A reader of this site recently got in touch to ask me for some book suggestions. She has been a believer for quite a long time and along the way has heard of the value of reading “Christian classics.” Yet she hasn’t been sure where to begin and asked for some guidance. I was glad…
This has been a bit of a slow stretch for Kindle deals. We will hope that things pick up with a new month. Westminster Books has a deal on a new book for pastors (and, if you click through, on some related resources). When You Hear of a Scandal Darryl Dash has some valuable advice…
Blessings to you on this fine day. (Yesterday on the blog: When God’s Blessings Flow) Hey Christian, Don’t “Quiet Quit” your Faith Have you been hearing the term “quiet quitting” as much as I have lately? Here the term is applied to the Christian faith. “Quiet quitting the Christian life is the third soil that…
This post is sponsored by Christian Focus Publications and written by Ben Preston. Get your copy of The Illustrated Westminster Shorter Catechism here. For generations upon generations, families have used the Westminster Shorter Catechism to teach their children the biblical truths of the Faith. Here are three helpful pointers in how to use our new…
A few months ago I stood upon the rocky shores of Malta and gazed out to sea. I pondered what it must have been like nearly 2,000 years ago as the Apostle Paul leapt from a battered, broken ship and made his way ashore. There are a number of spots on Malta that claim the…
Grace and peace to you today. Today’s Kindle deals include a selection from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: God Has Thrown Some Husks) God Has Something to Say in Your Worship Service This is a key to understanding worship. “The Scriptures … [teach] that worship is not where we gather together to speak about God;…
Does a story have to be true to serve as an illustration? I don’t think so! And neither did Spurgeon, apparently. I found this illustration in a volume of his sermon notes and rather enjoyed it. (A note in the text says that he drew the illustration from John Spencer.) The Jewish rabbis report (how…
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of newer books and a selection of older ones. Todd Friel’s Wretched is having a big sale on their digital and streaming products. (Yesterday on the blog: Joni’s Songs of Suffering) Every Step (Video) I’m really enjoying this new song from CityAlight. Speaking of which, there’s a new CityAlight…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Christian Focus Publications. They are giving away five copies of Angels: When Heaven Meets Earth by Tim Chester. Nearly eight in ten Americans believe in angels. Even among those who never attend church it’s four out of ten. In the United Kingdom one in three people believe…
Few people have a sweeter and kinder spirit than Joni Eareckson Tada. Few people have suffered longer and more consistently than Joni Eareckson Tada. These two things—sweetness and suffering—do not necessarily go together, but by God’s grace they can and often do. They most certainly do in Joni’s life which is one of the reasons…
I wanted to remind you once again that my book Seasons of Sorrow is now available for pre-order (with a release date of September 13). Also do remember the launch event in Nashville on Labor Day! Information here. Westminster Books is offering a deep discount on the excellent ESV Scripture Journals. It’s the time to…
I thought it likely that someone somewhere could use this reminder: That right now, at this very moment, God is reigning from his throne. (Yesterday on the blog: Teaching Others to Sing Sweetly) Intersectionality and My Adoptive Family Trent Hunter has a fascinating look at intersectionality through the lens of a very multi-ethnic family. “My…
The story is told of a musician—a particularly skillful musician with a highly-developed ear for pitch, tone, and harmony—who visited a new church for the first time. He arrived a little late and entered the sanctuary just as the congregation was beginning to sing the opening song. To his chagrin, the singing was badly out…
The Lord be with you and bless you on this fine day. There are a few new Kindle deals today. If you prefer printed books and would like something for younger readers, perhaps take a look at today’s deal from Westminster Books. What’s the Deal with BeReal? You may well have heard of the app…
The God of love and peace be with you today. (Yesterday on the blog: The Day We Became Homeschoolers) Church in the Trenches: 6 Months of Wartime Ministry in Ukraine TGC reports on some of the men who are pastoring through the war in Ukraine. “The most difficult moment of Sergey Nakul’s life unfolded in…
We have unexpectedly become homeschoolers. After having two children get all the way through twelfth grade in the public schools, we had expected that the third would follow suit. But over the summer Michaela expressed her interest in making a switch as she heads into her final two years of high school; Aileen and I…
I want to remind you that all of the quote graphics I share day-by-day are available to download for free at SquareQuotes. Download them and use them as you see fit! Today’s Kindle deals include several excellent books on marriage. (Yesterday on the blog: One String to the Bow) Why the Reformation Still Matters, Another…
We have been blessed with a number of books that adapt and share the prayers of the Puritans. The Valley of Vision is the most famous of these of course, and Piercing Heaven is another. I was glad to see that we will be spoiled yet again, this time with Tim Chester’s Into His Presence…
Sometimes there is almost an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the articles that different Christian writers share through their blogs. Today is one of those days. I trust you’ll enjoy some of the ones I’ve linked to below. Before you do, please consider pre-ordering Seasons of Sorrow and attending the launch event. Today’s…
It’s only a slight exaggeration to say that if you understand Paul’s letter to the Romans you understand the Bible. Said otherwise, the person with no knowledge of the rich truths of Romans will necessarily have a weak understanding of the Christian faith. Conversely, the person with extensive knowledge of it will have a much…