It’s the time of year when my Bible-reading plan takes me through the book of Proverbs. There’s something almost absurd about reading this book at a pace of three chapters per day. That’s like quickly crunching through a whole bag of peppermints rather than slowly savoring each one. Yet reading the proverbs in great swaths…
We are right in the heart of summer here. It’s warm, it’s sunny, it’s beautiful. We’ve had one of my sisters and her family visit us already with a second one en route. Then, starting next week, we are going to enjoy some vacation both home and away. But for another week it’s business as…
Money can’t buy happiness, right? We have all heard the maxim and on an intellectual level know it’s true. But still, it certainly looks like money could purchase us a little fix of joy. We have no trouble conjuring up a fantasy in which we are both filthy rich and overwhelmingly happy. And it’s no…
Today’s Kindle deals include a handful of deals on Christian books. Want to get caught up in your church history? Ligonier will send you Robert Godfrey’s massive video series for a donation of any amount. Spiritual Growth Comes From Community Solid advice: “My encouragement to young moms, or busy students, or stressed businessmen and women…
Christians enjoy the inestimable privilege of walking with God. As we proceed through life, we do so in fellowship with the Creator and Sustainer of all that is. We enjoy a relationship of true familiarity and intimacy. God pleads with us to tell him our cares and to make known to him our concerns, and…
Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of titles. It has been a slow couple of days. I recently included a link to some solid deals from Westminster Books, but those products sold out quickly. They are now back in stock. Nature vs Nurture We’re all familiar with the nature/nurture distinction and debate. But what…
Back in my days as a university student, I had one instructor who was, to my mind, the ultimate professor. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of his field and a deep passion for it, and knowledge plus passion is always a powerful combination. I had this professor for a couple of courses, both of them…
There isn’t much new by way of Kindle deals, but do check in if you’ve been offline for a couple of days. Also, here’s a roundup of this month’s top deals from Logos. Spurgeon’s Secret for Raising Godly Children Here are thirteen quotes by Spurgeon about raising Godly children. How the U.S. Government Will Survive…
Every Christian is a minister. According to the book of Romans, every Christian is called upon by God to minister the Word of God to other believers (see Romans 15:14 and the words “able to instruct one another”). But what does that actually look like? How can normal people like you and me fulfill this…
Happy Fourth of July to my American friends and family. I hope and trust you will enjoy your holiday! Today’s Kindle deals include a few minor deals. They also have a selection of top-rated general market books on sale for the day. Thank God for the Idea of America Kevin DeYoung: “I understand the dangers…
John MacArthur, Maurice Watson, Mark Dever, Jerry Vines, Charlie Dates, David Helm, Bryan Loritts, George Zemek, David Allen, Derek Thomas, Romell Williams, Terry Anderson and Hensworth Jonas. These are the speakers at the fourth meeting of the Cutting It Straight Expository Preaching Conference in Jacksonville, Florida, September 19-21, 2017. The goal of this conference is…
“I just don’t know if I’m ready to settle down yet.” He had recently celebrated his 30th birthday but was still content to live in his parents’ home, to eat their food, to enjoy their rent-free accommodations. He told me how he enjoyed his girlfriend and sometimes joined her in her parents’ home for weeks…
Today’s Kindle deals include a collection from Crossway and a couple of other deals. Be sure to check the long list of deals from late last week as well. Be sure to check out this month’s deals for Logos. They’ve got some great commentaries and resources on sale. Private Confession and Rebuke John Stott: “We…
A long weekend in mid-summer seemed just the time to share another collection of letters from readers of this site. This week’s deal with consecutive exposition, provoking children, hymnals, and the awful news from ABWE. Letters on Consecutive Exposition is Not the Only Way My pastor uses the consecutive exposition method, therefore I may be…
Every now and again I like to collect some of the questions I’ve been asked and take a shot at answering them. Here, then, is another Ask Me Anything round-up. This one deals with raising boys through puberty, making educational choices, dealing with debt, the existence of miracles, and more. I hope you enjoy it.…
Happy 150th to Canada! It’s a big day up here and we are looking forward to celebrating with friends and fireworks. But first I’ve got some deals and some links to share with you. Today’s Kindle deals include a huge selection worth checking out. Also, Amazon has released their big collection of general market deals…