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There are a couple of new Kindle deals today: Introducing Covenant Theology by Michael Horton and the NIV Lifehacks Bible by Joe Carter. Or if you are into printed books… 9Marks’ Building Healthy Churches is a great series meant to, well, build healthy churches. Westminster Books has discounted the whole series and the discounts increase…
As mentioned yesterday, Amazon is updating the ways sites like mine may or may not link to their Kindle deals and remain in compliance with their affiliate program. For that reason I am trying some new options. I apologize for the inconvenience as I try to navigate this. Today’s Kindle deals include : Set Free…
Today’s Kindle deals include Sex and the Supremacy of Christ by John Piper, What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung; Rid of My Disgrace by Justin & Lindsey Holcomb; Designed for Joy edited by Jonathan Parnell & Owen Strachan; A Grief Sanctified by J.I. Packer; The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis…
Today’s Kindle deals include : This Day in 1945.71 years ago today, Deitrich Bonhoeffer’s parents learned of his execution through a broadcast emanating from London. Bonhoeffer was a German pastor and theologian, active in the resistance to Hitler and Nazism.* Flashback We will never be so holy as to meet God’s standard and we are…
Once again it has been rather a slow week for Kindle deals. I’ll keep my ear to the ground next week and hope for better things! Until then, here are some links I think you’ll enjoy. The Perfect Spouse Will Not Complete You So true: “If you asked most people, they would affirm that there…
Westminster Books is offering a great discount on Behold Your God, a video series that features some excellent teachers and preachers. You may also want to check out their most recent list of book deals. On the Kindle front I couldn’t see much beyond Choosing To See by Mary Beth Chapman which may interest some.…
I have returned home from my week-long writer’s workshop in England. It was a very interesting time and at some point, perhaps on the other side of this jet lag, I’ll let you know about it. But for now, enjoy these articles: Christian Audio $4.99 Sale Christian Audio has a whole load of books at…
Genie, the Feral Child “More than four decades after she appeared in a Los Angeles County welfare office, her fate is unclear – but she has changed the lives of those who knew her…” Recovering the Priority of Personal Holiness “What gave John Owen success in ministry was not so much his oratory skill, nor…
I have been a guest on a couple of different podcasts recently: Tech Reformation where we discussed social media, news, and blogging. Then I was also on These Go to 11 where they asked me questions to American politics but from a Canadian perspective. The Immaturity of Addiction “When someone begins to abuse substances repeatedly,…
Encouragement, Confession, and Concern Garrett Kell was at this weekend’s big event on The Mall and writes out his thoughts on it. “I didn’t see or hear everything during those seven hours, but I saw much of it. And as I watched, I found myself encouraged, convicted, and concerned.” 5 Principles for Studying the Trinity…
Why the Planned Parenthood Videos Didn’t Change the Abortion Debate It was a year ago that the Planned Parenthood videos were released. “The videos garnered a surprising among of media attention, sparked congressional hearings, and launched dozens of investigations into Planned Parenthood (PP). But a year later, not much has changed. And many people are…
Westminster Books is having an open box sale on ESV Bibles with many of them up to 70% off. You’ll need to act fast because they will be gone quickly. And now, some links for your reading pleasure: Ten Key Questions for Sermon Preparation Darryl Dash offers some great questions for preachers to consider. The…
Be a Church With Small Groups, Not a Church of Small Groups Here’s an important distinction. “Small groups should not become a replacement for the main church meeting. If your small group becomes your church, you are missing out.” Matt Chandler’s Challenge to Men Randy Alcorn: “One of my deepest concerns is to see men,…
Logos users will want to take note that John MacArthur’s commentaries are finally available again. Self-Disclosure in Dating Winston Smith offers brief, wise counsel on self-disclosure while dating. Josh Harris Rethinks His Approach To Courtship NPR did a brief feature on Josh Harris and discussed his updated views on dating and courtship. When a Pastor…
As you read this, I should just be touching down in London as I make my way to Oxford. I will be there for a week to participate in a writing workshop led by Douglas Bond. I have never done anything like this before and am very excited for the opportunity to engage in some…
The Playschool Tragedy for Twentysomethings This is true for so many people: “The twenties have become this new kind of ‘paradise’ in between childhood and real adulthood, when you can party hard, experiment with new things, and spend lots of money without feeling the consequences.” 17 Benefits to Reading the Entire Bible 17 seems like…
Like so many others, I have been deeply troubled and moved by the recent tragedies in America. Here are a few articles I’ve found especially helpful in understanding and processing it: What’s Going On? by Tony Carter; Weep, Love, and Pray by David Murray; The Recent Shootings and What to Say This Sunday by Brian…
How to Pray in Our Time of National Crisis Joe Carter reflects on the series of inexplicable killings that have happened this week in America. (Also, this from RAAN.) Christian Audio Christian Audio invited me to put together a bundle of books. If you sign up for a 30-day trial membership (and yes, it’s actually…
6 Reasons Why Porn Is Not Harmless As long as people keep looking at porn, I’ll keep posting links to articles like this. “In reality, pornography is deeply involved in the exploitation of women and children and is destructive to its consumers. Here are six reasons why porn is much more than an individual decision—it…
21 Thoughts on Preaching Jared Wilson: “In no particular order, here are some reflections, musings, and bits of advice on the noble task of preaching the Word of God.” Assisted Suicide: A Quadriplegic’s Perspective Joni Eareckson Tada: “Culture is so easily influenced by the entertainment industry. This is why I am sounding an alarm about…