Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Yesterday on the blog: Prayer for the Unconverted) Social Media’s Anger Problem This is all too common. “Someone says something online that we find offensive, and we retaliate with a harsh word, a quick jab, or a joke at their expense. What we have done at that moment is allow them to steal our blessing of a quiet and gentle spirit to pay them back for …

May you know the Lord’s blessings as you honor and serve him this weekend. I’m grateful to Baker Books for sponsoring the blog this week with news of a new book by Andrew Davis titled The Glory Now Revealed. Be sure to check it out! Today’s Kindle deals include some newer and older works. (Yesterday on the blog: Welcoming the Uncomfortable Work of God) The Final T4G Collin Hansen reflects on the forthcoming final T4G. “More than 15 years ago …

The Lord be with you and bless you today. Westminster Books has a really good deal on a really neat set of books. There are a few Kindle deals again today. Remembering Don Lewis “Dr. Donald Munro Lewis died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Vancouver, BC, of cardiac arrest. He was seventy-one. A beloved and respected historian, professor, mentor, friend, and parishioner, Don will be mourned and missed around the world. He was a wise and steadying presence from Vancouver …

Grace and peace to you on this fine day. (Yesterday on the blog If Just One Person Returned) Why I Quit Praying for God to “Use Me” Alex Early: “I became a Christian at the age of 15 and knew I was called into vocational ministry within 90 days. So, one prayer that I picked up on by leaders around me and started praying myself was this—’God, please use me in this world for your glory and our joy.’ It …

May the Lord bless and keep you today. Yup, there are some Kindle deals today. A Key Sign You are Maturing as a Preacher “Over the years, I have learned to ask students a key question that can reveal a lot about how they are developing as a preacher. ‘What did you leave out?’” This is a great question for young preachers (and, also, for older preachers). If Decisions Never Go Against You, Is Your Eldership Truly Plural? It’s a valid question… The …

May the God of love and peace be with you today. There are, as usual, a few Kindle deals for those who are interested. I also noticed Hasbro has a lot of games on sale at Amazon today. (Yesterday on the blog: Extending the Borders and Enlarging the Territory) Cultivating a Gracious Climate in Your Church “A message of grace may attract people, but a culture of grace will keep them. What our churches need, not in exchange for a gospel message but …

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. There are some good Kindle deals today, including a new biography about the Spurgeons. (Yesterday on the blog: God’s Pop-Up Book) Deadly children’s games I expect you’ve been hearing about Netflix’s hit series Squid Game. This review from WORLD tells what it’s all about. A Cultural Moment for Revival? “While our culture continues to slip into chaotic depravity, more and more people are voicing their fears …

May you know the Lord’s sweetest blessings as you prepare to worship him this weekend. Logos users may want to check out some bundled deals of resources I recommend. Today’s Kindle deals include some newer books and some classics. (Yesterday on the blog: Why I Am Still All-in With E-Books) Johann Sebastian Bach: Aria from Easter Oratorio American Bach Soloists is one of my favorite YouTube channels. Mostly recently they’ve shared an excellent recording of some Easter music. Leaving a …

The Lord be with you and bless you today. There is a new ESV Concise Study Bible available and Westminster Books has it on sale this week. I’ve added a few books to today’s list of Kindle deals. D. A. Carson on the Two Jews Talking the Day Before the First Passover Here’s a neat little excerpt of a sermon by D.A. Carson. No Such Thing as Too Hard Music Madelyn Canada: “It wasn’t that the music was too hard to …

Grace and peace to you, my friends. I have added a couple of Kindle deals with more possibly to come tomorrow. (Yesterday on the blog: Family Update: An Engagement, a Scholarship, and a Beautiful Bench) The Failure of Evangelical Elites Carl Trueman has some extended thoughts on the failure of Evangelical elites. “Let me put it bluntly: Talking in an outraged voice about racism within the boundaries set by the woke culture is an excellent way of not talking about the pressing moral …