God’s commandments are perfectly clear in what they say and, broadly, in what they require. Yet implementing those commandments in practical ways and in the nitty-gritty of life can pose a challenge. It can take thought, prayer, creativity. This is exactly the case with the fifth commandment—“honor your father and your mother”—and especially so for…
Today’s Kindle deals include The Apostle by John Pollock as well as books by James White, Tremper Longman, Tim Lane, and others. There are some great titles there. Westminster Books has rolled out some more of their weekly deals, including Aimee Byrd’s new title No Little Women. When Was Jesus Born? Sam Storms provides a…
How well do you know the nativity story? This short quiz is designed to help you find out! It poses 25 quick questions based on the Bible’s accounts of Jesus’ birth. Take the quiz, share the quiz, enjoy the quiz! Best of all, let the quiz take you to the Bible to read more about…
Over the years I have read quite a few books on the subject of humility. To be frank, this is an area in which I need all the help I can get (and I am quite certain that I am not alone in this need). As I read the latest, Hannah Anderson’s Humble Roots, a…
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of solid study Bibles, one of my top books of the year, and a few other interesting selections. Also, Kindle devices are on sale. Last week I shared The Collected Best Christian Books of 2016. Yesterday I updated it with 3 new lists in case you’re still looking for…
This sponsored post was provided by Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. For men and women currently serving in their local church, pursuing theological education can often seem like an ideal rather than a reality. Even for those interested in and eager to formally deepening their knowledge of God’s word and its application to mission and ministry,…
Temptation is a mysterious thing. There must be method to the madness, there must be patterns of how and when we are tempted by specific sins. If there are, I’ve never quite been able to hack or solve the system. But at the very least we can observe this: There are some times in life…
Today’s Kindle deals include a tremendous list from Crossway (including titles by John Piper, Bruce Ware, and others) as well as a good selection from other publishers. 5 Reasons To Read The Bible When You Feel Absolutely Nothing We’ve all had experiences like this, right? “Did anything really ‘happen’ during my reading? Did the Bible…
Today I am kicking off a new “mailbag” feature. A year ago I introduced Letters to the Editor, a means for readers of this site to provide input and feedback. Now I am adding a complementary feature, an opportunity for me to answer questions you have asked. Today’s questions concern Sarah Young and her books,…
God is love. We love that God is love, that he is the never-ending source of love, that he is the one who always acts in loving ways. Even those who reject the Christian faith still like to imagine and believe in a God who is love. But God is not only love. The God…
I did not manage to uncover any new Kindle deals today. However, if you’re looking for printed books, Westminster Books has an a la carte collection at a discount. Logos users will be familiar with the long-awaited D.A. Carson Sermon Archive. It’s finally coming and is available for another 2 days at pre-order pricing. The…
For the past couple of weeks my RSS feeder has been humming with list after list of the best books of 2016. It seems that just about every avid reader I follow is eager to share his or her picks for the year that was. I love these lists and decided I’d compile them to…
Today’s Kindle deals include just a few titles. Amazon has Kindle Unlimited (unlimited borrowing of books) at 25% off if you’re an avid reader (or have kids who read as much as mine do). Dear Church: I Dare You to Trust Your Bible This Year This is good stuff from a friend who loves (and…
I wonder if you remember a viral video from a few years ago titled “Asian Parents React To I Love You.” It featured a number of Asian young adults telling their parents “I love you” and recording their parents’ response. Why did this video go viral? Because saying and hearing “I love you” is uncommon…
Today’s Kindle deals include just a few minor deals. However, Amazon also has a good selection of their most-gifted books up to 85% off in Kindle format. Finally, Crossway will send you a free Kindle copy of Joe Thorn’s Experiencing the Trinity if you fill out a brief survey. Why Are Jesus’ Genealogies in Matthew…
Christmas is fast approaching and, not surprisingly, my kids are looking forward to seeing what’s under the tree. The girls, at least, are still young enough that they are waiting with bated breath to learn what treasures they’ll be receiving. I love this. I enjoy their anticipation and am excited to experience their joy as…
Today’s Kindle deals include a series of short biographies, a couple of studies by Paul Washer, and several other picks. If you’re looking for a daily devotional to guide you through next year, Westminster Books has a selection of them on sale. Logos users will want to continue to keep an eye on the 12…
The Bible often speaks in broad words, in great sweeping statements. We often observe so little nuance in its words, so few exceptions to its commands. As we read the Bible we come across statements like these: In so many cases and in so many ways the Bible speaks in black and white terms. It…
Today’s Kindle deals include picks by D.A. Carson, C.S. Lewis, and several others. There are some good choices there. I’ve often mentioned the Circle device for protecting your family online (my review). They’ve just updated the app with some excellent features that extend the functionality. Here are details on version 1.4. Why My First Church…
This sponsored post was prepared by Books at a Glance. Being a pastor is not easy. It doesn’t always pay well, it’s emotionally taxing, and many times we fail to appreciate or even thank our pastors for their tireless work on our behalf. So, What SHOULD You Give Your Pastor? Obviously the best and most…