Not so well, actually, though I’m truly grateful you asked. I’m not sure if it’s pride or privacy that usually compels me to say “Fine” or “Good” when asked that question, but today I’ll just level with you. “Not so good.” These have been hard days—or maybe better, hard times lived upon lots of good…
Today’s Kindle deals include a nice collection of deals that spans several genres and publishers. Have at it! (Yesterday on the blog: On Preparing Your Hands for Church) I am a False Prophet Me too! “I am a false prophet. I am constantly predicting things that don’t come true.” There’s lots of insight on worrying…
Sometimes I almost prefer not to tell who I am quoting. Sometimes people see the name and either tune out altogether, or they respond so enthusiastically they fail to exercise due discernment. But in this case, this quote is so good and helpful that I wanted to share it with you. I will even tell…
Today’s Kindle deals include some newer books and some older ones—not bad for a Saturday! (Yesterday on the blog: The Power Over Christian Publishing We’ve Given To Amazon) Evidence of Biblical Story Found in Layers of Jerusalem Ash “The Bible describes King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon laying siege to Jerusalem and specifically burning down the temple,…
A few days from now, or maybe a few months, or even a year, Amazon will pull a book from its site. One day it will be there available for purchase with all the rest, and the next it will be gone. One day people will be able to order it and have it shipped…
Today’s Kindle deals aren’t the lowest prices we’ve ever seen, but there are some really solid books there. (For another solid book, check out The Whole Armor of God, on sale at Westminster.) Have You Considered Trying Harder: The Theology of Rachel Hollis Anne Kennedy: “In the world of self-help, a genre to which Americans…
Today’s Kindle deals include small but diverse collection of books you should check out. The recent deals from Westminster Books are focused on helping teens see life through three biblical lenses. (Yesterday on the blog: Missing Elements in Our Discussions about Apostasy) 3 Questions D.A. Carson Asks Potential Apostates I’ve read this before. I’m glad…
For the past few weeks, apostasy has been a trending topic among Christians. Though the discussion has been spurred by the sad news of some well-known men revoking their Christian faith, the discussion is bringing about the positive effect of engaging a crucial but neglected subject. (Apostasy refers to people falling away from previously held…
Several of today’s Kindle deals aren’t objectively cheap, but they are actually a great value compared to their list prices. Take a look and see! Pastors in India: I saw information about this conference and wanted to recommend it to you. I know all the speakers, I believe, and have a ton of confidence in…
Logos is having a back-to-school sale which sees all their base packages reduced by 20%—about the biggest discount I’ve seen them offer. They’re also offering discounts on some solid Crossway resources. (Yesterday on the blog: Why Satan Is No Friend of the Family) Hey Church: A Fallow Year Ain’t A Bad Idea I think there…
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve shared a few articles dealing with family from a Christian perspective. We have seen along the way that family plays a very important role in God’s plan for God’s world. He created the family so it’s his to define. And he created the family for two great reasons:…
Today’s Kindle deals include a few books from Crossway as well as some other solid picks. (Yesterday on the blog: How We Worshipped One Sunday in August) 9 Things You Should Know about the Manson Family Cult By now you know how to identify a Joe Carter article. “This week marks the fiftieth anniversary of…
From time to time I like to share one of our worship services from Grace Fellowship Church. In that vein, here is how we worshiped on one August Sunday morning. This week’s cast of characters included Paul as service leader and preacher, Josh as lead worshiper, Gideon as our Scripture reader, and Steve as the…
You will find a few Kindle deals to look through today. (Yesterday on the blog: 10 New and Notable Books for August) The Church of Chicken I thoroughly enjoyed this long article on Chick-fil-A. It tells “the inside story of how Chick-fil-A used Christian values and a ‘clone army’ to build a booming business that’s…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Moody Publishers who also sponsored the blog this week. They are giving away 25 copies of Todd Chipman’s book Until Every Child is Home: Why The Church Can and Must Care for Orphans. Your church is doing so much already. Trying to convince people to do foster…
As you know by now, I like to keep on top of new Christian book releases. And, as it happens, most of them show up in my mailbox anyway. So I sorted through the big pile and arrived at 10 books I consider especially noteworthy for August. The Right Kind of Strong: Surprisingly Simple Habits…
Today’s Kindle deals include some solid picks. Westminster Books has a sale on the excellent Tyndale OT and NT commentaries. It’s an ideal set for almost any purpose. Bonhoeffer Convinced Me to Abandon My Dream There’s a lot to think about here. “The pastor’s first call is not to envision a church but to receive…
Today’s Kindle deals include a few books that may be of interest, though most of these ones tend to go on sale fairly frequently. (Yesterday on the blog: “Our Missionaries”: A Message of Thanks) Does God Want Everyone to Be Saved? “Universalism teaches that God saves everyone, and here is a verse that says in…
This summer I had the privilege of traveling to Mozambique to pay a surprise visit to Charles Woodrow, a missionary-doctor my church has supported for many years. This was the twentieth anniversary of the founding of a conference for pastors, and I was asked by his church and family to read a letter expressing my…
Today’s Kindle deals include some by Piper, some by Keller, and some by others. I know a lot of people have shown interest in the ESV Scripture Journals. They are now available in hardcover and are on sale at Westminster Books. A Celebration Of Wellness Anne Kennedy celebrates National Wellness Month. Kind of. “Set down…