Westminster Books has a deal on David Mathis’ new book (and, because of it, on a whole list of books for pastors). I’m Not an “Angel Mommy,” and Here’s Why “It’s a vast and terrible club to belong to: mothers who have babies in Heaven. At one time, women didn’t feel the freedom to share…
Grace and peace to you today. (Yesterday on the blog: When Pastors Need To Be Extra Cautious) Never Shop on an Empty Soul This is a good exhortation. “The next time we find ourselves looking to buy something to relieve the boredom of our lives, remember, we are the ones being consumed. In a consumer…
I once read of a pastor who made the commitment to spend several days out of every month with his parishioners at their workplaces. He made it his habit to arrange visits to their factories and offices, their stores and schools. He had a specific purpose in mind and one he believed would make him…
The Lord be with you and bless you today. There are a few Kindle deals worth a look today. Westminster Books has a deal on the excellent ESV Expository Commentary series—a series that will help with everything from personal devotions to sermon preparation. 7 Reasons Why the Gospel of John is So Special Michael Kruger…
There’s an eclectic little collection of Kindle deals to browse through today. (Yesterday on the blog: What Can a Heart Do?) Is Your Gospel an Urban Legend? Jared Wilson asks you to consider whether the gospel you profess is really just a kind of personal urban legend. Planes Have Nothing on Birds I hate all…
What can a heart do? What actions do we associate with the human heart? A heart can beat; a heart can race; a heart can stop. That’s all very literal and speaks to the heart as a physical part of our bodies. But we also speak of the heart metaphorically as the place of our…
Grace and peace to you today. Crossway has a number of Kindle deals on theological books. (Yesterday on the blog: God Means To Make Something Of Us) The twisted self “Many of us are familiar with books and movies in which plots revolve around characters who find themselves trapped in worlds where nothing works in…
We pray that God will deliver us from our trials, but sometimes he does not. We pray that he will relieve us of our burdens, but sometimes they remain pressed hard against our shoulders. Why? J.R. Miller provides a helpful answer in this brief quote. Some think that whenever they have a little trouble, a…
Westminster Books has deals on a book meant to help you understand theology and one another that is meant to keep pastors from wavering. (Yesterday on the blog: Tearing Us Apart) A chat with Carl Trueman I enjoyed WORLD magazine’s chat with Carl Trueman. Is he really learning the banjo? How Ordinary Worship Is both…
Abortion has always been an important cause to me. When I was very young my parents—and my mother in particular—were heavily involved in pro-life work in Toronto, so much so that the history of one of its pregnancy care centres (which, for a time, I had the joy of serving on the board of directors)…
This is your weekly reminder that my book Seasons of Sorrow is now available for pre-order; those who order from Westminster Books will receive an additional paperback book with supplemental material. And do remember the launch event in Nashville on Labor Day! Information here. There are a couple of new Kindle deals to look at…
Grace and peace to you to. (Yesterday on the blog: When God Took Away: His Goodness in My Grief) Knowledge Is Not A Bank I identify with this. “When I was younger, I thought about knowledge as if it was a bank: that what I stored in my mind would be safe and accessible, and…
There is a deep mystery to suffering. While the Bible makes it plain that we must expect to encounter times of sorrow and loss, of trial and grief, we often don’t know why these times come. Though we know he is weaving together a marvelous tapestry that will wondrously display his glory, we also know…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Today’s Kindle deals include the entire Word Biblical Commentary series. Rather than link to individual volumes, I’ll direct you to the series page where you can access them all. Remember that the accompanying Word Biblical Themes series is also on sale. When You’re Up to…
There’s yet another solid list of Kindle deals to explore today. We’re spoiled! I happened to notice Amazon has lots of back-to-school supplies on sale today in case that’s of interest. (Yesterday on the blog: If I Was the World’s Only Christian…) Complementarianism, the regulative principle I really appreciate much of what Stephen says here…
Today’s post is written by Tim Chester and is sponsored by Christian Focus Publications. Tim is a senior faculty member of Crosslands Training and the author of over 40 books, including Angels: When Heaven Meets Earth. He has a PhD in theology, a PgDip in history and 25 years’ experience of pastoral ministry. “My grandma’s…
If I was the world’s only Christian, I might easily lose confidence in my faith. Can it really be true if I am the only one who believes it? Similarly, if I was the only kind of Christian—if all the world’s Christians were the same age as me or the same race or the same…
Good morning! Grace and peace to you on this fine day. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of excellent titles from Crossway. You’ll also find the “Word Biblical Themes” series deeply discounted. (Yesterday on the blog: Prayer That Pleases God) Luxury Beliefs This is a very interesting article about “luxury beliefs.” Not Now: The Surprising…
We pray. We pray because God tell us to. We pray because we need to. We pray because prayer matters. But do we pray with confidence that God is pleased with our praying? Do we pray with confidence that God is pleased with our praying even when he does not grant our petitions? Charles Spurgeon…
Blessings to you as you work, serve, and/or worship this weekend. Today’s Kindle deals include a few newer books as well as a few older ones. (Yesterday on the blog: How to Read and Understand God’s Word) Closeness Comes Through Fire: How Suffering Conforms Us to Christ Ed Welch makes some helpful observations here about…