the Church in China) Carl Trueman at T4G Warning…
Christians in the West hear a lot about the church in China. We hear of its growth, of its strength, of its suffering, of its perseverance. We admire it and often laud it, yet in truth know very little of it. Though we often hear about the church in China, we rarely hear from the…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. I didn’t find any notable Kindle deals today, but did want to remind you that the Eerdmans commentary sale ends tomorrow. (You will find a deal on the bestselling general market book The Boys in the Boat.) (Yesterday on the blog: New and Notable Christian…