I have said a few times and in a few ways that I’m concerned about what seems to be a growing trend: Bloggers are shuttering their blogs and instead submitting articles to the major ministry sites. If they aren’t shuttering their blogs altogether, they are writing on them less or using them primarily as a…
There are, once again, a few Kindle deals to take a look at today. Meanwhile, Westminster Books has discounted 2018’s bestsellers. (Yesterday on the blog: January New and Notable Books) Grown Men Are the Solution, Not the Problem David French is one of many who has responded to some concerning new guidelines from the American…
I get books. I get lots and lots of books. As you well know, once a month or so I like to try and thin the pile a little bit and distill it down to the ones I think may be of most interest to people like you. I hope you find at least some…
Today’s Kindle deals include at least a couple of books that may appeal. (Yesterday on the blog: Spirit and Sacrament: An Invitation to Eucharismatic Worship) Orphans, Adoption and the African Extended Family I found this fascinating and instructive: “In my travels and conversations in the Western world I have seen the excitement in a growing…
One thing that has always been true of this movement labeled “the New Calvinism,” is that it has included more professing charismatics than practicing charismatics. Though from the very beginning many, and perhaps even the majority, of its adherents have been open to the ongoing miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, very few have lived…
I’m overseas today and don’t have access to all my usual accounts. That left me unable to track down any exciting new Kindle deals. We will try again tomorrow. (Yesterday on the blog: What Amy Carmichael Hung on Her Wall) My Daughter Asked Me to Stop Writing About Motherhood. Here’s Why I Can’t Do That…
I spent a good portion of last year scouring the world for objects of historical importance. I read histories and biographies before I left so they could shape the direction of my travels. I read histories and biographies after I returned so they could interpret what I had seen and experienced. Here’s one case where…
Today’s Kindle deals include some good books from Crossway that are worth considering for your collection. (Yesterday on the blog: What’s Encouraging You at Your Church?) Walking Saints Home “The renewed call to gospel-centered discipleship in the last two decades has been extremely helpful in clarifying the purpose of ministry. It has helped center the…
A couple of days ago I was eager for some encouragement, so put the question out to Twitter: What’s something encouraging you’ve seen in your church over the past few months? The answers were a blessing to me! And, just so you can be encouraged as well, I thought I’d share some of them with…
There’s a pretty good list of Kindle deals for you to consider today. It occurs again how spoiled we are to have such cheap access to so many good books! Logos wants you to try Logos Connect and will give it to you free for two weeks (plus some bonus resources). You don’t need to…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by The Biblical Counseling Training Conference. Today is the last day to get the best registration rate! You’ll grow as a counselor. You’ll grow in Christ. We hope to see you for a life-changing week in February. REGISTER TODAY! There will 10 copies of Putting Your Past in…
Near the end of 2018 I went through the long list of blogs I’ve subscribed to over the years and was both surprised and dismayed to see how many have gone dormant or closed down. By definition, these were blogs I enjoyed reading and that had proven beneficial to me. Obviously there will always be…
If you’re looking for some challenging but rewarding reading, Westminster Books is offering a great deal on Michael Horton’s new two-volume work on justification. (Yesterday on the blog: If I’m Forgiven, Why Can’t I Keep Sinning?) Go Ahead and Criticize Missions (Constructively) “When we travel, we know that God is the one who protects us.…
I was recently privileged to speak at a conference in Quezon City, Philippines. The question and answer session yielded some interesting questions like this one: “If forgiveness is guaranteed and there is no longer any condemnation for me, why not sin?” This was my answer in the context of the sermon I had just preached.…
There is another batch of Kindle deals for you to sort through today. Also, by popular request, I believe the clicks will now lead to your regional Amazon (.ca in Canada, .co.uk in the UK, and so on). CBD has some pretty good deals, including The Songs of Jesus by Tim Keller, the ESV Reader’s…
Without a doubt, the most impactful book I read last year was A Book of Comfort for Those in Sickness. I’m sure its significance was partly due to some medical struggles I’ve been having recently, but also simply because life is full of difficulties. We all go through difficult times in these difficult lives in…
Today’s Kindle deals include all sorts of books from several different publishers. In case you missed it yesterday, you’ll want to check out the free material from Christian Audio and Logos. If you live in or near Rome, I’d love to see you next Tuesday. I’ll be speaking on productivity (since my book on the…
Happy New Year! There are all sorts of good Kindle deals to begin the new year from a wide variety of authors and publishers. Free this month from Christian Audio is Spurgeon’s tremendous Morning and Evening. There are some other Spurgeon-related audiobooks deeply discounted. Free from Logos is Isaiah for Everyone by John Goldingay which…