Sunday’s coming! Many of the people reading these words already know they’ll be going to church on Sunday—it’s their habit, it’s their pattern, it’s their joy, and nothing short of illness or natural disaster will hold them back. A few of the people reading these words already know they won’t be going to church this…
There isn’t much going on in Kindle deals so far this week. On the printed book front, Westminster is offering a deal on David Powlison’s final book which comes with some strong endorsements. Christians in Community: Redeeming the Concept Of Ubuntu Here’s a fascinating look at the African concept of Ubuntu and how it has…
Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of rather “nichey” books. Of greater interest may be the knowledge that Ligonier is offering a free digital download of Steve Lawson’s series on the attributes of God. (Yesterday on the blog: What Not To Say at the Beginning of a Worship Service) There Should Be Two of…
This week the blog is sponsored by the G3 Conference. What do you think of when you consider the weekly and regular worship of God by the gathered church on the Lord’s Day? Do you think of the singing or the preaching or the praying? What happens when God’s people worship him rightly? In his…
A few weeks ago Jared Wilson wrote an article titled “3 Things to Be Careful About Saying at the Start of Your Service.” In his article he offered some common service-starting cliches that are “worth weighing in terms of their helpfulness to the congregation’s worship.” They were, “How’s everybody doing this morning?”; “I can’t hear…
Today’s Kindle deals include a few books from Crossway which share the theme of sanctification. (Yesterday on the blog: How We Worshipped One Sunday in September) This Saying is Trustworthy and Deserving of Full Acceptance I think Anne Kennedy makes a really important point in this article: That the people Christians tend to see as…
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 September Sunday morning. This week’s cast of characters included Steve as service leader, Paul as preacher, and Josh as lead worshiper. The band was composed of guitar, electric…
There are a couple of new Kindle deals today; both are classics. (Yesterday on the blog: 10+ New and Notable Books for September) 5 Incredible Revelations From This Week’s Abortion Hearing in California Jesse Johnson lays out what you’re not hearing in the news (but should be). Church Dads Have Been “Woke” for Years Stephen…
As I’m sure you know, I like to keep on top of new Christian book releases. Most of them show up in my mailbox at one time or another, and I always try to take the big pile and sort it down to a much smaller pile. What remains are my new and notable books.…
Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty good assortment of books. Westminster Books has some solid deals on lots of solid books. I’d Probably Still Cancel Your Short-Term Mission Trip No, not all short-term mission trips are bad. But a lot are. Darren Carlson tells about the differences. “Churches are less likely to support a long-term…
There’s a nice little collection of Kindle deals to look at today. (Yesterday on the blog: The Glory of Children Is Their Fathers) Pastor and Mental Health Advocate Jarrid Wilson Dies by Suicide Christianity Today covers the sad news of the death of Jarrid Wilson. “Jarrid Wilson, a California church leader, author, and mental health…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a father who is evil, who is notorious for his terrible deeds? You, as the child, would feel the humiliation of it. There would be a residual shame where you, as that man’s child, would be embarrassed to be related to him. You’d be…
You may enjoy “No Other Work,” a new EP of hymns from Redemption Hill Music that’s available for free through the usual channels. The Poker Table This is a wonderful piece of writing from Barry York. “The table sat in the back corner of my parents’ large family room, surrounded by the paneled walls and…
Today’s Kindle deals include some titles that I don’t think I’ve ever seen on sale before (like Remember Death). (Yesterday on the blog: What’s the Point? (Alternative Ways to Frame Your Sermon)) The First Sexual Revolution: The Triumph of Christian Morality in the Roman Empire Kevin DeYoung reviews a book about how Christianity changed sexual…
This week the blog is sponsored by Boyce College. It is common these days to see Christian colleges and universities require fewer Bible and theology courses. But whether a student is called to ministry in the local church or the marketplace, they will encounter more challenges than ever from increasingly secular culture. To handle these…
As a Baptist, I’m plenty accustomed to hearing three-point sermons. As a Baptist preacher, I’m plenty accustomed to preparing and delivering them. But as time goes on and I (hopefully) grow in my ability as a preacher, I find myself trying to avoid the use of the word “point” and to replace it with alternatives…
Today’s Kindle deals include several solid books from Crossway. Logos users may want to take a look at this month’s deals. And definitely don’t neglect the free book of the month. (Yesterday on the blog: A Pastoral Prayer) Benny Hinn Renounces His Selling of God’s Blessings. Critics Want More. Here’s Christianity Today on Benny Hinn…
From time to time, probably every month or so, I like to share an example of a pastoral prayer that was prayed at Grace Fellowship Church. The pastoral prayer is a time for one of the pastors or elders to pray on behalf of the congregation and to intercede on their behalf. It’s a precious…
Today’s Kindle deals include some newer books as well as some classics. There’s a good selection! Registration has opened for next year’s Together for the Gospel conference in case you’re thinking of going. (Yesterday on the blog: Parent Love and Grandparent Love) Faithfulness Is Not Theologically Complicated Greg Koukl makes the point that “on a…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is brought to you by our friends at Southern Seminary, who also sponsored this week’s blog. If you’re going to be a pastor in the 21st century, you don’t need less theological training — you need more. That’s why Southern Seminary remains committed to offering rigorous courses as part of…