I have had a few opportunities in the past few weeks to interact with Christian men. Along the way I’ve jotted down a few thoughts that arose from those conversations. I thought I’d share them today. ❖ Pause for a few moments to consider the fact that God is a Father and you are his…
Grace and peace to you on this Reformation Day. There is a very substantial list of Kindle deals today (in honor of Reformation Day). (Yesterday on the blog: How We Worshipped on One Sunday in October) Toxic I appreciate this look at the use and over-use of the word “toxic.” “It’s a word that has…
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 October Sunday morning. This week’s cast of characters included Paul as the service leader and preacher, Allie as the lead worshiper, and Patrick as the elder who prayed…
I’m very thankful to Ligonier Ministries for sponsoring the blog this week. Be sure to stream their free Luther documentary and also to consider their 90-day devotional on the 5 solas (for a gift of any amount). Today’s Kindle deals include some classics (and at least one newer work). (Yesterday on the blog: 10 New…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Ligonier Ministries, who also sponsored the blog this week. The Protestant Reformers boldly declared that salvation is by God’s grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, as revealed in Scripture alone, to the glory of God alone. Together, these “alone” statements are called the five solas…
October has been quite a month when it comes to releases of Christian books. I sorted through the huge stacks that came my way to arrive at this list of 10 new and especially noteworthy picks. In each case I have provided the editorial description so you can have a bit of information about it.…
Before the month comes to a close, I want to remind you that Logos 10 has recently launched and you can get 30% off upgrades and 15% off a first-time purchase at this link. Also, you’d be downright silly to neglect to get your free Proverbs commentary. There are lots of other deals to be…
Grace and peace to you today. (Yesterday on the blog: Which Man Was More Free?) A Reflection on Barna’s Open Generation Report Youth Pastor Theologian offers some thoughts on a concerning new report from Barna. “This past summer, The Barna Group conducted a global survey that included over 24,000 teenagers from 26 different countries. These…
It is a question an author once asked, a question that intrigued me. Which man was more free: was it the emperor or was it the missionary? Was it Nero or was it Paul? Was it Nero in his palace surrounded by attendants, his table overflowing with delicacies, his eyes overwhelmed with visual delights? Or…
I want to continue to express gratitude to those who have featured interviews or reviews related to Seasons of Sorrow: Kurt & Kate on Moody Radio (audio); Three Guys Theologizing (audio); Paul Tautges; Reading for the Glory; Sandee Macgregor; and Reformed Mum. Westminster Books has a deal this week on Paul Tripp’s new book. They’ve…
Blessings to you today! There is yet another batch of Kindle deals for you this morning. (Yesterday on the blog: Shaken to Bear Fruit) Who Was David Brainerd? Dustin Benge has written a nice little introduction to David Brainerd. “On a spring day in 1747, mounted on his horse, a frail twenty-nine year old David…
The strange machine along the streets of Madrid seized my attention. Its long arms reached out and wrapped themselves around the trunk of a tree. Its motor vibrated those arms at high speeds so they could shake the tree violently. Its net sat suspended just beneath the lowest branches. As the machine buzzed and roared,…
Grace and peace to you today, my friends. There are some very interesting books discounted in today’s Kindle deals. Remember This About Spiritual Fruit “Fruit in the Christian life is essential. We read our Bibles, pray, do good works, love others—Christians exhibit fruit. The produce of the Holy Spirit is guaranteed. God does the work…
Here is a question worth asking: Outside of the Bible, what is the earliest prayer we know? Of all the Christians who lived after Christ, who was the first to have a prayer recorded that has endured through the ages? The answer, it seems, may well be Clement of Rome. In the new book Fount…
I want to express my appreciation to Reformed Free Publishing Association for sponsoring the blog this week with news of their lovely new book I Belong: Heidelberg Catechism Question and Answer 1 for Children. Our friends at Christianbook.com are having a Bible Sale. It includes ESV Study Bible, The Biggest Story Bible Storybook, ESV Story…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Reformed Free Publishing Association who also sponsored the blog this week with the article “Comforting and Doctrinal Devotions for Children.” They are giving away 10 free copies of I Belong: Heidelberg Catechism Question and Answer 1 for Children. “What is your only comfort in life and death?…
There are a number of Christian doctrines that, though important, do not necessarily have a significant impact on our lives or relationships. It may be good to have convictions about infralapsarianism over against supralapsarianism, but that conviction will probably not make a great difference to day-to-day living or to life in the local church. There…
The Lord be with you and bless you today. There’s a nice and rather eclectic collection of Kindle deals today. Most of these deals last just a day or two, so be sure to check often. From Silence to Complexification to Capitulation Kevin DeYoung explains “why evangelical surrender on LGBTQ is almost never a surprise.”…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you. (Yesterday on the blog: What Jesus Sees Even When Others Do Not) How An Attempted Car Theft Taught Me To Love Where I Live Even More “Being a human is hard enough without the burden of not being able to trust other humans. Without the burden of not…
It’s a detail that is easy to overlook, a detail whose importance may be lost in our many readings and re-readings of the story. But it’s a detail that is full of significance and flush with encouragement if only we will notice it and if only we will meditate upon it. In the first chapter…