Good morning from Copenhagen, Denmark. I’m spending a day here on my way to Norway where I’ll be preaching at a local church and enjoying some scenery over the next few days. I recently enjoyed being a guest on the Spurgeon Maniacs podcast, which you can listen to here. How to Have the Mind of Christ “It is all very well to say that being ‘worthy of the gospel of Christ’ means being restored to the image of God so that …

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 praise God for this development. At the same time, I’m concerned that our expositional reformation hasn’t gone far enough.” “That’s Just Your Interpretation” Kevin DeYoung considers issues of …

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 look at the inspiring, yet ultimately misguided, aspirations of people like Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos I can’t help but wonder at the impact believers …

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 the observations in this article about midlife. “While there is some debate on when midlife occurs, I’m going to suggest that it begins sometime between ages thirty-five …

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 There are some good guidelines here that each of us should consider in our online or offline discussions. Why I Don’t Talk to April But …

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 a few noteworthy titles. (Yesterday on the blog: 10 New and Notable Christian Books for April 2023) A New Christian Authoritarianism? There is a new …

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 as does the word salvation. It appears more than 170 times in our English translations of the Old and New Testament. The related word, saved, appears approximately …

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 poisons everything it touches, individually and corporately, inside the church and out.” Autism In The Church – A Parent’s Perspective There are some good pointers …

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. The Spirit is blowing where he pleases, the kingdoms of the world are continuing to enter the kingdom of the Lord from the east and …

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 the expressive individualism intrinsic to the social media age to craft, and sell, a narrative about herself and her stories. In an age in which activists will …