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A La Carte: 7 reasons why your church should engage in door-to-door evangelism / on not giving up (aka why ministry has changed from golf to hockey) / Lutheran vs Dutch Reformed view of baptism / offerings at the door of Eden? / how to pray at a military grave / reconstructing my faith /…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Today’s Kindle deals include a good selection related to women’s ministry. (Yesterday on the blog: Worship Round the World: An Update) Definitive, Positional, and Progressive Sanctification Nick Batzig explains an often-overlooked aspect of sanctification. “Many tend to think of sanctification as something entirely progressive, and, therefore, miss out…
I’m grateful to Radius International for sponsoring the blog this week to let you know about their forthcoming conference (which you can attend in-person or virtually). Sponsors are crucial to the functioning of this site, so I’m thankful for each and every one. Today’s Kindle deals include a small selection of classics. (Yesterday on the…
A La Carte: Stopping to pray / two sexes, created to be distinct / how did animals recolonize the world after the flood? / tagless / the basics — election / find your way to help the hurting / The Biggest Story Curriculum on sale / Costi Hinn on The One True Gospel Throughout the…
A La Carte: Are they the ones who pray all the time? / cynicism isn’t a spiritual gift / are you casual with the holiness of God? / fear is a function of worship / more than you can handle / why every church should practice both “open” and “closed” communion / Logos Memorial Day…
A La Carte: You can’t tear down the norm and then be surprised by what comes next / things I wish I heard in a funeral sermon / may I never outgrow the walls of my church / those who walk in pride / God is good to bring afflictions / five reasons why pastors…
A La Carte: Thousands of happy, unwitting plagiarists: the shaping legacy of Tim Keller / God’s grace in our weakness / anything worth doing is worth doing badly / the Lord has comforted us … a year later / Donald Macleod: in memoriam / working on the inside, not only the outside / and more.
Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Today’s Kindle deals include some good picks from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: If We Could Both Go Together) Gordon Keddie (1944-2023) I learned over the weekend that pastor and biblical commentator Gordon Keddie passed away on Friday. Here is a brief announcement from his family. I, for…
A La Carte: Remembering Tim Keller who modeled winsome witness / taken so suddenly, missed so greatly, but safe with Jesus / giving thanks for Harry Reeder / Jesus can’t wait to see you either, Tim / we travel to a world unseen / since Jesus defeated sin, death, and the devil, we are we…
A La Carte: Harry Reeder and Tim Keller / I’m so glad it’s you / don’t give up too quickly / did Hannah manipulate God? / is the NIV missing verses? / abortion to prevent premature death / get acquainted with a forgotten treasure / a systematic theology for beginners / and more.
A La Carte: The case for ditching your smartphone (from someone who has never owned one) / attention, affection, authority / faithful truth + literary grace / believe it or not: one day drag queen story hour will be a drag / the Spider-man fallacy fallacy / what is Christian science? / finding rest on…
A La Carte: Ever yours, sin / the history of Transformation Church and Mike Todd / how sitting under weak preaching actually puts you in danger / get acquainted with a forgotten treasure / your physical health is a spiritual issue / serving God in unglamorous places / treasures of darkness / secondary enemy /…
Blessings to you today, my friends. Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of interesting titles. (Yesterday on the blog: The God Who Knows) Thoughts from an Are Not “Really effective preaching takes place by a man who is part of the church in which he preaches, and he is preaching to people he knows. He…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Today’s Kindle deals include a nice selection, most of which are published by Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: Mothers Have Wondrous Healing Lips) 5 Misconceptions about Heaven and Hell (and 5 Truths) There is so much misunderstanding about heaven and hell. This article offers some clarity by addressing…
I want to express my gratitude to Burke Care for sponsoring the blog this week. Burke Care is a great option if you’re considering counseling via the internet. Today’s Kindle deals include a little selection of books. As a Christian, I Went Down the AI Rabbit Hole. Here Are 12 Things I Discovered If you…
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you today. My week of vacation is drawing to a close. It has been lovely, but next week I’ll be back to my desk and back to the regular schedule of posting original articles. Transgression Is Passé Carl Trueman: “One of the hallmarks of the modern age…
It was a tremendous honor to learn that Seasons of Sorrow has received the annual Christian Book Award for biography & memoir (from the The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association). You can see the winners in other categories here. There are a few new Kindle deals that are worth considering. The Inner Circle “It’s all who…
A La Carte: Please don’t weaponize good-faith disagreement / we are defined not by our failures, but by Christ’s victory / did Jephthah kill his daughter to fulfill a vow to God? / younger Christians are looking for older saints / where does the Gospel of Mark end? / 7 ways to fight poorly /…
Blessings to you on this fine day. The Growth of Good Theology in Africa This is an excellent article from TGC as they profile Ken Mbugua and tell about his work in Kenya. Do you need to go to deliverance ministries? And speaking of good theology in Africa (in general) and Kenya (in particular), here’s…