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 …

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 most important confessions of faith that teach the doctrine of the Trinity, never even use the word ‘three.’ They say nothing about ‘how God is …

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 Jesus) Political Life Begins in the Church Patrick Schreiner has an important article about the church’s primary (though not necessarily sole) political witness to the …

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you today. New at Westminster Books this week is a sale on a book from Kevin DeYoung meant for younger people. There’s an eclectic little mix of Kindle deals today. Four Common (and Unhelpful) Responses to the Exclusivity of Christ “The most offensive part of the gospel, and the most common objection to Christianity proper, is the idea that there is only one way to God: Jesus. It’s offensive because it seems …

May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Westminster Books has a deal on a new edition of a game-changing book. Today’s Kindle deals include a few excellent books. (Yesterday on the blog: A Family, Personal, and Travel Update) Learning From Those Who Pray All Night “To be a Christian in Tanzania is to attend all-night prayer vigils. Some churches hold them every weekend. For others, it’s once a quarter. It’s such a part of church culture that …