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I am taking a week’s vacation with my family, so you will find only A La Carte updates at the blog this week. Original content articles will resume again next week. Westminster Books has deals on a good number of new and noteworthy books released this spring. Today’s Kindle deals include a nice selection from…
I’m so thankful to Children’s Hunger Fund for once again sponsoring the blog to tell you about some of their remarkable programs. “Our mission,” they want you to know, “is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry.” You will find a few new Kindle deals. (Yesterday on the…
Good morning from Copenhagen, Denmark. I’m spending a day here on my way to Norway where I’ll be preaching at a local church and enjoying some scenery over the next few days. I recently enjoyed being a guest on the Spurgeon Maniacs podcast, which you can listen to here. How to Have the Mind of…
Today’s a big day—the day Michaela finishes up high school. And just like that, our family is done with high school forever. There are several new Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: Behind-the-Scenes: Christian Publishing) Brothers, We Can Do Better Erik Raymond: “Recently, the priority and practice of expository preaching have been recovered. I…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Over at Westminster Books they are offering a deal on the new ESV Teen Study Bible. The Man with the Longest-Term Vision Wins: 5 Lessons for Christians from the Life of Elon Musk Reagan considers some lessons from the life of Elon Musk. “When I…
This month Logos is offering up to 25% off on base packages. And then, of course, they have a selection of free and discounted books. There are once again some new Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: Let Him Do What Seems Good To Him) Midlife and the Striver’s Curse I appreciate some of…
The beginning of a new month is always a good time to re-affirm that right now, at this very moment, God is reigning from his throne. There are just a couple of new Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: How We Worshipped on One Sunday in April) Ten Diagnostic Questions for the Potential Ideologue…
I’d like to express my gratitude to Radius International for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about their upcoming conference which you can attend in-person or via livestream. I’m grateful for each and every sponsor! Westminster Books is offering 50% off new editions of a couple of classic books. Today’s Kindle deals include…
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you today. The FAQs: Anglican Group Calls on Church of England’s Leader to Repent Joe Carter has one of his FAQs about what’s been happening lately with the Anglican Church. What Does ‘Salvation” Mean? “Almost no word so well captures the heart of the message of Scripture…
Good morning from Fort Worth where the Called to Counsel conference will begin a bit later in the day. I’m pleased to be able to lead a new track on the subject of grief. (Yesterday on the blog: All, Every, and Not One) Pornography Poisons Everything Phil Cotnoir has an insightful article about “how pornography…
If you’re in the market for some kids’ books, be sure to take a look at this sale at Westminster Books. End of the Global South? Updating the State of World Missions “What we are witnessing today through the work of globe-trotting researchers and travel-worn academics is the glorious drama of God’s unfolding worldwide redemption.…
Blessings to you today. We once again have a good number of Kindle deals to look through. Yesterday on the blog: Ask Me Anything (Habitual Sin, Women Taking the Initiative, Drag Shows, Escaping Laziness) How J. K. Rowling Played, then Lost, the Polarization Game Samuel James: “Rowling, more so than almost any other author, leveraged…
Grace and peace to you on this fine day. Today’s Kindle deals include a nice selection from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: The Bible Never Offers a Drink from Shallow Waters) Analogies for the Trinity Considered, Including Bad Ones This is an interesting observation: “The Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, which are the two…
I am once again grateful to Children’s Hunger Fund for sponsoring the blog this week. “Across the US and in 29 countries around the world, faithful pastors and church volunteers from Children’s Hunger Fund church partners have dedicated their time to serving children and families in desperate situations.” (Yesterday on the blog: The Gospel of…
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you today. New at Westminster Books this week is a sale on a book from Kevin DeYoung meant for younger people. There’s an eclectic little mix of Kindle deals today. Four Common (and Unhelpful) Responses to the Exclusivity of Christ “The most offensive part of the gospel,…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Westminster Books has a deal on a new edition of a game-changing book. Today’s Kindle deals include a few excellent books. (Yesterday on the blog: A Family, Personal, and Travel Update) Learning From Those Who Pray All Night “To be a Christian in Tanzania is…
Good morning from Toronto (at long last). It was an eventful journey home that included an unexpected stop in Honolulu, but I made it home eventually. And I am glad to be here! There are some new Kindle deals from both yesterday and today. MrBeast: The Greatest Showman This is a fantastic write-up by Chris…
Good morning from somewhere far out over the Pacific as I make my homeward journey. Blessings to you today! (Yesterday on the blog: Behind-the-Scenes: Conference Speaking) George Verwer (1938–2023) Justin Taylor has written a lovely obituary for mission mobilizer George Verwer who “went to be with his Lord and Savior after a two-month battle with…
My thanks goes to Children’s Hunger Fund for sponsoring the blog this week. Be sure to read about A Believer’s Response to Poverty. Sponsors are essential to keeping this blog running, so I’m grateful to each and every one. I screen them carefully so encourage you to always give them a good look. Today’s Kindle…
Good morning from Fiji, the last long stop on this filming journey. I enjoyed my brief time in Tonga—especially lunch with a local pastor and evangelist. The Lord is at work there! Westminster Books is offering a deal on a book that is now available in English for the first time. How Bethel and Hillsong…